Christmas Eve related articles

In their Christmas messages, Bishops of the Church of England urge people to revisit the stark reality of the Christmas story to find hope in unlikely places.

We’re delighted to be sharing details of the Church of England’s 2018 Advent and Christmas campaign, #FollowTheStar.

FEATURE / On Saturday afternoon, around and during the England football match (!), the Digital and Church House Publishing teams updated General Synod on how we’re supporting local churches and encouraging people into worshipping communities.

During the Christmas period, which would ordinarily see nearly 6 million people attend church buildings, Churches, chapels and cathedrals across the country are adopting a range of measures to allow people to come together as church, either virtually or in person.

NEWS / Christmas attendance at cathedrals breaks records for second year running.

People love singing carols. Singing is good for the body, mind and soul and carols can unlock emotions, tell stories and connect us to others, past and present while raising our prayers. 

Bishops unite this Christmas in sharing messages of hope in light of what's been a turbulent year.