A selection of news and stories from churches across the country on how they are serving their communities.
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Speaker Nancy Pelosi gives US flag to Lancashire parish
05/10/2021
A church in Lancashire has been presented with an American flag by the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi.
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St Albans Cathedral turns turquoise in support of Mental Health Awareness Week
19/05/2020
St Albans Cathedral has pledged its support for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week by illuminating the West End in turquoise.
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Students turn to prayer and support offered by university chaplain as congregation grows on campus
23/11/2020
Efforts by an innovative university chaplain has seen a prayer group grow and two upcoming baptisms from students and staff on campus amid Covid-19 lockdown.
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Swapping baubles for bath bombs: the Christmas tree showing how one church is taking poverty head on
08/12/2021
The Christmas tree at Holy Sepulchre church in the City of London has been decorated with items such as toothbrushes, soap, bath bombs, deodorants and sanitary products to encourage people to donate to the Square Mile Hygiene Bank.
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Tea and toast at a Cathedral grows into a charity helping thousands of people
05/04/2024
A project that started as tea and toast served by Sheffield Cathedral's congregation in response to rising poverty and unemployment has grown into a charity that has helped at least 10,000 people over the last 30 years.
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Text ‘pray’ – curate launches local text prayer requests service amid pandemic
19/01/2021
A curate has started a local text-a-prayer service for those wanting someone to pray with amid Covid-19 restrictions.
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The cathedral that collaborated with its local football team for a unique carol service
16/12/2020
This year, Bradford Cathedral collaborated with their near neighbours, League 2 football side Bradford City, for an online service of readings by players and carols by the Cathedral choir.
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The Church of England Digital Roadshow rolls into London
09/12/2019
100 churches gathered for the second event of its kind, to be envisioned and trained to make the most of the digital opportunity that presents itself to us all
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The church that broadcasts worship on community radio
01/10/2021
The churches of St Peter’s and St Philip’s in Highfields and Evington in Leicester began livestreaming services on Facebook and YouTube from the start of the first lockdown last year.
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The churches which will be full on Christmas Day – feeding body and soul
20/12/2017
FEATURE / This weekend, an army of volunteers will set to work on preparing Christmas Day lunches to be held in or organised by Church of England parishes.
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