A selection of news and stories from churches across the country on how they are serving their communities.
  1. Church service, people standing at the front

    What is the Church of England?

    30/04/2023

    The Church of England traces its history in England back to the early centuries of the Christian faith.

    2 min read
  2. over the shoulder shot of child reading bible

    What is the point of RE?

    21/09/2017

    COMMENT / A rounded and positive religious education should be available to all and is about understanding what it is to be human, says the Revd Nigel Genders, Chief Education Officer for the Church of England.

    4 min read
  3. Al Thumama Stadium, Qatar

    Who is losing out at the Qatar World Cup?

    18/11/2022

    The Bishop of Derby, Libby Lane, looks ahead to a World Cup with serious concerns

    2 min read
  4. Handel and the sheet music to Zadok the Priest

    Who was Zadok the Priest?

    30/04/2023

    Among the music at the Coronation is the most famous anthem of all, George Frederick Handel’s Zadok the Priest.

    3 min read
  5. Anointing Oil for the Coronation of King Charles III

    Why are British monarchs anointed?

    30/04/2023

    What is anointing? Why is the monarch anointed at their Coronation? Where does the practice originate? Where has King Charles III’s anointing oil come from?

    2 min read
  6. Chalk and a prayer guide is included in little bags for chalking the door

    Why are more Christians “chalking the door” during lockdown and what is it?

    05/01/2021

    Christians reviving ’graffiti’ tradition as public expression of faith.

    2 min read
  7. Bishop Graham Usher tree planting with school children

    Why are we supporting the People’s Plan for Nature?

    05/06/2023

    On World Environment Day, Bishop Graham Usher writes about why the Church of England is backing the People's Plan for Nature, and why you should, too.

    4 min read
  8. Earth Day logo

    Why did a Canon of the Chapels Royal wear litter on Easter Sunday…and why is a London church hanging milk cartons from its roof?

    22/04/2018

    FEATURE / The Church of England takes its environmental responsibilities very seriously.  With 16,400 churches, 10,000 churchyards and 5000 schools it has to - and its Environmental Programme is constantly monitoring and adapting to environmental issues of all kinds.

    2 min read
  9. The Coronation Chair

    Why do kings and queens sit on thrones?

    30/04/2023

    What is the historical and religious significance of thrones? Which chair is used at King Charles’s Coronation? Where can the Coronation Chair be viewed by visitors?

    2 min read
  10. St Dunstan crowns King Edgar

    Why does the Archbishop of Canterbury crown the monarch?

    30/04/2023

    The office of Archbishop of Canterbury dates back to St Augustine of Canterbury, the first Archbishop of Canterbury.

    1 min read

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