10 highlights from the #ChurchDoorChallenge

23/08/2024

This summer it’s been wonderful to see so many churches join in with the #ChurchDoorChallenge and share pictures of their interesting, beautiful or quirky doors with us. Here’s a selection of our favourite doors that have been shared so far.

Our challenge to churches (which we've been running over July and August – there's still a few days left to take part) has been to share a photo or video of a door at your church, perhaps using the power of storytelling to share some history or information about it too.

The Church of England hosts an incredible range of beautiful buildings, each with their own rich history. Church doors stand out because they’re the way in, an invitation to both strangers and familiar churchgoers. We know church is more than just a building, but the door can be a powerful symbol.  

Here's ten doors/ posts that we've enjoyed so far.

1. Hull Minster: North and West Doors

the north door of hull minster. 'open from 8am weekdays so our congregation can get in to pray'

 

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2. Hedgehog Highway at St Edmundsbury Cathedral 

a facebook post about the 'hedgehog highway' at st edmundsbury cathedral

 

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3. Diocese in Europe: Church of St John and St Philip 

facebook post showing he entrance to Church of St John & St Philip'

 

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4. A smart door for cats at St Philip's Church 

5. Medieval history at Wells Cathedral 

instagram psot showing the outside of Wells cathedral

6. Etched glass window light at Birmingham Cathedral 

7. A (video) walking tour at Lincoln Cathedral 

post showing a video walking tour of Lincoln cathedral

8. A cathedral carousel

screenshot of instagram post showing several different cathedral doors

 

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9. Chancel door at St Andrews, Hingham

photo showing chancel door at st, andrews higham

 

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10. Warm welcome at Christ Church Lille

facebook post showing the blue doors of Christ Church Lille

 

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We had a great response to the #ChurchDoorChallenge – we saw over 400 posts about the campaign. We've shared just a small selection above, but you can see even more doors by searching the hashtag #ChurchDoorChallenge on social media.