#FollowTheStar was the Church of England’s and Archbishops’ Advent and Christmas campaign. It was fantastic to see so many churches use the resources to encourage attendance and share the good news of Jesus Christ at this important moment in the year. 

Hundreds of children at church school given innovative boxes complete with craft activities for Advent and Christmas. 

FEATURE / Find out more about the special #FollowTheStar features on A Church Near You. 

Carol premiere forms part of the Church of England’s focus for Advent and Christmas 2023 ‘Follow the Star: Join the Song.’

St Martin-in-the-Fields church in central London is to broadcast a national online service to mark the start of Advent this weekend as the nation prepares for a Christmas ‘like no other’ amid the coronavirus pandemic.

NEWS / Major digital resources launched to help thousands find local Christmas services and events, including upgrades to AChurchNearYou.com the church-finding service  

Follow The Star Advent calendar invites people to put the birth of Jesus at the heart of their Christmas preparations.

FEATURE / Ideas on how your church can become a star church for this year's #FollowTheStar campaign.

NEWS / Today the Church launches its #GodWithUs Christmas campaign, aimed at encouraging people across the country to experience the love of God at this special moment in the Christian year.

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