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  

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.

Advert invites people to come back to church – or come for the very first time – after two Christmases marred by Covid-19.

Boost in visits to Church of England's church-finding website as parishes prepare to welcome people back to church in person this Christmas.

NEWS / Attendance at Christmas services in the Church of England is at its highest level for more than a decade, according to new figures published today.
 

The Church of England is to release a new carol as part of its Christmas campaign for 2021

NEWS / Christmas attendance at services in cathedrals last year reached its highest figure since records began, statistics published today show. A one year rise of 5%, meant that 131,000 people came to cathedrals to worship last Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

With dragons, talking carrots, and even a surprise comeback for ET all vying for centre stage in the annual festive advertising bonanza, the Church of England is putting real-life stars at the heart of its campaign to invite more people to church this Christmas.