Bishop of London thanks front line workers, parishes, and all who have made sacrifices to help protect one another from Covid-19

A parish in the heart of Canterbury has celebrated the success of an Evensong service whose congregation has  jumped from just one person to more than 70. 

Priests called to hold senior office within the Church of England are selected and appointed through delegated committees, spiritual discernment and prayer.

Walking into church with Dad or another special person remains a traditional start to a wedding service for many, although the way it happens can vary.

What happens next with Living in Love and Faith? Christian teaching and learning about identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage. 

Would you like to play your part in discovering what is God’s call to the Church of England today regarding questions of identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage?

Prayers are a big part of what makes a church wedding unique. It’s not just the vicar who prays – everyone gets involved.

Most grooms will choose a best man (or woman) from their family or ask a close friend to support them in the run up to their wedding day and on the day itself. With a little advance planning, a ‘best man’ can help the day run like clockwork.

Everyone at a wedding is part of the service, whether you’re doing something specific like a Bible reading or not  – you are witnesses to the marriage and part of the couple’s married life too.