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A vision and strategy for the Church of England in the 2020s.
You can research the history of your church building online using the Church Heritage Record and, if your diocese has signed up for it, apply for faculty online, too. We’ve created digital tools to help you.
You might want to put together a plan to protect your congregation and your church building in case of an emergency. We can help you think ahead.
There may come a time when a church is no longer needed for regular public worship. We can help find a suitable new use for it or, if it is important to the nation’s heritage, preserve it as it stands.
Historic seating can be significant in its own right as well as a major element of the significance of the church as a whole. Changing or replacing it can have a big impact on the interior of your church. We can help you understand your seating and the options for making changes.
You may want to install glass doors, glazed screens or lobbies to create a draught-proof entrance and allow people to have a clear view into the interior. We can help you understand the benefits and the drawbacks.
We sometimes administer grants to cathedrals for building repairs and the conservation of historic interiors.
New works of art offer a tremendous opportunity to engage visitors and congregations, and to bring new items of beauty into your cathedral. They can also have a significant impact on the character of a cathedral. We can advise you on the commissioning process to ensure the impact is the one you want.
The Church’s year helps use our own human understanding of time to celebrate God’s work.
Learn how Christians live out their faith – together and individually.
Confirmation can be an important part of a lifetime journey of faith as a follower of Jesus Christ.