Advent is ‘the final countdown’ to Christmas day and many children will have an Advent calendar to help them count the days. It’s also a really special time for the church. Here’s more about why it’s so special, and some Advent activities for children.

A reimagination of Britain as a country in which human beings flourish has to put high-quality social care, public and mental health at the heart of its objectives.

Recent examples of misleading claims about the Church of England which have been shared through traditional media and social media and a brief summary of context.

FEATURE / You might have noticed a new acronym popping up all over the place of late – GDPR – or the General Data Protection Regulation. It’s EU legislation that comes into force in May this year. 

The Hyde Park Estate is owned by the Church Commissioners for England and is the secret corner of London’s West End, located within a stone’s throw of the glorious tranquillity of Hyde Park.

FEATURE / A priest from the Diocese of Liverpool is supporting the work of funeral directors and parishes by offering professional, pastoral and compassionate ministers to listen carefully to families who seek to celebrate a life in a unique and bespoke way.

FEATURE / A priest from the Diocese of Liverpool is supporting the work of funeral directors and parishes by offering professional, pastoral and compassionate ministers to listen carefully to families who seek to celebrate a life in a unique and bespoke way.

In November 2023, General Synod members gave first consideration and overwhelming support to the draft Abuse Redress Measure. In this Redress Blog, the lead bishop for safeguarding, argues that redress is about more than money, and that the Church should continue to take responsibility for preventing, addressing, and repenting of the harm that can be done in its communities.

Further information about the Investor Mining and Tailings Safety Initiative.

You can’t start building works in your church until you have the right permissions. Your Diocesan Advisory Committee can tell you which ones you need to apply for.