The Venerable Karen Best has been Archdeacon of Manchester since 2017. She gives her advice to young GMH people who may be considering ordained ministry.

COMMENT / Throughout the year churches across the country open their doors to people of all ages, for services, weekday clubs and vital community projects.

FEATURE / In this Renewal and Reform podcast, we speak to those responsible for supporting Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people as they follow their calling to ordained ministry.

Children and young peoples’ mental health has been supported by a ground-breaking, large-scale project from the Diocese of Manchester.

FEATURE / The Church of England’s digital communications team has trained more than 200 parishes in social media and writing for the web.

A new phoneline run by 90 lay and clergy chaplains has been set up to provide emotional support for those suffering from COVID-19 related anxiety in the Avon and Somerset area.

A diocesan chapter, or group, for UKME clergy and licensed lay ministers – believed to be the first in the Church of England – has more than 20 members and is growing.

Biblical Hebrew, studied by trainee priests, can often pose a challenge for aspiring ministers. 

Over the past year, local churches from across the country have rallied to support Ukrainian refugees. Here are some of the stories, shared by dioceses, to mark the anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Churches in Exeter have launched a dedicated StudentHelp service offering emotional and practical support for university students under local lockdown restrictions.