Churches and cathedrals across the country are to welcome their communities for thousands of events to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, from barbecues, tree planting and flower festivals to services of thanksgiving, the ringing of bells and lighting of beacons.

NEWS / The Court of Appeal has upheld the freedom of clergy to be office holders rather than employees with its judgement in the case regarding former Worcestershire vicar, Mark Sharpe. 

Resources aimed at helping churches mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee have been released by the Church of England.

Start planning now for next year’s special Platinum Jubilee celebrations. 

Does your church have events planned to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee over the extended bank holiday? Do you use social media and other sites like A Church Near You to share the exciting events coming up at your church?

Here are six tips for promoting and sharing events online, with useful things to think about before, during and after the event. 

Worship with us for Pentecost and celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's Platinum Jubilee. British Forces serving in the Middle East will be leading the service.

Up to half a million story books to be given to primary school-age children ahead of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee by the Church of England and Thy Kingdom Come prayer movement.

Links to clergy HR legislation, policy and guidance.

NEWS / Following a service of Holy Communion in Westminster Abbey, the Archbishop of Canterbury welcomed Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh to the Inaugural Group of Sessions of the Tenth General Synod.