Church of England national funding for features such as improved broadband and pooled administrative support have given rural parishes a boost.

A project that started as tea and toast served by Sheffield Cathedral's congregation in response to rising poverty and unemployment has grown into a charity that has helped at least 10,000 people over the last 30 years.

 

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.

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.

Clergy are honouring their heritage and celebrating Black history by wearing a special vestment designed by a renowned artist. 

A married couple, who are both priests, and who lost a child, have unveiled a "baby-loss memorial" in a parish churchyard. 

A Durham City-Centre Church is celebrating after six members of its congregation were recommended to train as clergy this year.

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.

Revd Jo Haine, from the Diocese of Salisbury, describes living with Long Covid

FEATURES / Every summer the Church of England celebrates the ordination of new deacons and priests. Over 400 ordinands will be ordained as deacons. On Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, some of their stories will be highlighted in the Church of England's #NewRevs campaign.