Guidance on weddings and baptisms during the current period of restrictions on public gatherings to combat coronavirus has been updated by the Church of England.

The House of Bishops COVID-19 recovery group has shared draft guidelines for when funerals, weddings, baptisms and individual private prayer can recommence in church buildings.

NEWS / Bishops have been delivering their Easter messages

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.

STATEMENT / An update from William Nye, Secretary to the House of Bishops

The Archbishop of Canterbury will call for “a resurrection of our common life,” during his Easter Sunday sermon.

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A statement from Archbishop Justin Welby and Archbishop John Sentamu in response to events in the United States of America:

More than 17,000 online services and events are being provided by Church of England churches following the introduction of the lockdown and restrictions on public worship earlier this year.

Churches and cathedrals across the country are preparing for the annual Churches Count on Nature event.