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.

 

Among the music at the Coronation is the most famous anthem of all, George Frederick Handel’s Zadok the Priest.

Henry Akingbemisilu was ordained as a Deacon earlier this year. He serves as a Self-Supporting Minister in Thamesmead, London, in the Diocese of Southwark – alongside working in Data Science.

Heath Monaghan first felt God calling him to be ordained when he was 13. More than three decades later, he expects to be tearful during the ordination service.

Women from across the Church of England are calling for a church that reflects the diversity of God as we celebrate 30 years since women were first ordained to the priesthood.

FEATURE / Latest figures show a 22% increase in people selected to train for the priesthood over the last two years, with a 32% increase in young people.

The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin is the Bishop of Dover and the Bishop in Canterbury, with oversight for the Diocese of Canterbury on behalf of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Rose gives her advice to young GMH people who may be considering ordained ministry.

An unprecedented national online service from a prison was broadcast by the Church of England earlier this year bringing prisoners, their families and prison staff together during lockdown.

Since 2022, Rosemarie Mallett has served as Bishop of Croydon, an area bishop in the Diocese of Southwark. She gives her advice to young GMH people who may be considering ordained ministry.

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