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This article from Bishop Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York Designate, was published in the Daily Telegraph on Tuesday 12 May 2020.
The diocese of London is still alive and active but must close buildings in London.
All Church of England churches are to close with immediate effect in an effort to help save lives by limiting the transmission of the coronavirus COVID-19.
COMMENT / Becky Clark, Director of Churches and Cathedrals reflects on the popular response following the devastating fire at Notre Dame in Paris
A statement from the Bishop of London following the Government announcement that church buildings will be able to reopen for public worship from 4th July
What does Good Friday commemorate? What happens in churches and cathedrals on Good Friday? Where does the name originate?
Opening the Doors is about generating resources for churches as their buildings reopen to the public.
FEATURE / The origins of Mothering Sunday and the traditions which have developed and changed becoming what we know today
The Church of England traces its history in England back to the early centuries of the Christian faith.
Maundy Thursday falls on March 29th this year. But what is Maundy Thursday and how to churches mark it?