In 2019 about half a million people died in England from a whole range of causes.  Most of them would have had friends, colleagues, neighbours and family gather to show support, respect and love. Many would have had visitors in the days and weeks of a final illness, and been surrounded as they slipped from this world.

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

Living standards for low income families have worsened since the summer amid the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the findings of a new report by the Church of England and the Child Poverty Action Group. The Bishop of Durham, Paul Butler, writes about how urgent action is needed to tackle poverty and destitution

A month ago Premier League Chaplain Matt Baker predicted that England and Italy would be the best two teams at Euro 2020. We caught up with him ahead of Sunday’s final.

In today’s digital age whilst zoom, social media and online church services are keeping many connected during Coronavirus lockdown – those self-isolating without internet access can be left feeling forgotten.

The Universal Credit (Removal of the Two-Child Limit) Bill is having its third reading in the House of Lords on Friday, March 24. The Bishop of Durham, Paul Butler, who brought the Bill forward, explains why he believes the limit on the benefit’s scope should be removed.

Building on the success of last year's Lent Campaign, The Church of England has launched this year's Lent and Easter Pilgrim. Find out how your church can get involved.

An estate church has provided £5,000 worth of supermarket vouchers to a primary school.

An urban church community has developed an abandoned patch of church land into a thriving garden, teeming with wildlife and benefitting the locals.

FEATURE / We’re delighted that LentPilgim and EasterPilgrim had an overall reach of 6.9 million through the national Church’s social media accounts, the app, email and Alexa.