This year’s world-famous Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols service at Kings College Chapel in Cambridge will have one significant difference: it will be powered by solar panels.  
 

Striking time lapse videos capture the hustle of the season, inviting people to pause, visit their local church, and rediscover the Christmas story.

Lay ministers serve together alongside the ordained. Here you will find practical information to help you understand selection, training, and authorisation.

Our guide to the criteria used by bishop’s advisers. Selection for ordained ministry is about discerning what God has called you to do.

Every ordinand is supported throughout their training. This includes your tuition fees and help with living costs.

Church roles are many and varied. Discover the variety of ministry within the Church of England.

Find your vocation with these prayers and reflections. Explore Biblical stories of ordinary people called to extraordinary ministries.

Racial justice and inclusion is a critical priority for the Church of England and is committed to ensuring that our dioceses, clergy and volunteers reflect the communities we are called to serve.