A programme of public events that began with mini golf has led to an increase in the numbers attending Sunday worship at Rochester Cathedral.

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

After experiencing fame and travelling the world, Glyn Wise says it was the Church of England’s Ministry Experience Scheme that ultimately gave him confidence and got him close to God.

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.

The pandemic forced the community at Trelawny Benefice to worship outside – a move that has since developed into a fully-fledged outdoor ministry, complete with pet services, farmyard nativities and folk concerts.

Eastbourne's church communities are leading an angel festival this year with over 40 churches, businesses, and community groups signed up to participate.

Sports and fitness activities are to be championed as part of plans by the Church of England to reach more people with the message of the Christian faith and promote the wellbeing of communities, it is announced today.

Grants to provide opportunities to learn about cutting-edge science for people training for the priesthood in the Church of England are to be made available as part of a £3.4 million project aimed at transforming the relationship between science and faith.



 

Rev Prebendary John Beauchamp has been blind for more than 30 years as a result of the eye condition, Retinitis Pigmentosa. He describes how his blindness has brought a unique dimension to his ministry.

The Church of England’s General Synod today welcomed the Church Commissioners’ and Archbishops’ Council’s long term spending plans.