The Church of England’s national online service will be led in British Sign Language (BSL) from the Deaf Community Church in Reading.

The Church of England’s national online services alone have attracted more than 3.7 million views since the first restrictions on gatherings for public worship to limit the spread of Covid-19 were introduced almost a year ago.

Thinking about taking your online service on a step? Read these nine points for planning your next online service.

This week’s Church of England national virtual service was recorded on an iPad in the drawing room of Bishopthorpe Palace.

Find out how to add your online services and events to A Church Near You this Christmas

How can we make online activities or services more engaging for children and young people? Take a read of our tips for leading fun online events and services.

When people produce TV programmes or live events they plan the content and the technical aspects carefully beforehand. It is worth doing the same with your online church services, whether they are recorded or livestreamed.

Jesus accompanies those experiencing grief, loneliness and sadness, the Church of England’s national online service will hear this weekend as the nation prepares to mark New Year’s Eve.