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Cathedrals and parish churches light up for Night of the Stars

Church of England cathedrals and churches illuminated with stars.

 

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More than 200 parishes trained in social media in six months

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

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Become a star church this Christmas

FEATURE / Ideas on how your church can become a star church for this year's #FollowTheStar campaign.

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Lighting and sound equipment in cathedrals

Lighting and sound equipment can make a big difference to the character and appreciation of a cathedral building. It can also play an important part in making a cathedral accessible to all. We can help you make the right choice for your cathedral.

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Church of England features real-life stars in Christmas advert

With dragons, talking carrots, and even a surprise comeback for ET all vying for centre stage in the annual festive advertising bonanza, the Church of England is putting real-life stars at the heart of its campaign to invite more people to church this Christmas.

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Dark nights & starry skies

It gets dark so early this time of year – the longest night and shortest day is 21st December. Cold nights can be very clear, so it’s a good time to see the stars. It’s a wonderful way to let children experience awe and wonder.

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Follow the Star: Calm and Bright

The Church of England's theme for Advent and Christmas 2024 is Follow the Star: Calm and Bright, drawing inspiration from the world-famous carol, Silent Night.

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Parish church to head Christmas social media campaign

The congregation of St Paul's Church in St Albans is to lead a national Church of England social media campaign encouraging people to come to church this Christmas.

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Making your church social media more accessible

There are a few quick changes that you can make on social media so that it is accessible to everyone, especially those who are blind or partially sighted, and those who use a screen-reader.

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