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

A parish in north-west London is worshipping in its church after a three-year exile through a combination of the Covid-19 pandemic and building troubles.

The restoration of an early 20th century church clock has brought joy to a parish after it was silent for more than 15 years.

Church of England national funding for features such as improved broadband and pooled administrative support have given rural parishes a boost.

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 Revd Lynda Davies, Rector of All Saints Cottenham, in Ely Diocese has been appointed to the Church of England’s National Safeguarding Panel as a parish clergy member. 

The diocese of London is still alive and active but must close buildings in London.

All Church of England churches are to close with immediate effect in an effort to help save lives by limiting the transmission of the coronavirus COVID-19.

A parish in the heart of Canterbury has celebrated the success of an Evensong service whose congregation has  jumped from just one person to more than 70. 

This article from Bishop Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York Designate, was published in the Daily Telegraph on Tuesday 12 May 2020.