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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.

17/01/2018
  • News & Stories
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New lease of life for parish in restored church

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.

09/06/2023
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Rt Revd Lusa Nsenga-Ngoy, Bishop of Willesden, blessing St Lawrence, Eastcote Jon Wyand | St Lawrence, Eastcote

Parish clock back in action after more than a decade out of use

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

09/09/2024
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Funding for rural parishes frees up churches for mission

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

21/03/2024
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Parish Evensong congregation grows from just one to more than 70 – with the help of church choir and a home cooked meal

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. 

24/01/2022
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A choir in red robes stands smiling in the church of St Paul Without Walls in Canterbury

Parish’s other flock helps it win environment award

A rural parish has won an environmental award for its longstanding commitment to a rare flock of sheep, who roam freely in its churchyard. 

14/02/2022
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Sheep are seen amongst grass walking away from the camera in a churchyard

The Power of Church Buildings

COMMENT / Becky Clark, Director of Churches and Cathedrals reflects on the popular response following the devastating fire at Notre Dame in Paris

29/04/2019
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‘Traditional doesn’t mean boring’ - a medieval parish church growing for the future

St John’s Peterborough sees its congregation double in two years.

17/05/2024
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Churches unite to build new affordable homes

Churches of all denominations in the North East are working to find ways to build new homes amid concern over a shortage of affordable rented accommodation in the region.

22/02/2022
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Crowds of walkers gather in an abandoned church building. It is part of the Bishops' Prayer Walk project

Speaker Nancy Pelosi gives US flag to Lancashire parish

A church in Lancashire has been presented with an American flag by the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi. 

05/10/2021
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