FEATURE / The origins of Mothering Sunday and the traditions which have developed and changed becoming what we know today

A selection of news and stories from churches across the country on how they are serving their communities.

Our service for Mothering Sunday comes from the Old Deanery of St Paul's Cathedral and is led by the Bishop of London, Rt Rev Sarah Mullally.

Hear from the Bishop of Gloucester, the Rt Rev Rachel Treweek, in this extract from our weekly worship. From Gloucester Cathedral, the full online church service for Mothering Sunday also features Pam Rhodes, and real-life stories of mothering.

Mothers’ Day or Mothering Sunday, is really special and many churches and schools will celebrate it with a service or activities. Read on for more about what to expect in church along with ideas to prepare for Mothers' Day.

Struggling to write copy for your content on social media platforms? This blog will give you tips on how to write messaging that best communicates your church’s story, in 280 characters or less. 

NEWS / Three prayers for Mothering Sunday (6th March) have been released today by The Church of England:

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Social media can be a powerful way to spread the word and invite even more people along to something this Christmas. 

Mothering Sunday brings great joy for some but for others it touches on deep loss or unfulfilled longings, the Church of England’s Mothering Sunday online service will hear this weekend.