Alongside worship, St Mary's Banbury is the biggest arts venue in a town with more than 50,000 residents. It now faces a struggle to fund a £1 million renovation scheme as a result of the cap on claims under the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme.

A church in the heart of one of the country's most deprived areas is bringing local people together and helping them with their mental health and wellbeing - thanks to the launch of a series of environmental projects.

More than £400,000 has been saved over the past 12 months by members of food clubs, or low cost food shops, run by Church of England churches in just one town.

Revd Andy Muckle, vicar of St Mary’s Parish Church West Moors reflects on taking part in the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) five-week course over Zoom and explains why others should be encouraged to take part. 

Sarah Tapp, a curate of a charismatic and evangelical church, is encouraging others to take part in Living in Love and Faith (LLF) following the completion of courses in her parish.

A Devon vicar says the questions around human sexuality, gender and relationships covered by the Church of England’s Living in Love and Faith course are as relevant in her rural parishes as anywhere else.
 

The Church is embracing the 'unique opportunity' to learn and reflect despite differences, through Living in Love and Faith (LLF).

A rural church in a village with no post office or shop has been able to offer part of its building as a community centre, providing refreshments, advice and activities, after a decade-long renovation project.

A vicarage in a deprived area of Bristol has been transformed by the installation of solar panels, insulation and an air source heat pump.

Reflections from the The Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, the Church’s lead bishop for environmental affairs, following COP16.