#FollowTheStar was the Church of England’s and Archbishops’ Advent and Christmas campaign. It was fantastic to see so many churches use the resources to encourage attendance and share the good news of Jesus Christ at this important moment in the year. 

Digital Evangelism / Mossley Parish shares how the Christmas campaign has helped them to welcome more people in this year.

What is Christmas and Advent all about?

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

Details of the Church of England's Advent and Christmas services.

Templates and useful links for preparing carol services, crib services and prayers at Christmas.

Advent is ‘the final countdown’ to Christmas day and many children will have an Advent calendar to help them count the days. It’s also a really special time for the church. Here’s more about why it’s so special, and some Advent activities for children.

Encourage Christmas visitors to your church with this easy, engaging social media content idea. Share a picture of your church before and after adding Christmas decorations, with a welcoming message.

Help encourage families and children back into church after Christmas, over Epiphany and Candlemas, with our 'Beyond the Stable' and 'Share the Light' pilots.

FEATURE / Find out more about the special #FollowTheStar features on A Church Near You.