Rapper Guvna B speaks of his grief over the loss of his father and the hope that the Christmas message brings, in a reflection for the Church of England’s Comfort and Joy campaign.

The Church of England has launched its annual Christmas film, with a message of Comfort and Joy after a year like no other.

St Martin-in-the-Fields church in central London is to broadcast a national online service to mark the start of Advent this weekend as the nation prepares for a Christmas ‘like no other’ amid the coronavirus pandemic.

#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. 

Hundreds of children at church school given innovative boxes complete with craft activities for Advent and Christmas. 

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

During the Christmas period, which would ordinarily see nearly 6 million people attend church buildings, Churches, chapels and cathedrals across the country are adopting a range of measures to allow people to come together as church, either virtually or in person.

Influencer Sadie Robertson has told millions of social media followers that Jesus is the “thrill of hope” as she reflects on Christmas in a Church of England Youth Reflection.

Press releases from January 1st 2020 - December 31st 2020.

TV presenter Katie Piper is the latest celebrity to reveal all and tell viewers of the Church of England’s digital channels her favourite Christmas song.