What does Good Friday commemorate? What happens in churches and cathedrals on Good Friday? Where does the name originate?

What does it commemorate? What does Maundy mean? Why do Christians wash feet? What is Maundy Money?

 

Why do churchgoers carry palm crosses? Why will there be processions through towns and cities this Sunday? Why will donkeys be seen in churches and cathedrals this week?

 

Why is Holy Saturday significant? How does the Church commemorate it? What is the Saturday before Easter Day called?

A diocesan chapter, or group, for UKME clergy and licensed lay ministers – believed to be the first in the Church of England – has more than 20 members and is growing.

Biblical Hebrew, studied by trainee priests, can often pose a challenge for aspiring ministers. 

FEATURE / The Church of England has more than doubled its monthly reach on social media this year, from 1.2 million in 2017 to 2.44 million in 2017/2018.

An online Community of Prayer is to be launched after a cathedral saw digital worship numbers soar after Covid-19 restrictions came into force.

Rev Frances Caroe describes how his time in Japan led to a return to faith, and then ordination. 

FEATURE / Today marks a significant milestone since the founding of the Digital Communications team at Church House in London one year ago. We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the new Church of England website, which has been rebuilt from scratch with the help of many colleagues in the national office in just seven months from start to finish.