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?

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

 

FEATURE / In the Nottinghamshire town of Retford, Anglican and Methodist congregations have shared church services and missionary projects for many years. The churches have even shared a Church of England vicar.  

Nancy Kingston, who will be 100 in October, and her husband Eric, 98, celebrate their 80th wedding anniversary today, on 1 June. They have been part of their church community since they were married at Saint Mary And All Saints Church in Meare.

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

A Durham City-Centre Church is celebrating after six members of its congregation were recommended to train as clergy this year.

Women from across the Church of England are calling for a church that reflects the diversity of God as we celebrate 30 years since women were first ordained to the priesthood.

Leaders of the Church of England and Methodist Church in Great Britain issue a challenge to work to become 'fully one'.

Members of Ukraine's Anglican community are continuing to pray together online as war sees congregants flee across Europe.