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Henry Akingbemisilu was ordained as a Deacon earlier this year. He serves as a Self-Supporting Minister in Thamesmead, London, in the Diocese of Southwark – alongside working in Data Science.
Heath Monaghan first felt God calling him to be ordained when he was 13. More than three decades later, he expects to be tearful during the ordination service.
FEATURES / Every summer the Church of England celebrates the ordination of new deacons and priests. Over 400 ordinands will be ordained as deacons. On Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, some of their stories will be highlighted in the Church of England's #NewRevs campaign.
FEATURE / Latest figures show a 22% increase in people selected to train for the priesthood over the last two years, with a 32% increase in young people.
COMMENT / The Rt Revd Libby Lane, Bishop of Stockport on Towards a Safer Church: resources for prayer and reflection in worship
FEATURES / The Church of England is challenging every minister to commit to having one conversation a month about vocation with someone different from themselves.
Listen to Revd Roxanne Hunte discuss why she's backing the campaign.
Chaplains have continued to serve vulnerable and dispersed communities throughout the pandemic, including those in industry – like Ewen Huffman.
FEATURE / The Church of England is challenging every minister to commit to having one conversation a month about vocation with someone different from themselves.
Listen to the Bishop of Guildford, Andrew Watson, discuss the campaign.
Young people in a West Midlands village have tended war graves as part of a unique project which embraced environmental and conservation concerns.
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?