COMMENT / Becky Clark, Director of Churches and Cathedrals reflects on the popular response following the devastating fire at Notre Dame in Paris

Opening the Doors is about generating resources for churches as their buildings reopen to the public.

Vaccines began to be administered in Lichfield Cathedral today, the first cathedral in England to host a public vaccination clinic.

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

Churches of all denominations in the North East are working to find ways to build new homes amid concern over a shortage of affordable rented accommodation in the region.

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?

 

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

Churches are increasingly involved in running and supporting food clubs – often known as pantries – helping families to cut their food bills amid the long-term economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.

We feature food clubs supported by Church Action on Poverty:

A second food bank has been opened by a church during lockdown as demand for food parcels has risen eight-fold in its area during the pandemic.

An organ concert at 7am on a Monday morning will begin a summer of public events for Exeter Cathedral.