Living standards for low income families have worsened since the summer amid the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, according to the findings of a new report by the Church of England and the Child Poverty Action Group. The Bishop of Durham, Paul Butler, writes about how urgent action is needed to tackle poverty and destitution

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

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

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?

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

 

COMMENT / Bishop Sarah Mullally: Let me start with an admission: I am delighted but, yes, slightly terrified to be the next Bishop of London. 

The Rt Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin is the Bishop of Dover and the Bishop in Canterbury, with oversight for the Diocese of Canterbury on behalf of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Rose gives her advice to young GMH people who may be considering ordained ministry.

Dame Rachel de Souza, Children's Commissioner for England, spoke at the National Education Conference 2023.

The Rt Hon Gillian Keegan MP, Secretary of State for Education, spoke at the National Education Conference 2023.