Bath Abbey is using an ancient water way to heat the World Heritage site. 

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?

The Christmas tree at Holy Sepulchre church in the City of London has been decorated with items such as toothbrushes, soap, bath bombs, deodorants and sanitary products to encourage people to donate to the Square Mile Hygiene Bank.

COMMENT / Throughout the year churches across the country open their doors to people of all ages, for services, weekday clubs and vital community projects.

At the start of Volunteers' Week, Matthew Carson, an IT project manager, speaks about work helping churches to cut carbon emissions and reduce waste.

Learning to listen to those you disagree with can often be a fraught task, but faith can enable deep connections to form despite difference, according to Christian podcasters. 

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