The Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally, has urged people to take steps now to protect each other as we prepare to celebrate Christmas – the second during the global Covid-19 pandemic – amid a rise in cases.

This Christmas should be a time for sharing, togetherness, faith and hope in the wake of the hardships of the last two years, according to voices in this year’s Church of England Christmas advert.

The Church of England is to release a new carol as part of its Christmas campaign for 2021

Nothing can ‘cancel’ the message of hope and new life at the heart of Christmas even if some celebrations are smaller this year, bishops' Christmas messages say.

Bereaved people and all those experiencing a sense of loss over Christmas are to be comforted with the message that God is with us in our darkness, in a special service to be broadcast by the Church of England.

Dave Male, the Church of England’s director of evangelism and discipleship, comments on recent articles and blogs speculating about the ‘Vision and Strategy’ discussions

The Church of England’s Digital Team has been praised for ‘incredible innovation and initiative’ as it won a series of awards for its output during the pandemic.

The Church of England values our precious choral tradition which is at the heart of our Christian worship and the cultural heritage of the nation, and which offers a first class musical education to thousands of children and young people.

More than 9,000 churches offered ‘Church at Home’ worship during the first lockdown

At a time like this, the Church is here to offer comfort and spiritual support to everyone. We have a duty to care for each other, but particularly those who are vulnerable or who may be most at risk.