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Church of England Christmas advert got 170,000 views in just 48 hours An Open Letter to the Prime Minister Psalm 23 Garden coming to RHS Chelsea New research findings published on clergy flourishing Church of England appoints National Environment Officer ** Church of England Christmas advert got 170,000 views in just 48 hours The Church...

The Church of England’s Christmas Advert for 2019 was viewed more than 170,000 times in the two days following its launch, with viewers tuning in via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. In the first 48 hours, the advert received over 110,000 views on Facebook, and a further 60,000 on Twitter, entirely through organic sharing by...

The President and Vice-President of the Methodist Conference have written to the new Prime Minister, assuring him of their prayers and asking for clarification on key issues including climate change, poverty and social cohesion.  The letter says:  We wish to congratulate you on being given the responsibility by the British electorate to form a government,...

The Bible Society has announced that “We’re absolutely thrilled to be working with award-winning garden designer Sarah Eberle, to bring Psalm 23 to life at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May 2020!” The Psalm 23 Garden at RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2020, designed by Sarah Eberle, will offer visitors the chance “to stop, reflect,...

A new set of findings from a 10-year study into the well-being and flourishing of ordained ministers in the Church of England has been recently published. The Living Ministry programme tracks the progress of groups of clergy ordained in 2006, 2011 and 2015 and women and men who entered training for ordination in 2016, seeking to...

Jo Chamberlain has been appointed as the National Environment Officer for the Church of England, taking forward the strategy developed by the Environment Working Group. This is a new post reflecting the Archbishops’ Council’s focus on the environment as a theological and mission priority. Jo joins the Mission and Public Affairs team from Christian Aid...

Relationships, Sex and Health Education – now a Charter from C of E 100 years of serving Wales C of E’s Environment Group calls for greater church action on Climate Change First Baptist church awarded Church of Sanctuary status   C of E teaching document calls for repentance over antisemitism Former asylum seeker ordained as Kirk...

The Church of England has published a Charter and resources to support schools in delivering Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE). The Charter features eight commitments which all schools, Church of England and others, can sign-up to prior to the new guidelines becoming law in autumn 2020. The Church of England’s lead Bishop for Education,...

The Church in Wales is preparing to celebrate 100 years of serving Wales as it enters its centenary year. In 1920, the Church in Wales became an independent part of the Anglican Communion after centuries of being part of the Church of England. The process was known as ‘disestablishment’ as it broke the link between...

The Church of England’s Environmental Advisory Group has called for all parts of the Church to recognise the Climate Crisis and step up its action to safeguard God’s creation. In guidance sent to bishops, dioceses and church leadership teams, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) points to the ambitious programme of action required, covering everything from...

Six Ways Baptist Church in Erdington, Birmingham has become the first Baptist church to be awarded Church of Sanctuary status. The accreditation recognises the church’s commitment to being a safe and welcoming place for all, especially those seeking sanctuary. This includes people who have had to flee their homeland in fear of their lives. The idea of...

A former asylum seeker who escaped the clutches of Islamic extremists has recently been ordained as a Church of Scotland minister. Raheel Arif was inducted into Denny Old Parish Church linked with Haggs Parish Church and will become its first full-time spiritual leader for five and a half years. The 47-year-old said he was very...