During the Christening godparents say some very important things, making promises that will last a lifetime. It’s helpful to look at these before the day, so read on to find out more about these ...

THE Morning and Evening Prayer shall be used in the accustomed Place of the Church, Chapel, or Chancel; except it shall be otherwise determined by the Ordinary of the Place. And the Chancels shall ...

Right now loss and grief have come into sharp focus. Everyone knows someone who is bereaved, but often people are anxious about what to do and say. Working with bereavement charities, including ...

The Archbishops’ Commission on Families and Households was asked to explore what families and households of all shapes and sizes need to flourish. In its new report – ‘Love Matters’ – the Commission ...

Our Harvest Festival Sunday Service this week is coming to you from the Trelawny Benefice in Cornwall. Led by Rev Richard ...

I was born and brought up in the East End of London before moving to Bristol 30 years ago. An accountant by profession, prior to ordination I worked at a senior level in the Environment Agency, on ...

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Watch stories of faith and how Christian communities are making an impact in the communities they serve across the country. These short stories are just some examples of the way Christian's live out ...

Godparents are really special people. They make serious promises at the christening and many are part of a family for years. It’s such an important relationship that the Church of England sets aside a ...

Christmas is a time when we normally see more people attending our church services, perhaps for the first time. You might have extra events – from carol concerts to crib services – and so you will be ...

Of such Ceremonies as be used in the Church, and have had their beginning by the institution of man, some at the first were of godly intent and purpose devised, and yet at length turned to vanity and ...

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