Common Tenure is a form of tenure for clergy office holders which took effect on 31 January 2011. Clergy and other office holders are still appointed as vicars, rectors, assistant curates, priests in ...

The annual Statistics for Mission return collects attendance and participation information from across the Church of England. This information is generally collected via the Data Services Unit's ...

Going to a funeral can be one of the most difficult events we face in life. But we can help you through it, whether you're there for friends, or family. If you'll have a special part in the service, ...

The Church of England believes that the way we worship and pray together helps to reflect who we are. We therefore take seriously the need for our worship to be ‘in common’: in other words, our ...

‘Why can’t I see granny? I miss giving her a hug.’ One of the hardest things about the coronavirus crisis is the isolation of lockdown. Families who are used to meeting regularly are now only able to ...

Following the decision at July General Synod to develop proposals to introduce standalone services including Prayers of Love and Faith (PLF) alongside pastoral reassurance, there will be continued ...

The St Christopher's Educational Trust aims to promote religious education in accordance with the principles of the Church of England. The St Christopher's Educational Trust, which incorporates the ...

The Bishop of London, the Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster and the Chief Rabbi, lead signatories warning that a ‘right to die’ could ‘all too easily’ end in vulnerable people feeling they have a ...

God the Father forgives us in Christ and heals us by the Holy Spirit. Let us therefore put away all anger and bitterness, all slander and malice, and confess our sins to God our redeemer. ‘How often ...

Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good. Romans 12.9 Let us confess our sins and failings to God our merciful Father. and chosen what has displeased you. Lord, have mercy.

A guide to all you need to know for planning your church wedding. Covers hymns and music, readings, organising your banns, marriage licenses, types of service and taking photos and films of your ...