Church

Prayer for St George's Day
The Archbishop of York is leading prayers at Stockton Parish Church today to mark the feast of St George, the patron saint of England.

Churchwarden steps down after nearly quarter century
When Sue Kanavan was asked to serve as churchwarden she never expected she would still be in the role 24 years later.

Dante at Southwark Cathedral
Timothy West to read the Divine Comedy, with music from the Merbecke Choir

Archbishop of York Young Leaders complete final challenge
Students from Manor Church of England Academy York took part in a public speaking event last Friday as part of the final module for the Archbishop of York Young Leaders Award.
CofE hails success of Easter Twitter campaign
#EverythingChanges as Church Twitter campaign reaches 5.8 million at Easter
Norfolk headteachers take inspiration from geese
Headteachers from church schools in the Norwich Diocese will be coming together to learn more about connecting with their communities.
Stephen Lawrence anniversary: Archbishop says racism still a threat
The Archbishop of York says the challenge remains to rid communities of racism, hatred and ignorance 20 years on from the murder of Stephen Lawrence.

Cathedral vigil for child victims of violence
Brecon Cathedral is holding a vigil next week as part of a campaign to end legalised violence against children.

Portsmouth bishop strengthens links with Ghana
The Bishop of Portsmouth flew out to Ghana on Friday to build closer relationships with the Anglican churches there.

Pope expresses 'profound grief' over Boston attack
Pope Francis laments "senseless tragedy" at bombings at Boston Marathon

A prayer following the Boston bombing
Following the news of the bombs which exploded at the finish line of the Boston marathon yesterday, Salisbury Cathedral offers this prayer for those caught up in the tragedy, and encourages us all to renew our prayers for peace and justice

Rural and religious come together in new stained glass window
Worshippers at St Mary the Virgin, Wortham near Eye, are delighted with their new stained glass window combining the religious and the rural.

London church celebrates legacy of the Huguenots
The Bishop of London has attended a special thanksgiving service celebrating the heritage of the Huguenots in the capital's Spitalfields area

Portsmouth Diocese's meaning of Easter competition winners
Portsmouth Diocese has handed out Real Easter Eggs to the eight youngsters who bestcaptured the meaning of Easter in words and pictures.

88 and still going for charity
Joyce Hughes and Margaret Wiltshire have been part of the team running St Anne's Church shop since it was first set up 10 years ago.

Pope Francis and UN leader Ban Ki-moon meet
Conflicts and the Millennium Development Goals were among the issues discussed by Pope Francis and UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in a meeting at the Vatican today.