Churches can now apply for grants from their parish and town councils
Clarification of legislation confirms that churches can now apply for grants from their parish and town councils.
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Proposal put forward to rethink retirement housing
A proposal has been put forward by the Church of England to enable more choice for clergy when making plans for their retirement housing.
2025 Calendar Competition
Are you a budding photographer? Do you have a photo that sums up worship in your parish or an image that captures community spirit?
A Christmas message from Bishop John
Wishing you all a very happy and blessed Christmas.
Christmas prayer space shares the story of Christmas with 800 local children
From 27 November to 2 December a Christmas prayer space was held in St Mary’s Church, Burton Latimer.
Bishop Debbie is Confirmed as the 39th Bishop of Peterborough
Bishop Debbie was confirmed as the 39th Bishop of Peterborough in a special service at Lambeth Palace on Wednesday 13 December.
Prayers of Love and Faith
The House of Bishops have commended the use of the Prayers of Love and Faith in regular worship or private prayer from Sunday 17 December. They have also published pastoral guidance which sets out how they can be used.
Explore Day gives the opportunity to reflect on what your own calling might be
The annual Explore Day is an informal occasion for those who feel God may be calling them to serve in the church.
Successful Parish Giving Scheme to expand throughout the Church of England
Ownership of the Parish Giving Scheme is transferring to the National Church and from 1 January 2024, the regular giving service will be freely available to all parishes throughout the Church of England.
The Power of a Poem
At our Clergy Study Day in November, we were treated to a recital of a poem written especially for the occasion by Breannah Holton, the Kings School Poet Laureate.
