Advent and Christmas resources and how you can use them
The AChurchNearYou.com Resource Hub is now full of free downloads that could help your church as you prepare for Advent and Christmas. They support this year’s theme, ‘Follow the Star: […]
Bishop Tricia’s Enthronement in Pictures
The Enthronement of the Rt Revd Patricia Hillas as Bishop of Sodor and Man
On the 16 May 2024 The Venerable Patricia Hillas was announced as the 88th Bishop of Sodor and Man. On the day of the announcement the new Bishop visited St […]
Archbishop of Canterbury Resigns
Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury 12 November 2024 Having sought the gracious permission of His Majesty The King, I have decided to resign as Archbishop of Canterbury. The Makin […]
National Service of Remembrance
The National Service of Remembrance took place at the Royal Chapel of St John in St John’s on Sunday afternoon and was followed by the traditional laying of wreaths at […]
Diocesan Prayer Diary – November 2024
The Diocesan Prayer Diary for November 2024 is now available for use online or for download on the links below: November 2024 Prayer Diary (Word) November 2024 Prayer Diary (PDF)
Special Events in November with Ugandan Band
The AYF Band, a Christian group from Uganda are celebrating 40 years of their ministry. The group was started as a choir offering worship music appropriate for the younger generation […]
New Website Supporting Lay Ministry
The Central Readers’ Council has developed a new website in support of Readers and Local Lay Ministers and all kinds of ministry in the Church of England and the Church […]
Archbishop of York Delivers Charge
Following the Ordination and Consecration of Bishop Tricia in York Minster, Stephen Cottrell the Archbishop of York delivered and read his charge in a service of Evensong in Cathedral Isle […]
New resources launched to support prayer and action on religious persecution
A set of new resources has been launched to support churches and individuals in responding to the global challenge of religious persecution. The initiative, developed by the Church of England, stems from […]
