Environment Programme News
First published on: 1st September 2021The Church of England's national environmental programme exists to help the whole Church take action to care for and renew creation, you can sign up for their newsletter here.
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The Good Childhood Report
First published on: 27th August 2021The Children's Society "Good Childhood Report 2021" shows that modern life continues to erode the happiness of young people.
Grafham Flower Festival 2021 and Bioblitz
First published on: 25th August 2021The 2021 Flower Festival in All Saints Church, Grafham and the Bioblitz in the churchyard were held over the same weekend in July. Here are some photographs from the day.
Turn your video into a podcast
First published on: 24th August 2021The popularity of podcasts is continuing to grow. Particularly in the past year, people are consuming more audio content than ever.
easyfundraising - helping your church raise funds.
First published on: 24th August 2021Is your church using easyfundraising to raise its income yet? If not, find out more here.
Embedding live and pre-recorded video to your A Church Near You pages
First published on: 24th August 2021A new CofE Learning Labs Blog to support churches with their online activities!
Announcement: The Revd Dr Megan Daffern
First published on: 12th August 2021The Revd Dr Megan Daffern, currently Diocesan Director of Ordinands and Vocations, is leaving this post and taking up the role of a Tutor and Bye-Fellow at Lucy Cavendish College, University of Cambridge.
Take part in Generosity Week
First published on: 4th August 2021You can run Generosity Week in your church to coincide with your Harvest Festival. As churches celebrate Harvest at different times this could be at any time between August to October.
COP 26 church service
First published on: 30th July 2021A way for your church to join in with prayer and worship for climate justice at a crucial moment.
Get Ready to Ride and Stride
First published on: 20th July 2021Ride and Stride, one of the biggest fundraising events for County Historic Churches Trusts, is less than 2 months away!
Churchwardens National Facebook Group
First published on: 20th July 2021Did you know there is a national Churchwardens Facebook group, set-up for Church of England Churchwardens and run by Churchwardens.
Church Buildings Grant Opportunity: Norfolk Social Infrastructure Fund
First published on: 16th July 2021The Social Infrastructure Fund is Norfolk County Council's capital grants scheme for voluntary and non-profit making groups.
The latest edition of Great St Mary's eMag
First published on: 16th July 2021There is lots of great articles in this edition, particularly appropriate to vocations candidates and trainees for both lay and ordained ministry.
Diocesan Card Reader Initiative
First published on: 9th July 2021There is still funding available to help parishes pay for a contactless card reader.
Welcoming People Back: Running Events and Activities
First published on: 9th July 2021As we head towards the lifting of all restrictions, the thought of returning to delivering events and activities might still be daunting.
Grants Update: Cultural Recovery Fund
First published on: 9th July 2021The third round of the Government's Cultural Recovery Fund was recently announced.
A simple livestream or recording set-up
First published on: 8th July 2021If simple appeals to you - perhaps your team is small, or you'd like to build your confidence and skills before moving into something more involved – here are some tips from the CofE Digital Team for taking a simple approach to livestreaming.
easyfundraising - helping your church raise funds.
First published on: 8th July 2021Is your church using easyfundraising to raise its income yet? If not, find out more here.
easyfundraising - helping your church raise funds.
First published on: 8th July 2021Is your church using easyfundraising to raise its income yet? If not, find out more here.
A step-by-step guide to online and onsite services
First published on: 8th July 2021This website resource combines missional and digital wisdom from the Church of England to inspire and inform churches planning for the post-covid online world.