The aim of Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment (SMMI) is to enable the strategic priorities and the bold outcomes of the Church of England’s Vision and Strategy for the 2020s to become a reality ...

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and one in the communion of his Spirit: help us to grow in love for one another and come to the full maturity of the Body of Christ. We make our prayer through your Son our Saviour.

The draft Scheme provides for the proposed dissolution of the parish of Holy Trinity, Langdale and the transfer of its area to the parish of Ambleside, and associated matters. Anyone may make ...

The National Safeguarding Team, NST, has now received the independent review from Keith Makin relating to the John Smyth case. A detailed plan, drawn up in consultation with survivors, is now in place ...

Death is an unavoidable part of life. Whatever else happens, one day we will die. But it’s not something we want to think about or dwell on. However, in these days of coronavirus, with news and media ...

It’s always a great privilege to be asked to deliver a eulogy at a funeral of someone you knew. It’s an opportunity to tell the story of the person you all knew and loved, and to share something of ...

For big questions about death, dying and funerals, talking can be invaluable. But how do you start those conversations, and with whom? There are a growing number of café spaces which bring people ...

Blessed is he whose unrighteousness is forgiven : and whose sin is covered. 2 Blessed is the man unto whom the Lord imputeth no sin : and in whose spirit there is no guile. 3 For while I held my ...

During the Christening godparents say some very important things, making promises that will last a lifetime. It’s helpful to look at these before the day, so read on to find out more about these ...

If you’re going to the beach this summer, whether just for a day, or for a longer holiday, you’ll love these ideas to help make your time together fun and memorable. From ‘thinking pebbles’ to sand ...

THE Morning and Evening Prayer shall be used in the accustomed Place of the Church, Chapel, or Chancel; except it shall be otherwise determined by the Ordinary of the Place. And the Chancels shall ...