The Church of England
WEBDiscover the Church of England, a church for all, online and in every community. Learn about its faith, worship and services.
What we believe - The Church of England
WEBWe believe and trust in one God, Father Son and Holy Spirit. Belief in God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit is at the heart of our faith. Christians believe that Jesus is God’s Son. Jesus reveals to us that God is our Father, and that God is available to us through the Holy Spirit. You won’t ever be asked if you completely understand all this.
Going to church - The Church of England
WEBGoing to church. As Christians we believe the full purpose of our lives is to praise God. As we do so we begin to recognize more and more that everything comes from God and to feel even more thankful and full of praise. Worship helps to recognize who God really is, it opens our hearts to what is good. It catches us up into the life of heaven.
The Eucharist - The Church of England
WEBThe Eucharist (also known as Holy Communion, the Mass, or the Lord’s Supper), can take many different forms across the Church of England, and it may be understood by Christians in different ways, but at the heart of the celebration there is always a special prayer of thanksgiving, or ‘Eucharistic Prayer’ (eucharistein means ‘to give thanks’ in Greek).
Our Churches - The Church of England
WEBIt is a community of people who, together, live in relationship with God through Jesus Christ. There is a church at the heart of every community. And each one puts its faith in action. Our churches run food banks and night shelters, host exercise classes, organise farmers markets, and so much more. Our churches belong to everyone.
AChurchNearYou.com - The Church of England
WEBAChurchNearYou.com is the Church of England’s official church finder tool for the public, helping more people discover your church and contact you. Every Church of England church has a listing on the site. AChurchNearYou.com receives over 70 million page views per year. By keeping your church's listing up to date, you help more people find ...
Holy Communion - The Church of England
WEBMusic for Festivals, Lesser Festivals, Common of the Saints and Special Occasions. Public Worship with Communion by Extension. Seasonal Provisions. Seasonal Provisions. Additional Eucharistic Prayers. Structure of a Celebration of Holy Communion. Guidance on Celebrating the Eucharist with Children.
History of the Church of England
WEBThe history of the Church of England from the 18th century onwards has been enriched by the co-existence within it of three broad traditions, the Evangelical, the Catholic and the Liberal. The Evangelical tradition has emphasized the significance of the Protestant aspects of the Church of England's identity, stressing the importance of the ...
What is the Church of England?
WEBApr 30, 2023 · The Church of England seeks to be a Christian presence in every community, up and down the land. Each parish or group of parishes has a parish priest – a minister ordained (or set apart) for ministry, who leads the people in worship, teaches the faith and gives pastoral support to the people of the parish. And much of …
Vocations - The Church of England
WEBVocation means what you are called by God to be and do. For some, this is a specific calling to ministry. For others, it could mean serving God through faithful discipleship in everyday life. Everyone has a vocation. Find yours. Our mission is to be a Christian presence in every community. God calls people to a wide range of ministries, lay and ...
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