Church of England News
- LDF Survey results 2023
The LDF is better positioned to support the needs of parishes and the 2030 Vision as a result of churches responding to the LDF Survey earlier in the year. Parishes were…
- The Annunciation Marble Arch receives Heritage Fund grant of £90,000 for urgent repairs
It’s been announced that the Church of the Annunciation Marble Arch has received a grant of £90,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to save an important historic building in…
- The plight of refugees evicted at seven days’ notice
Refugees attending the weekly drop in at a West London Church share their fears at the prospect of homelessness. Due to a recent Home Office change in practice, refugees receiving their…
- A Patronal Festival with a difference in West London
The Revd Erica Wilding tells us about a recent lively midweek event at St Leonard’s, Heston. Mindful of Bishop Emma’s Vision for churches in the Kensington Area to have ‘serious fun’,…
- Bishop Emma leads Kensington Area Schools Mission
From 30 October to 10 November, a Kensington Area Schools’ Mission ran across six Church of England secondaries in the Area – Bishop Wand, Chelsea Academy, Lady Margaret School, Fulham…
- Remembering Margolit Lichtensztejn
Bishop Joanne reflects on her visit to Poland in October, a trip organised by the Council of Christians and Jews. Two pictures from a recent visit to Poland shaped my sense…
- ADHD and me
Revd Dr Ayla Lepine, Associate Rector, St James’s Piccadilly, reflects on her recent diagnosis of ADHD When Revd John Beauchamp invited me to offer a personal reflection about my experience with…
- Why and how should we make Christmas services inclusive of all abilities?
Some thoughts and reflections by Celia Webster from WAVE for change. God is a neurodiverse God – He doesn’t quite think like us. He often sees things from a different angle.…
- Disability History Month 2023
John Beauchamp, our Diocesan Disability Ministry Enabler, writes about this year’s theme of ‘Disability, children and youth’. 16 November – 16 December This year ‘Disability History Month’ is focussing on ‘Disability, children…
- Reverend Anthea Carmichael opens London Gala celebrating Nation of Grenada
Reverend Anthea Carmichael, Vicar of St Catherine’s Church, Neasden, who is of Grenadian descent, has led the opening prayer at a London Gala celebrating the nation of Grenada. The Grenadian Prime…