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A prayer for HRH The Princess of Wales.
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A prayer on the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
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Congratulations to The Duke and Duchess of Sussex! Here is a prayer on their special day. Read a text version on our website: #RoyalWedding   #HarryandMeghan
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“It just blew the place open!” - Watch @PB_Curry and @JustinWelby speak about today’s #RoyalWedding sermon and service #HarryAndMeghan :
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A prayer on the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh:
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Prayers for Prime Minister Boris Johnson, our healthcare workers and all those affected by coronavirus.
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Synod has apologised for the racism experienced by black and minority ethnic people in the Church of England since the arrival of the Windrush generation. Members of #Synod unanimously voted to redouble efforts to combat racism. Read more:
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🙌🏻 Happy Easter! 🙌🏻 Alleluia! Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. Alleluia! #HappyEaster
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We are excited to share the Liturgy from the Coronation Rite of HM King Charles III. Authorised by Archbishop @JustinWelby , the Liturgy outlines the order of the Coronation service, and explanations behind key elements. Read at . #Coronation
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"Now, more than ever, it is important that we talk to one another about issues that we're struggling with. And it is OK to not feel OK." Watch The Duke of Cambridge's reflection and catch up with this week's online service at . @KensingtonRoyal
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Why does the Archbishop of Canterbury, @JustinWelby , crown the monarch? 👑 As senior bishop of the Church of England, the Archbishop of Canterbury has crowned most monarchs over the past 1,000 years. Learn more at . [📸: Press Association] #Coronation
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Prayers for the firefighters, emergency services and all those trying to contain the #NotreDame cathedral fire.
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A prayer following the #Londonattack
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Congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex on the birth of their baby boy. Here is a prayer for their new child: #RoyalBaby
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A prayer for the people of #SriLanka this #EasterSunday : God our saviour, look on this wounded world in pity and in power; hold us fast to your promises of peace won for us by your risen Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen
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The Coronation Bible will be presented to The King during the Coronation service. Three identical copies have been made: one will be given to The King, and the other two will be placed in the archives of @wabbey and @OxUniPress #Coronation
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A Prayer for #GoodFriday : Dear God, On this busy day, we remember Jesus, Who died on a cross to show love for all the world and to bring hope to every situation. Help us share that love and hope with our families, our friends, our world. Amen.
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The Church of England is the established Christian church in England. Our roots go back to the time of the Roman Empire, when the church came into existence in what was then the province of Britain. Find out more about our history at .
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A special #Easter message from HM The Queen: “The discovery of the risen Christ on the first Easter Day gave his followers new hope and fresh purpose... “As dark as death can be, particularly for those suffering with grief, light and life are greater.”
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A Prayer for the King. 🙏
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Prayers for Prof Dawkins and his family
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Richard Dawkins has suffered a stroke
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A prayer for King Charles III.
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Submit your prayers, messages of well wishes and congratulations to HM King Charles III on his upcoming Coronation. Write your message at . #Coronation
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
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🙌🏾 Happy Easter! 🙌🏾 Alleluia! Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. Alleluia!
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Alston Moor churches have joined up to deliver essentials across their 130 square mile parish. Every week during lockdown, groceries, prescriptions and other goods are delivered to more than 130 families by a team of 14 volunteers.
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More than 30,000 meals have been given to NHS staff and the vulnerable by a project supported by the Diocese of Gloucester. Find out how the Church is supporting communities across the country during the COVID-19 crisis. 👇
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Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. A plain text and audio version of today's prayer is available at .
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'We give you thanks for the reign of your servant Elizabeth, our Queen.' 🙏🏾 Join us in praying for Her Majesty The Queen as we celebrate the #PlatinumJubilee . 👑 @RoyalFamily
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“When people have been unable to pay for food, we have supplied food parcels and purchased particular things needed." - Rev Preb Chris Thorpe Find out how 1,000 calls for help have been answered by the church in a Shropshire town:
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A family prayer on the death of Her Majesty The Queen.
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"He is not here, but has risen." Luke 24.5 Today, Easter Day, we remember the empty tomb, and celebrate Jesus’ rising from the dead. Through his death and resurrection, Jesus offers us new life in him.
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He Is Risen! Alleluia! Celebrate with a service led by Archbishop @JustinWelby with @DoverBishop , Caroline Welby and 10-year-old Theodore Levings. The service was recorded at their homes. Watch at 9am and follow the order of service and sermon at .
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"Let us be clear: racism is an affront to God. It is born out of ignorance, and must be eradicated." Read the full statement from Archbishop @JustinWelby and Archbishop @JohnSentamu in response to events in the United States of America:
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"The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." #PrayForLondon after the #LondonAttacks
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"Life-changing, life-affirming truth." Broadcaster, @mrdanwalker , shares his favourite Christmas carol. #JoinTheSong
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A prayer for King Charles III.
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Happy Easter from the Church of England! Watch our #EasterSunday service, led by Archbishop @JustinWelby , now at . The service was recorded at their homes. The page also includes downloadable and printable copies of the order of service and sermon.
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🙌🏻 Happy Easter! 🙌🏻 Alleluia! Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. Alleluia! #HappyEaster
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Today we celebrate the 30th anniversary of women's ordination to the priesthood. On 12 March 1994, the first 32 women to become priests in the Church of England were ordained at Bristol Cathedral. Join us in giving thanks for women priests and their ministry.
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We'd just like to say... thank you 🙏🌟 Thanks to churchwardens, vicars, volunteers, curates, cleaners, choirs, lay leaders, children's and youth workers and all those who keep churches running. Times have been challenging. We're grateful to all those who go above and beyond.
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A prayer on the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. 🙏
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We will remember them. 🙏 #LestWeForget #RemembranceSunday
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Christ Church Eastbourne is serving up to 200 meals per day during lockdown. Supporting the vulnerable in its community, the church has been providing breakfasts, afternoon meals and evening takeaways, alongside food parcels.
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Our weekly online service comes at the end of #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek and is led by Rev Prof Gina Radford, with a contribution from HRH The Duke of Cambridge @KensingtonRoyal . Join us on Facebook or YouTube from 9am on Sunday.
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Wherever you are on life's journey, you're invited to church this Christmas. ⭐ Be the first to see our #FollowTheStar campaign video. Discover more at .
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16,000 churches 8,000 food banks 5,000 lunch clubs 4,000 parent-toddler groups 2,700 community cafes 2,400 night shelters 2,300 breakfast or holiday clubs An independent study has found that our churches' value to society is worth £12.4bn. 🙏🙌
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“It’s about loving your neighbour.” – Archbishop of Canterbury, @JustinWelby . #GetBoostedNow this Advent and Christmas, to protect yourself and others. Go to .
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Today we remember Maximilian Kolbe, a friar who volunteered to die in place of a stranger at Auschwitz
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At this difficult and challenging time, over 65 churches and movements, representing hundreds of others, have come together online to sing #TheUKBlessing . Watch the song in full:
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"We want to help make sure no one in Birmingham is going hungry.” - Fred Rattley, CEO @ThriveBham Find out how the Church is supporting the most vulnerable in communities.
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We’re excited to share our 2019 Christmas advert, following the real-life stars of St Peter’s Church in Stockton-on-Tees as they prepare for Christmas. #FollowTheStar this Christmas by finding your nearest services and events at .
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'Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.' - Isaiah 41.10
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A prayer for Prime Minister @BorisJohnson and all those in intensive care.
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A prayer following today's events at #LondonBridge .
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The Queen has approved the nomination of Bishop @CottrellStephen as the next Archbishop of York, Downing Street has announced. Read the full #ABY98 release:
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Congratulations to The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their son. Here is a prayer for the #RoyalBaby :
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Almighty God To whom all hearts are open, All desires known, And from whom no secrets are hidden: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts By the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, That we may perfectly love you, And worthily magnify your holy name; Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. #LoveLight #LightNight
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Our buildings may be closed for now, but Christians are on the frontline serving their communities. Discover the stories of a GP, an inspector, and a foodbank volunteer.
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Join us in a prayer of remembrance for Her Late Majesty The Queen.
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The 133rd #BishopofLondon will be Bishop Sarah Mullally. Before becoming Bishop of Crediton, Sarah was a parish priest and Chief Nursing Officer for England:
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As part of #InternationalCatDay , we're celebrating the felines that call our churches and cathedrals home. Show and tail your photos with us by using #CofECats . 📸: @engcathedrals of @BudgeofNorwich
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Christ is risen! Join us from St Mary's Church, Holy Island, to celebrate Easter Day, with a sermon from Archbishop of York @CottrellStephen . This service has BSL interpretation in-vision and has been manually subtitled. Watch now at .
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Read a selection of stories from churches across the country on how they are serving communities at this challenging time:
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“Will the Minister agree with me that there is no such thing in law as an illegal asylum seeker, only an asylum seeker?" In the House of Lords, @BishopSouthwark questioned the Government on its asylum seeker removals policy.
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The Coronation Chair, made at the start of the 14th century, is a focal point of the Coronation service. Also known as St Edward’s Chair, King Charles III will be the 27th monarch to be anointed and crowned on it. [📸: @wabbey ] #Coronation
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'Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.' Matthew 5.4
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. #RemembranceDay #ArmisticeDay
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On All Saints’ Day we celebrate and give thanks for the lives and examples of people in whom the Church sees the grace of God at work. We pray that we may follow their example in godly life. 🙏🏽
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This week sees the 30th anniversary of approval by General Synod of the final legislation for women to become priests. According to our latest figures, a third of all those who are in ordained ministry are women and 31 women have been made bishops.
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On this day in 1994, the first women were ordained to the priesthood in the Church of England. The 32 women were ordained by the Rt Rev Barry Rogerson in Bristol Cathedral. Women now make up nearly a third of the 20,000 active clergy in the Church of England, with 25 bishops.
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On this day in 1992, final legislation for women to become priests was approved by the Church of England's General Synod. #MondayMotivation
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A prayer on the funeral of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh:
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Why our guidance on combating bullying is part of our vision for education. Read more in this blog from Nigel Genders, Chief Education Officer at the Church of England:
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"When we're honest and open and messy, that's community... and that's what lots of people are looking for." St Michael's, Eastbourne have increased the number of children and families in their church over the last two years. Discover more at .
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"I love the stories about Jesus, seeing my friends and singing in the choir." A new Sunday School and church choir has led to more children and young people attending St Leonard's Church in Loftus Parish.
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A prayer for the people of Lebanon.
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"Come to me, all you that are weary and carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11.28
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A prayer of remembrance for Her Late Majesty The Queen.
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We pray for the 46th @POTUS . In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏
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Libby Lane named as next Bishop of Derby
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Archbishop of Canterbury @JustinWelby will lead a national broadcast online and across 39 local BBC radio stations this Sunday. Find out more about how the Church of England is responding to the challenge of becoming a "different sort of church" at .
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Praying for the emergency services and all those in the #LondonBridge area this evening.
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We are seeking clarification on whether the Government announcement on social gatherings will affect services or other events in places of worship or other venues and we will provide an update in due course.
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The Queen has approved the appointment of the Revd Preb Rose Hudson-Wilkin as the next Bishop of Dover, @10DowningStreet has announced. Learn more:
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🙌🏽 Happy Easter! 🙌🏽 Alleluia! Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. Alleluia! #HappyEaster #HeIsRisen
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Wherever you are, you're invited to worship with us this Advent. ⭐ Journey to Christmas with services from across the Church of England. Discover more at . #FollowTheStar
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Watch our #PalmSunday national virtual service from 9am with @BishManchester , @archmanchester1 and Lucy Hargraves. The page also includes downloadable and printable copies of the order of service and sermon.
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A family prayer on the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh:
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We invite you to say this prayer tonight #coronavirus .
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Did you know... ‘Halloween’ is a contraction of 'All Hallows’ Eve', meaning the the night before All Hallows' Day, also know as All Saints' Day. Watch our national online service for All Saints at .
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Special services of prayer and dedication asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples should be introduced on a trial basis, @synod has agreed. Read more at .
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'For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.' - Isaiah 9.6
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Will you join Christians across the world tomorrow to say the Lord's Prayer at 11am? Archbishop @JustinWelby is backing a call from @Pontifex for Christians to say the Lord’s Prayer as part of the response to the #coronavirus pandemic. Find out more at .
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