A selection of news and stories from churches across the country on how they are serving their communities.
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Church transforms unused land into biodiverse community garden
15/02/2023
An urban church community has developed an abandoned patch of church land into a thriving garden, teeming with wildlife and benefitting the locals.
3 min read 
A life changed by Jesus
15/02/2023
Read the story of a Bolton mum who was struggling with alcohol addiction before receiving care, compassion and community at her local church.
3 min read
Why might Christians consider cutting down meat for Lent?
14/02/2023
Reducing meat consumption is a great way to respond to the Climate Emergency; cutting carbon impacts while saving money and potentially improving health.
3 min read
‘For many, pets are a lifeline’ – church pet food bank launches amid cost of living crisis
01/02/2023
A pet food bank set up with support from a church is helping people to feed their dogs, cats and even guinea pigs amid the cost of living crisis
2 min read
Dame Rachel de Souza - Children's Commissioner - National Education Conference 2023
27/01/2023
Dame Rachel de Souza, Children's Commissioner for England, spoke at the National Education Conference 2023.
14 min read
The Rt Hon Gillian Keegan MP - Secretary of State for Education - National Education Conference 2023
27/01/2023
The Rt Hon Gillian Keegan MP, Secretary of State for Education, spoke at the National Education Conference 2023.
8 min read
Lord Boateng, Chair of the Archbishops' Commission on Racial Justice, addresses the National Education Conference 2023
27/01/2023
Address by Lord Boateng, Chair of the Archbishops' Commission on Racial Justice, at the National Education Conference 2023
10 min read
God on a mountaintop – the church groups taking worship to the hills of Cumbria
13/01/2023
Growing network of Christians meeting in the great outdoors
3 min read
‘My life stopped’ – why bereavement ministry is vital
10/01/2023
The church-run Bereavement Journey course offers hope and changes lives.
4 min read
Congregation turns historic churchyard into wildlife haven
06/01/2023
A Derbyshire parish turns its churchyard into a wildlife haven in a green drive impacting all parts of parish life.
2 min read