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In the parish: Guidance on gravestones and monuments

Shiranikha Herbert outlines the regulations relating to churchyard memorials

04 Jul 2025

In the parish: How to plant a forest church

MAGDALENE Community Church (MCC) was launched two years ago as an “outdoor” church, to enable people to find and worship God by connecting with nature

20 Jun 2025

In the parish: How to make the church building more welcoming

Sally Welch considers the importance of a church’s external environment

13 Jun 2025

In the parish: Simple musical initiatives for your church

06 Jun 2025

In the parish: Mission through the Great Sacred Music project

23 May 2025

In the parish: How to run a successful hymnathon

16 May 2025

In the parish: How to make the most of music in church

02 May 2025

In the parish: How to plan a longer pilgrimage

11 Apr 2025

In the parish: How to launch a pilgrim path

04 Apr 2025

In the parish: How to make children welcome in church

21 Mar 2025

In the parish: How to make children feel at home in church

14 Mar 2025

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Heavenly melody of Margery Kempe

Medieval women’s ideas about heaven were inspired by the visions and sufferings they experienced, says Hetta Howes

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The Diocese of Guildford is seeking a passionate and visionary Programme Lead to lead its Foundations in Ministry (FiM) programme - a dynamic and growing initiative that equips lay leaders for transformative ministry in parishes, chaplaincies, and beyond.

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