Weekly Online Service

A Service for National Volunteer Week.Today's service for National Volunteer Week is from Emmanuel Loughborough.Led by Rev Michael Broadley and Christine Harrison, the service highlights the importance of the work volunteers play in our churches and communities and also explores what it means to be part of the body of Christ. We will hear from volunteers at Emmanuel Loughborough about their experiences and they will help lead worship and parts of the service.Be sure to tune in and be part of this community of faith, connecting worshippers across England and beyond.

Join us today for our Ascension Day Service from the Chapel of the Order of the Holy Paraclete in Whitby, led by The Rt Rev Barry Hill, Bishop of Whitby.Today is the launch of Thy Kingdom Come, the global prayer movement over the next 11 days leading up to Pentecost, where many Christians will join together to pray for their family, friends and colleagues to know more of God's love in Jesus Christ.The music in today's service is from the choirs of Grace and Emmanuel College and Emmanuel College Jazz Band, in a variety of languages to reflect the global nature of Thy Kingdom Come.Be sure to tune in and be part of this community of faith, connecting worshippers across England and beyond.

Today's service for the Sixth Sunday of Easter comes from Marsden and Slaithwaite in West Yorkshire.Led by Rev Graeme Holdsworth and featuring music from local schoolchildren, we'll be exploring what it means to proclaim the Good News in public and what this means for our lives and communities. Be sure to tune in and be part of this community of faith, connecting worshippers across England and beyond.

Our Service today is for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, from the Trelawny Benefice in Cornwall.Rev Richard Allen will be taking us on a journey across his benefice visiting farmers and the music group Forever Grateful, exploring what it means to put into practice the love of Jesus to the backdrop of the Cornish landscape.Be sure to tune in and be part of this community of faith, connecting worshippers across England and beyond.

Our Service today is for Vocation Sunday, from St John's Park, Sheffield.The Service is led collaboratively by Rev Luke Graham, The Rt Rev Mark Tanner, Bishop of Chester, and individuals involved in the Ministry Experience Scheme.During the service we would like you to keep in mind the questions 'Where is God calling me?' and 'What is He calling me to do?' as the sermon reflects on the significance of hearing God call us by name.

Today's special service comes from St James's, Piccadilly, as the nation unites to remember the end of the Second World War in Europe.The service is led by Rev Lucy Winkett, Rector of St James's and features a first-hand account of how the church was bombed during the Blitz, as well as contributions from Rt Rev Hugh Nelson, Bishop to the Forces, Armed Forces chaplains and music from St Martin's Voices.Be sure to tune in and be part of this community of faith, connecting worshippers across England and beyond.

Our service today is for the Third Sunday of Easter, from Christ Church, Winchester.The Service is led by Jack Percey and Jessica Monk who work with the students in their parish. We will also be hearing from two students about how they see Jesus at work in their life and generation and from Rev Simon Cansdale.Our worship today is also led by the Christ Church Student Worship Team.Be sure to tune in and be part of this community of faith, connecting worshippers across England and beyond.

Join us for our Service for the Second Sunday of Easter, from St John's Locks Heath.This service is Led by Rev Luiz Lima and his team, and will be exploring how the example of the disciples witnessing the resurrection changed them profoundly and how that transformative belief can change us today.Be sure to tune in and be part of this community of faith, connecting worshippers across England and beyond.

Join us today for our Easter Day Service from Holy Sepulchre, London.For the past week we have reflected and remembered Jesus' sacrifice, His Love and the hope that was born through His suffering. The story did not end, resurrection has come and life has been reborn.Our Easter Day service is an invitation to all - whether you've been to church before or never joined us - and is led by four church leaders from different parts of the Church of England, united in song, word and prayer at Holy Sepulchre, the National Musicians Church and Royal Fusiliers Chapel.Be sure to tune in and be part of this community of faith, connecting worshippers across England and beyond. Whether you have been to Church before or not, you're invited to this service that we're bringing to you, wherever you're celebrating Easter.

Join us today for our Service for Good Friday from Emmanuel Loughborough.In today's service, we hear about the events of Good Friday according to the Gospel writer John. As we watch this profound day reenacted by the community at Emmanuel Loughborough, Rev Kat Marjoribanks asks about the questions we ask Jesus, and more importantly, if we ready to hear the answers.Be sure to tune in and be part of this community of faith, connecting worshippers across England and beyond.

Join us this week for our Service for Palm Sunday. The service is from St John the Baptist in Ermine, Lincoln and is led by the Rev Rachel Heskins. During the service, members of the community at St John the Baptist will take us through the story of the Passion Reading and Rev Rachel Heskins will be exploring what it means to be active in the stories of Jesus, especially on Palm Sunday, where we hear about how Jesus disrupted the established order and how God's plans are way beyond our own expectations.We will also be hearing about the hope of restoration and their work to create a wild flower meadow within their grounds.Be sure to tune in and be part of this community of faith, connecting worshippers across England and beyond.

Join us for our Service for the Fifth Sunday of Lent. This week's service is from St. Leonard's Church in Hythe and is led by the Rev Michael Darkins.St Leonards has a famous ossuary which holds the remains of thousands of people from the 13th to the 15th centuries. St Leonard's Youth will also help lead some of our service today as we join them on their sailing weekend with the Morning Star Trust, a Christian sailing charity.Be sure to tune in and be part of this community of faith, connecting worshippers across England and beyond.

Join us for our Service for Mothering Sunday, from the beautiful Lambeth Palace Gardens surrounded by some wonderful signs of spring. This service is led by the Rev Dylan Turner, joined by the Community of St. Anselm.In this service, we'll show gratitude to those in our lives who have helped mother and nurture us, whether a parent, teacher, guardian or mentor. However today is also a complex day for many and Rev Dylan Turner will be sharing in those difficult feelings and exploring how Jesus' love for us knows no bounds.The community of St. Anselm will lead us in prayers and speak about how we can nurture communities which are compassionate and loving.Be sure to tune in and be part of this community of faith, connecting worshippers across England and beyond.

Join us for our Service for the Third Sunday of Lent, led by the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell.This week we're celebrating five years of worshipping online together. The online service started streaming in March 2020, since then we've shared 273 services from all over the country and beyond. Each week, thousands of people join us online, many of whom are unable to visit services in person and have found community in watching the online service with others.Today we're at Bishopthorpe Palace as we look back at our favourite moments of the service and one of our regular online audience members will be contributing a reading.Please join us in highlighting five years of online services and tell us about your favourite moments, hymns, readings, or scenery. And be sure to tune in and be part of this community of faith, connecting worshippers across England and beyond.You can find local online and in-person services at AChurchNearYou.com

Join us for our Service for the Second Sunday of Lent, led by Rev Richard Allen, Rector of the Trelawny Benefice.This week he will be looking at the theme of what it means to have hopes and ambition as a Christian, set to the beautiful backdrop of Cornwall's coastline.Be sure to tune in and be part of this community of faith, connecting worshippers across England and beyond.

Join us for our Service for the First Sunday of Lent, from St Thomas's Hospital Chapel and led by the chaplaincy team of Guys and St Thomas's Hospital.This service also forms part of the National Day of Reflection marking five years since the Covid-19 pandemic, with prayers and testimonies from nurses of finding hope through fellowship, prayer, and community during times of hardship and sadness. In moments when all seems dark, we are reminded of Jesus's steadfast faith and endurance during His forty days and forty nights in the wilderness and how Jesus' unwavering hope serves as an inspiration for us to remain hopeful even through our own trials. Be sure to tune in and be part of this community of faith, connecting worshippers across England and beyond.

Join us for our Service for the Sunday before Lent, from St Paul's Church, Withington. This service is led by Rev Cate Allison and our music today is from the Diocese of Manchester Choral Scholars.During this service we will be reflecting on Jesus' transfiguration on the mountain.

Join us for our Service for the Second Sunday before Lent, from St Catharine's, Gloucester. This service is led by Rev Jo Pestell with contributions from members of the church's congregation.During this service we will explore how Jesus is 'God with us'.Be sure to tune in and be part of this community of faith, connecting worshippers across England and beyond.

Join us for our Service for the Third Sunday before Lent, from Rotherham Minster. This service is led by Rev Canon Phil Batchford and Rev Justine Smith along with some of the congregation from the Minster. During this service we will explore what it means to be the people of God and how God calls us to be like Jesus.Be sure to tune in and be part of this community of faith, connecting worshippers across England and beyond.

A Service for Racial Justice Sunday.Our service today is for Racial Justice Sunday, from St Francis at the Engine Room in London. This service is led by The Rt Rev Prof Anderson Jeremiah, Bishop of Edmonton, joined by clergy from across the country including Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin.During this service we will explore the importance of racial Justice and how it is rooted in core Christian values. Be sure to tune in and be part of this community of faith, connecting worshippers across England and beyond.

Our service today is for the Feast of Candlemas and comes from St Clement, Sandwich in the Diocese of Canterbury. This service is led by Fr Sebastian Hamilton, Rector of St Clement, Sandwich, and St Paul and St Paul, Worth. During this service we will explore what it means to rejoice with Mary, Joseph, Anna and Simeon that Jesus is the light of the world and the light in the darkness.Be sure to tune in and be part of this community of faith, connecting worshippers across England and beyond.

A Service for the Third Sunday of Epiphany | The Church of EnglandOur service for the Third Sunday of Epiphany is from St John the Evangelist, Woodley, in the Diocese of Oxford. This service is led by Rev Mark Nam, vicar of St John and a member of The Teahouse, a group to support Chinese Heritage clergy within the Church of England. This service looks ahead to Lunar New Year as the Year of the Snake begins, with a sermon exploring the symbolism of the snake throughout scripture and how it relates to our everyday lives.Be sure to tune in and be part of this community of faith, connecting worshippers across England and beyond.

Our service of morning prayer today is for the Second Sunday of Epiphany from St Andrew's Church, Wickford, in the Diocese of Chelmsford, and is led by Rev Jonathan Evens, Team Rector of Wickford and Runwell.This service will focus on the story of Jesus turning water into wine at the wedding in Cana and how Jesus calls us.

Our Service today is for the Second Sunday of Epiphany and is from Christ Church, Flackwell Heath in the diocese of Oxford, led by Rev James Dwyer.This service will focus and celebrate the importance of the baptism of Jesus in the river Jordan and how we can all be invited into the eternal life that is found in him.Be sure to tune in and be part of this community of faith, connecting worshippers across England and beyond.

Join us for the feast of Epiphany and a blessing of chalk from St Stephen with St John, Westminster led by Rev Graham Buckle.This service will focus on the wise men and feature a blessing of chalk with some familiar doors. Also taking part will be some students from the Burdett-Coutts & Townshend CE Primary School.Be sure to tune in and be part of this community of faith, connecting worshippers across England and beyond.

A Quiet Christmas ServiceJoin us for a Quiet Christmas Service with Rev Laura Darrall from St Mary with St Nicholas, Lavant, Chichester.Today is a reflective service of song and poem, where during the busyness of Christmas we can find some quiet and take some time to be open with our struggles before God.Be sure to tune in and be part of this community of faith, connecting worshippers across England and beyond.

Happy Christmas! Today our service is from Trelawny Benefice in Cornwall with Rev Richard Allen.This is a service for everyone, focusing on Jesus being at the centre of Christmas and telling the story of our saviour's birth, through song, scripture readings and nativity scenes with contributors from young to old.Watch now and be part of our community of faith, connecting worshippers across England and beyond.

Our Midnight Mass service tonight is from Manchester Cathedral and is led by Canon Grace Thomas.Tonight we celebrate the birth of our saviour into this world, reflecting upon the theme of holy silence during this service.Unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given.Join worshippers across England and beyond as we prepare to celebrate Christmas.

Our service today is a wonderful opportunity for you and your family to get involved and take part in making your own Christingles. Join Rev Lee Kirkby from St Thomas' Church, Newcastle, and reflect on how the Christingle symbolises all that Jesus means to us.How to make your own Christingle:Take your orange and tie your red ribbon around it, or if you are using tape, stick it around the middle of the orangeNext, make a small cross in the top of your orange that's the right size to hold your candle (this step needs to be completed by an adult!)Wrap your tinfoil around the base of your candle, to catch any wax, and gently insert it into the cross in the orangeCarefully push the sweets or fruit on to your four cocktail sticks - be careful with the sharp endsThen push the four sticks into the orange towards the top, evenly spaced outYour Christingle is now ready for the candle to be lit during the service

A Service for the Fourth Sunday of Advent with The Way UKOur Service today for the Fourth Sunday of Advent is in collaboration with The Way UK and led by Jesse and Xenia alongside special guest The Rt Rev Prof Anderson Jeremiah, the Bishop of Edmonton.The focus of today's service is Mary and what we can learn from her about how to handle our faith in times of uncertainty.Be sure to tune in and be part of this vibrant community of faith, connecting worshippers across England and beyond.

Our Carol Service today is from St Jude-on-the-Hill with The Rev Emily Kolltveit. This special service for the Third Sunday of Advent is a service of song and word.The music in the service is by The sixth form St Jude-on-the-Hill Choral Scholars, Inspire programme and their Director of Music Nicholas Chalmers, along with Robert Vel, their pop scholar.Be sure to tune in and experience the spirit of Advent as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ.

Our Church of England Sunday Service today is coming to you from Crofton Parish with Rev Richard England. This special service for the second Sunday of Advent focuses on John the Baptist.Also featured in the service is Crofton Cat, the much-loved mascot of Crofton Parish, who plays an important role in their children's ministry. Perfect for families, this service offers meaningful reflections and moments for all ages.Be sure to tune in and experience the spirit of Advent as we prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ.

Join us today for our First Sunday of Advent service, coming from St Paul's in St Albans. Rev Jono Tregale and Rev Diane Tregale, joint vicars of St Paul's lead us into the season of Advent with hope and reflection. St Paul's was featured in our Christmas film for 2023, and this week, we'll revisit some of the heartwarming interviews with members of the congregation. Together, we'll explore how their stories continue to inspire as we start this season of anticipation. Be sure to tune in and experience this special Advent journey, connecting with worshippers across England and beyond.

Join us today for our Church of England Sunday Service, coming to you from the Trelawny Benefice in Cornwall.Led by Rev Richard Allen, this special service for Christ the King Sunday invites us on an autumnal walk through God's creation, exploring all the ways Jesus can work in our lives to bring hope, transformation, and renewal.Connect with believers across England and beyond as we mark Christ the King Sunday together.

A Service of Morning Prayer.Join us on the second Sunday before Advent for a service of morning prayer, led by Rev Alex Norris. Morning prayer is a way for us to start the day in praise and thanksgiving to God.

Join us today for our Remembrance Sunday service from Knightsbridge Barracks and St Giles-in-the-Fields, London. Led by The Rev (Capt). Thomas Sander CF, Chaplain of the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, this service of Matins will honour those who have served and sacrificed.This poignant service will feature reflections from military personnel, weaving together worship, remembrance, and personal stories to commemorate the bravery and dedication of those in the Armed Forces.

Following in the footsteps of the saints, A Service for the All Saints Day.Rev Canon Claire Lording leads our time of online worship from Pershore Abbey in Worcestershire.We will be reminded how we can come together as a 'cloud of witnesses' to see God's Kingdom here on earth.

Join us today for a special service from the Church of England alongside The Methodist Church. Marking the 21st anniversary of the Anglican-Methodist Covenant. This service brings together stories from around the country, highlighting the transformative ecumenical partnerships between Anglican and Methodist communities.Created in joint partnership by both churches, this celebration will share the powerful impact of unity and collaboration across our traditions, demonstrating how we continue to walk together in faith and mission.Be part of this inspiring occasion as we reflect on our shared journey and renew our commitment to deeper fellowship.

Our Church of England's Sunday Service today is coming to you from Nelson Street Church in Rochdale. Led by Rev Janie Cronin, this week's service centres around heartfelt worship and exploring how we can share the light of Jesus in our daily lives.Over the past year, Nelson Street Church has seen a movement of seekers drawn to its doors, and this service will share the stories of individuals who have been moved to come to church and explore faith.Be part of this inspiring worship community.

A Harvest Festival Service.Our Harvest Festival Sunday Service this week is coming to you from the Trelawny Benefice in Cornwall. Led by Rev Richard Allen, we'll be celebrating Harvest Festival with a unique twist!In this inspiring service, Richard takes us to a local ploughing match and tractor service, reflecting on the importance of Fairtrade food and how all of this is part of God's harvest. It's a celebration of community, hard work, and faith, showing us how God's provision extends beyond the church walls and into the fields.

What Do You Treasure?Our Church of England Sunday Service this week is from St Peter's in the Parish of St Helier. Join Rev Tracy Marlow and her team as they share their inspiring mission and explore the question: What Do You Treasure? In this thought-provoking service, we'll reflect on what we value most in our lives and how our faith can guide us in discovering our true treasures.

What do we mean by belonging?Our Church of England Sunday service this week is from St Barnabas, Ealing in collaboration with Housing Justice for Homelessness Sunday.The Rev Sarah Howard-Jones will lead this service about finding belonging in community.

A service for Generosity Sunday.Our Church of England national online service this week is from Holy Trinity, Roehampton.Rev Joshua Rey leads this service and will be helping us to reflect on how we can be generous.

A Service for the feast of St Matthew.Our Church of England national online service this week is from the Chapel of St Mark with St John, designed for the Deaf community at Reading Deaf Centre.This service is conducted entirely in British Sign Language with voiceover and led by Rev Dr Hannah Lewis. It will focus on St. Matthew, reminding us that God calls each of us.

"Who do you say that I am?" Our Church of England national online service this week is from Christ Church, Flackwell Heath.Rev James Dwyer explores the question Jesus asked to his disciples': "Who do you say that I am?"

Our Church of England national online service this week is from St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.School chaplains and children's workers from across the country will be contributing to this week's service of encouragement, discussing what the example of Jesus learning in the temple can teach us.

Our Church of England national online service this week is from St Martin-in-the-Fields, London.Rev Angela Sheard will be helping us to find space and rest in God using contemplative walking.

Our Church of England national online service this week is from St Mary's, Ely.This service is led by Rev Phil Marsh, who will be exploring why Jesus refers to himself as the bread of life and how remarkable the gift of God in Jesus truly is.

Our Church of England service this week is from All Saints' Cottenham, near Cambridge.This service is led by Rev Lynda Davies, showing us how café church has helped the congregation grow in reaching their community. She will also be helping us to reflect on how we feed on Jesus' word and drink in His life.

"How lovely on the mountains" - a service from Switzerland.Our service this week is from the Bernese Oberland in Switzerland, where Rev Richard Allen will be showing us around this beautiful region of mountains, waterfalls and lakes where he plays a role as an English-speaking Chaplain.

"The body of Christ"Our Church of England service for the Tenth Sunday after Trinity is from St Mark's, Great Grimsby.This service is led by Rev Matt Rogers, who will be talking about the roles we play in the body of Christ as a church and as individuals.