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Weekly Online Service
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A Service for the Seventh Sunday of Easter - Sunday 17 May 2026
4d ago00:40:28Tap to summarizeJoin us this Sunday for an online service from St Peter & St Paul in Old Bolingbroke in rural Lincolnshire, led by Rev Judith Simons.Last year, the community here won Church of the Year, and the Church and Community Volunteers Award for England - praised as “an outstanding example of what a small, rural church can achieve through energy, imagination, and community spirit.”And we’ll learn more about the fascinating heritage of Old Bolingbroke - the birthplace of King Henry IV - and how the local community have come together to maintain the historic sites.“It’s a model for us all, I think” said Dr David Stocker, Professor of Medieval Studies at the University of Leeds.As we reach the seventh Sunday of Easter, in this service, we reflect on the moments after the Last Supper, as Jesus prepares to say goodbye to the disciples, knowing that he is about to give his life for our sins.“All Jesus wants is for us to know him and to know God.”Whether you're exploring faith, returning to church, or looking for spiritual encouragement, you are warmly invited to worship with our growing online community across England and beyond.
Transcribe →A Service for the Sixth Sunday of Easter - Sunday 10 May 2026
2w ago00:20:12Tap to summarizeToday's online service comes from Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-upon-Avon - the place where William Shakespeare was baptised and is buried.Led by Rev Patrick Taylor and his team, the service will explore how creative gifts, talents and personal experiences can be part of God’s calling rather than distractions from it. The service also features a powerful testimony from Chelsea, a member of Holy Trinity’s congregation.Whether you join us every week, are exploring faith, returning to church, or simply looking for spiritual encouragement, you are warmly invited to worship with our growing online community across England and beyond.
Transcribe →A Service for the Fifth Sunday of Easter - Sunday 3 May 2026
3w ago00:41:46Tap to summarizeA Service for the Fifth Sunday of Easter. Our service today is from St Paul's Ireland Wood in the Diocese of Leeds.Rev Mark Harlow leads us through this week's worship, as we explore the question "What does it look like to be troubled?" and consider how Jesus' teachings before his death and after his resurrection can help us deal with the troubles we face both in our lives and the wider world. Whether you join us every week are exploring faith, returning to church, or simply looking for spiritual encouragement, you are warmly invited to worship with our growing online community across England and beyond.
Transcribe →A Service for the Fourth Sunday of Easter - Sunday 26 April 2026
4w ago00:40:23Tap to summarizeA Service for Vocation Sunday.What is God calling you to do?Join us today for our Vocation Sunday service from St Thomas’s, Ipswich, as we explore the many ways God calls people, through moments of clarity, quiet listening, and their lifelong journey of faith.Led by Rev Rachel Revely, this service reflects on vocation not just as a role, but as a response: listening for God’s voice and courageously following where it leads. Through scripture, including Psalm 23, and the stories of people in the congregation, we hear how calling is lived out every day.Wherever you are today, you are warmly invited to worship with our growing online community across England and beyond.
Transcribe →A Service for St George's Day - Thursday 23 April 2026
4w ago00:17:51Tap to summarizeJoin us today for our St George’s Day for a service of prayer during the day.Rev Nathan Joss-Pothen leads this reflective service, exploring the history and real life of our patron saint: not the legend of a knight slaying a dragon, but a man of deep Christian faith, best known for his courage, and how Jesus' words in John 15.18-21 stand as a warning to the disciples, but also a promise that Jesus will not abandon us.Whatever your situation and wherever you are today, you are warmly invited to worship with our growing online community across England and beyond.
Transcribe →A Service for the Third Sunday of Easter - Sunday 19 April 2026
Apr 1900:11:48Tap to summarizeOur service today comes from St Luke's Moulsham in Chelmsford, where Rev Canon Stephanie Gillingham leads us in focusing on the theme of hope, as we explore what happened on the road to Emmaus.She will be joined by members of her congregation as they lead us in prayer, scripture, and song reminding us that we are 'resurrection people'.Wherever you are, you are warmly invited to worship with our growing online community that reaches across England and beyond.
Transcribe →A Service for the Second Sunday of Easter - Sunday 12 April 2026
Apr 1200:36:39Tap to summarizeA Service for Low Sunday.Join us this Sunday for an online service from the Trelawny Benefice in Cornwall, led by Rev Richard Allen, with songs from St Cleer Primary School.In the first service after Easter, we rejoice in Jesus being alive. We’ll think more closely about the powerful story of the resurrection. And we’ll hear testimonies from two people, sharing how they came to know Jesus and his story.“I can live freely knowing God loves me. The resurrection of Jesus is not just a historical event, it's a promise to me that Jesus is alive and I am not alone."Whether you're exploring faith, returning to church or looking for encouragement this week, you are invited to worship with our growing online community across England and beyond.
Transcribe →A Service for Easter Day - Sunday 5 April 2026
Apr 500:41:10Tap to summarizeAlleluia, Christ is Risen! Join us this Easter for a special online service, led by Rev Sam Rylands, with people of all ages, across the country, sharing their journeys to faith.Our service today brings together music, prayer, scripture, and reflection as we proclaim the good news that has shaped the Church for over two thousand years.Easter is an invitation to all - whether you've been to church before or not. It’s the time when we celebrate bringing hope, forgiveness, and new life. Celebrate the joy of this day with us as we gather to mark the heart of the Christian faith; the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Hear the Easter story - of the cross, the resurrection, the empty tomb, and the risen Christ.“Whoever you are, whatever your story, you are most welcome”
Transcribe →A Service for Palm Sunday - Sunday 29 March 2026
Mar 2900:23:18Tap to summarizeA Service for Palm Sunday.Join us today for our online Palm Sunday service, brought to you by the Cloverleaf Parishes and the wider community around the town of Chard.As we enter Holy Week, Rev Deborah Perreau will reflect on the significance of the donkey - both historically and biblically - and explore why Jesus chose this humble creature for his journey into Jerusalem.She will be joined by Rev Nick Jerrett, Rev Dan Rollings, and members of their congregations as they lead us in prayer, scripture, and song.Whether you're exploring faith, returning to church, or simply looking for spiritual encouragement, you are warmly invited to worship with our growing online community across England and beyond.
Transcribe →A Service for the Fifth Sunday of Lent - Sunday 22 March 2026
Mar 2200:28:08Tap to summarizeJoin us today for our online service for the Fifth Sunday of Lent, coming from St Jude‑on‑the‑Hill, London.As we enter Passiontide, Rev Emily Kolltveit reflects on the theme of restoration — how we rise from the ashes of Lent and become people of the resurrection.This week’s location beautifully mirrors that theme: the Lady Chapel at St Jude‑on‑the‑Hill, currently undergoing a restoration project bringing new life to Walter Percival Starmer’s remarkable paintings and murals.The service also features solo cello music performed by Gabriel Francis‑Dehqani, offering moments of stillness and reflection.Whether you're exploring faith, returning to church, or looking for spiritual encouragement, you are warmly invited to worship with our growing online church community across England and beyond.
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