Why Christian Faith?

The Christian faith can never be explained in short, pithy soundbites - so there are a number of agencies who can answer your questions about why millions of people have focused their lives on someone who was born, lived and died in a little Middle Eastern land 2000 years ago.

The Church of England is one of many Christian 'denominations' in the UK and our church buildings are everywhere! The Church itself, however, is made up of the people who worship in them and live their daily lives in accordance with their faith.

The following links will help you:

www.why-jesus.com  comments made by a variety of individuals over time

www.christianity.org.uk the Christian Enquiry Bureau

www.rejesus.co.uk explores Jesus' life, character, teachings and followers

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Pray One For Me

Church of England to launch prayer website
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Over 20% to observe Lent - but what with?

One in three planning to observe Lent don’t know what to give (or take) up survey finds – as Church House Publishing launches Reflections for Lent app
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Diocese issues security reminder following tragic death of Thornbury vicar

Clergy security system reminder and reassurance
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Fancy joining a one-off choir to perform Stainer's Crucifixion?

St Francis' Church, Westborough, invites singers to join its choir for a performance of the much-loved Lenten cantata
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Flagging up the Queen's Diamond Jubilee

Wonersh school children take part in a special service to mark Queen Elizabeth’s accession to the throne
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Queen: 'Church has helped to build a better society'

The Queen's speech at Lambeth Palace, 15/2/11
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Tell us about your church’s royal connections

WANTED: stories about the regal links between churches, cathedrals and the monarchy.
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Get the kettle on – and invite in the neighbours!

Traidcraft is urging churches to put on the kettle – to help tea-growing communities across East Africa and hit some of their own mission targets as well.
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Parish's Olympic Mission

From litter-picking, to taking a cake to a neighbour or blessing someone in God’s name – members of St Peter’s Shared Church are pursuing Olympic targets of their own.
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Pop a faith egg in your basket this Easter!

The Bishop of Dorking the Rt Revd Ian Brackley is urging shoppers to buy the only Easter egg to explain the meaning of Easter.
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