​​​​​​​Benita Hewitt has been involved in research for 40 years and following a profound experience in her 40s which led her to God, she turned her professional curiosity about people's behaviour to understanding more about faith journeys.
The Church of England has something good to share with people and what's more, people are genuinely looking for it and interested!
Last week I was being royally treated by a diocese somewhere in England. Due to the pressure of time between presentations and meetings and our lack of local knowledge, there was only one option for a meal. Yes, the Golden Arches beckoned.
In 2013 the Church of England brought in new legislation regarding parochial fees, and it's probably fair to say that many of us are just catching up with the change!
During the busy time over the Christmas season, Life Events continue. We offer this prayer, signed by Penelope Beschizza, for all those involved in life event services this advent and Christmas.
​​​​​​​I feel as if I am late to the party with the word ‘relatable'. I've only just discovered how widely it's being used in popular culture, not just as a description of cute and comforting memes, proverbs and words, but also about celebrities, events, and yes, even Jesus.
All the contacts we would have made with couples and families for weddings and baptisms has been severely curtailed during 2020 and 2021. But relationships can be built back, if we stay in touch.
In March 2021, the popular online wedding Ceremony Planner, available through yourchurchwedding.org, changed format - this article explains.
This news item was issued by the Church of England on April 12th 2018: Generation Y still hope to walk down the aisle
A couple of years ago I was with a church who had built up a very significant wedding ministry. Once a year, they invited all the couples who had booked to be married in that year or the next to come to a special service.
