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In the parish: Candlemas celebrations and crafts

Sally Welch reflects on the season

23 Jan 2026

In the parish: How to build a youth choir to support mission

Michael Piercy describes a new musical initiative that is bearing fruit

16 Jan 2026

In the parish: How to lead smooth baptisms in your church

Sally Welch offers some advice on the main challenges

09 Jan 2026

In the parish: How to hold Christmas services for parishioners living with dementia

12 Dec 2025

In the Parish: the art of walking through Advent

05 Dec 2025

In the parish: How to survive taking a funeral

14 Nov 2025

In the parish: How to use the clerical tools of the trade wisely

24 Oct 2025

In the parish: Simple adaptions to maximise your church’s accessibility

17 Oct 2025

In the parish: How to celebrate a Christian Harvest Festival

19 Sep 2025

In the Parish: How to care for all creatures great and small

12 Sep 2025

In the parish: How to celebrate patronal festivals

18 Jul 2025

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