We all have questions about the meaning of life, our purpose, and whether or not there is a God.
These are the kind of questions that people have debated and discussed throughout history. Millions of people over those years have tested the Christian faith and found that it makes sense.
- We believe that there is a God who created us and loves us.
- We believe that Jesus was uniquely both a human being and divine, and that his death means we can all be offered forgiveness for those things we do wrong.
- We believe that a new life is possible, with a sense of meaning and purpose that can't be matched by wealth or possessions.
- We believe that the Church is a community of flawed individuals who have realised that they need that help from God - our churches are not gatherings of good people, but a community of bad people who have to continually seek God's forgiveness.
You can read stories about local people below.
Faith stories
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1 May 2018
Worshippers honoured for their service to church and community
Fifteen long-serving worshippers were honoured by Bishop Christopher for their service to their church and ... read more
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11 April 2018
Australia placement was part of my ordination training
Sorrel Wood, who is training to be a vicar at Ripon College, Cuddesdon, in Oxford, ... read more
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5 December 2017
I've trusted God for all my 91 years
Joan Livingstone has led a full life, including bereavement, poverty and even imprisonment abroad. But ... read more
Find a Church local to you…
Church of England churches are also open to everyone, whether they believe or not. You can get married, have a child baptised, ask for the funeral of a relative, or just spend time in peace and quiet without having to become a member. Many of our churches are open during the day for you to visit as you wish. Why not click on the link below to find your nearest church and pop in when you can?
