Churches

: Members of the General Synod react after blessings for same-sex couples was approved in a vote by the General Synod at The Church House.

Church of England votes to offer blessings to same sex couples Sophie Wills

St. Laurence's Church, Chorley

‘Winter is tough’: Lancashire church ready to combat cost of living crisis Jack Marshall

As the summer holiday season gets under way, churches in all parts of the County are holding a huge variety of events as they continue to be ‘healthy churches transforming communities’ in so many ways.

Summer holiday activities at Lancashire churches Helen Nicholas

Chocolate Easter Eggs are a traditional gift at this time of year (photo: adobe)

Traditions of Easter ... historical meaning and significance explained Nigel Booth

This is why people observe Ash Wednesday - and what the ashes mean Chelsea Rocks

Visitors to Greece must now wear face masks in numerous public spaces, as officials have tightened rules in an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus (Photo: Shutterstock)

Greece has brought in new face mask rules for tourists - and fines for those who... Helen Johnson

With Spain among the nations who have recently lifted some of their restrictions amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a few other countries in Europe look set to follow suit soon (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the European countries lifting lockdown restrictions Helen Johnson

This is the Easter story according to the Bible - and why we celebrate Stephanie Rendall

Easter 2020 will be earlier than it was last year (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is when Easter Sunday and Good Friday fall in 2020 - and why the date chang... Claire Schofield

The Bishop of Burnley

Churches embrace technology to help worhsippers during coronavirus outbreak Dominic Collis

The Fence United World Cup themed procession makes its way through the village.

Churches had nothing to do with hog roast By The Newsroom