Friday 22 December 2023
The Church Times guide to useful websites. To add your website contact us at ads@churchtimes.co.uk.
www.fairfieldtrust.org
Homes for Independent living in a small community of retired Christian clergy, missionaries and other church workers, Torquay, Devon.
http://www.fairfieldtrust.org
www.ben-whitney.org.uk
NOT YOUR usual sermon. Radical. Rational. Inclusive. Unconventional preaching and discussion/study notes for each Sunday’s readings in the Common Lectionary, available every three months.
http://www.ben-whitney.org.uk
www.collegeofpreachers.co.uk
A ecumenical network of preachers offering bespoke training, public events and preaching resources.
https://www.collegeofpreachers.co.uk/
www.epiphanylifecoaching.com
Life, career and youth coaching for clergy families, missionaries and those exploring vocation/call with an Accredited Senior Coach via Skype.
http://www.epiphanylifecoaching.com
www.aslanchristianbooks.co.uk
A world of Christian resources - before you buy elsewhere, check our prices first! Over 50,000 books, Bibles, CDs, DVDs, gifts, etc. Free delivery, prices updated on a daily basis.
http://www.aslanchristianbooks.co.uk
www.bibleresources.org.uk
Great discounts on selected Bibles. Plus Non-English Scripture, Books & Multimedia resources. Bible Society recommended.
http://www.bibleresources.org.uk
www.biblesociety.org.uk
Good News Bibles Modern, accessible, engaging and trustworthy. Get your copy of the bestselling Bible translation from the Bible Society online shop.
http://www.biblesociety.org.uk
www.chbookshop.co.uk
Church House Bookshop - the official bookshop of the Church of England. Your first stop for Christian books and church supplies.
http://www.chbookshop.co.uk
www.pbs.org.uk
Specialist for Book of Common Prayer. Thomas Cranmer Biography, Evensong and Matins - text & CD format. Good selection Christian source books & academic texts.
http://www.pbs.org.uk
www.fireprotect.me.uk
Heritage & Ecclesiastical Fire Protection provides expert consultation and fire risk assessments for your church
http://www.fireprotect.me.uk
www.churchhomelesstrust.org.uk
Church Homeless Trust supporting homeless people, of all ages and backgrounds, across England, to rebuild their lives.
http://www.churchhomelesstrust.org.uk
www.sharefound.org/ctf
Please help The Share Foundation connect 16-17 year-olds with their lost Child Trust Funds.
http://www.sharefound.org/ctf
www.churchcushion.co.uk
We have 21 years experience of supplying high quality, affordable Church Pew Cushions, Kneelers/Hassocks and Altar Rail Kneelers.
http://www.churchcushion.co.uk
www.greenbarnes.co.uk
Suppliers of church signs, notice boards, incumbents boards, hymn boards, prayer boards and display cabinets.
https://www.greenbarnes.co.uk/products-for-churches-gallery/
www.lockiechurch.com
Lockie Limited. Leading suppliers of collection envelopes for churches, Gift Aid & schools.
http://www.lockiechurch.com
www.vanpoulles.co.uk
Complete church furnishers. Suppliers of all church requisites inc. candles, textiles & clothing items, metalware, woodwork , statuary etc. Tel. 01293 590100
http://www.vanpoulles.co.uk
www.holyart.co.uk
Religious art shop, selling exclusively online items as icons, madonnas crosses, crucifixes, there are consumables items for churches.
http://www.holyart.co.uk
www.wattsandco.com
From chalices to croziers, Watts & Co. sell ready-made church metalware, and handcraft bespoke pieces. Restoration is also available. Email watts@wattsandco.com
http://www.wattsandco.com
www.ChurchWeb.uk
Grow your congregation with ChurchWeb. The UK’s leading church website provider and IT consultancy.
http://www.ChurchWeb.uk
www.counsellingnorfolk.com
An opportunity to be heard and listened to professionally and confidentially, contact info@counsellingnorfolk.com, for info.
http://www.counsellingnorfolk.com
www.dsavltd.co.uk
Specialist AV for Ministry® - DSAV Ltd is a specialist installer of professional audio-visual solutions for churches across the UK.
http://www.dsavltd.co.uk
www.organistsonline.org
For finding temporary and permanent organists. Free to use across the UK since November 2000.
http://www.organistsonline.org
www.christianevidencesociety.org.uk
audio/written resources available to “give instruction in the evidence for Christianity.” Discover more; download leaflets/articles; listen to sponsored productions.
http://www.christianevidencesociety.org.uk
www.cms-uk.org
International mission community. We want the world to know Jesus. Opportunities in UK and abroad
http://www.cms-uk.org
www.evansmarqueehire.co.uk
Traditional and frame marquees, liners, tables, chairs, staging, lighting, for outreach, mission and social events.
http://www.evansmarqueehire.co.uk
www.holyfaith.org.uk
Helping people on their Christian journey. Free resources for reading online, printing or downloading. No registration required.
http://www.holyfaith.org.uk
www.onevillage.org
Rugs, duvets covers, cushions, fabrics, baskets & much much more. Craft made articles from artisans’ co-operatives in Asia and Africa.
http://www.onevillage.org
www.poterionfairtrade.co.uk
Poterion Fairtrade - the world’s first Fairtrade Communion Wine delivered next day direct to your door. Call 01785 817229 for details.
http://www.poterionfairtrade.co.uk
www.jurang.co.uk/shop
Fairtrade Coffee, Tea and Equipment. Order and pay online or open a Church credit account.
http://www.jurang.co.uk/shop
www.craigmyle.org.uk
Fundraising Communications Consultancy. Nearly 50 years’ experience with over 1,500 clients including 130 Churches.
http://www.craigmyle.org.uk
www.milltown-institute.ie
Highlights the range of fulltime, part- time and day release courses available at this Dublin college. Awards up to doctoral level in Theology, Philosophy and Spirituality are offered.
http://www.milltown-institute.ie
www.nottingham.ac.uk/theology/ distance-learning
The University of Nottingham offers established Distance Learning MA courses in Church History and Systematic and Philosophical Theology.
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/theology/ distance-learning
www.trinity-bris.ac.uk
Trinity College Bristol. Courses in Bible, theology, ministry - extension, foundation, under- & post-grad, ordination.
http://www.trinity-bris.ac.uk
www.spurgeons.ac.uk
From London’s heart into all the world. Relevant practical theological training for mission and ministry.
http://www.spurgeons.ac.uk
www.spurgeonsonline.org.uk
MTh in Preaching in association with The College of Preachers. Modules include Gospel and Film.
http://www.spurgeonsonline.org.uk
www.utusheffield.org.uk
Urban Theology Unit MA, MPhil, PDH in Cathedral Theology (Luther Kinghouse).
http://www.utusheffield.org.uk
www.yorksj.ac.uk
Theology & Religious Studies at York St John University: Affordable, flexible programmes available at various levels.
http://www.yorksj.ac.uk
exploretoinspire.uk
Sharing faith, responding to challenging, spiritual and relevant questions from a Christian perspective, signposting help.
http://exploretoinspire.uk
www.anglicanpeacemaker.org.uk
SAY NO TO ALL WAR. Join the Anglican Communion’s Movement for Peace. Read the Anglican Peacemaker for news.
http://www.anglicanpeacemaker.org.uk
www.christiancnd.org.uk
Christian Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. Christians working and praying for a nuclear weapons-free world.
http://christiancnd.org.uk
www.churchmusicdublin.org
The Common Worship psalms with chants and RSCM pointing, Sunday by Sunday; quickly downloaded and printed; and other resources.
http://www.churchmusicdublin.org
www.EasternAnglicanism.org
Society for Eastern Rite Anglicanism is an organization committed to promoting and sustaining a movement towards an established Eastern Rite in the Anglican Communion. Online membership, resources, and more.
http://www.EasternAnglicanism.org
www.legalhelpinghand.com
A Legal Hand Consultancy service. Low cost independent legal service by Christian legal consultant, former solicitor.
http://www.legalhelpinghand.com
www.allenorgans.co.uk
Allen Organs specialise in the supply and installation of the finest quality church organs.
http://www.allenorgans.co.uk
www.anthonybogdanorgans.co.uk
Pre-loved organs from under £3000. Rebuilds in existing consoles. New Viscount Organs Cadet and Physis
http://www.anthonybogdanorgans.co.uk
www.ibo.co.uk
National association for all matters related to Pipe Organs. Resourceful site including a list of the UK’s accredited pipe organ builders.
http://www.ibo.co.uk
www.southcoastorgans.co.uk
Supply, repair, and maintenance of digital church organs. Used instruments often available. Viscount dealer.
http://www.southcoastorgans.co.uk
www.viscountorgans.net
Exceptional sound and features. Remarkable quality. Simply the best value digital church organs available.
http://www.viscountorgans.net
www.mccabe-travel.co.uk
Holy Land from £1645 per person. Minimum group 16. Plus Oberammergau 2020. 35 years serving the Church. Call 020 8675 6828.
http://www.mccabe-travel.co.uk
www.mibtravel.co.uk
Group and individual tours - pilgrimages, Jewish roots tours, your own itinerary. Retail agent ATOL2893.
http://www.mibtravel.co.uk
www.cruciblejournal.co.uk
The journal of Christian social ethics. Each issue reflects theologically on a key political, social, cultural or environmental issue.
http://www.cruciblejournal.co.uk
www.parishpump.co.uk
Offers resources for enriching church magazines. Editorial, graphics, cartoons, children’s pages, crossword, quotes.
http://www.parishpump.co.uk
www.the-sign.co.uk
Enhance your parish magazine with quality articles, book reviews, reflections, puzzles and each month’s Lectionary.
http://www.the-sign.co.uk
www.cct.org.uk
CCT operates The Hayes, High Leigh and Belsey Bridge Conference Centres. Suitable for weekends away, retreats, group events, away days and meetings - the Centres offer the highest standards at affordable prices.
http://www.cct.org.uk
www.guidedretreats.org.uk
Spiritual nourishment for the soul. Let us plan your Church retreat. Contact rev@guidedretreats.co.uk for info.
http://www.guidedretreats.org.uk
www.holyroodhouse.org.uk
Herriot country for retreat, spiritual accompaniment, counselling, creative arts, care for carers, BACP. Safer space.
http://www.holyroodhouse.org.uk
www.rydalhall.org
Providing Christian hospitality in the Lake District to people of all faiths or none since 1963, Rydal Hall is able to accommodate groups, private individuals or families all year round.
http://www.rydalhall.org
www.thornleigh.org
Thornleigh Hotel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria. Short breaks, themed holidays; bible study, walking or painting. Ensuite accommodation, wholesome food and stunning views. Group holidays and conferences welcome.
http://www.thornleigh.org
www.wydale.org
Beautiful 18th Century house with 14 acres in North Yorkshire. 29 ensuite bedrooms & 50 bed dormitory style self-catering. Open all year for groups or individuals.
http://www.wydale.org
www.kingham-hill.oxon.sch.uk
A thriving co-ed Christian boarding & day school - part of the Kingham Hill Trust with Oak Hill College.
http://www.kingham-hill.oxon.sch.uk
www.swanbourne.org
Day/boarding Prep school offering Christian education & preparation for public school.
http://www.swanbourne.org
www.churchesfellowship.co.uk
The CFPSS seeks to understand and study psychic and spiritual gifts and experience within a Christian framework, also on Facebook.
http://www.churchesfellowship.co.uk
www.darronchildspractice.co.uk
Clergy & Professional Financial Management, who are now known as The Darron Childs Practice.
http://www.darronchildspractice.co.uk
www.wrayassociatesltd.co.uk
Wray Associates specialises in Clergy tax returns, Workplace Pensions, Will Writing and Estate Planning. Please contact 01257 754550 or email info@wrayassociatesltd.co.uk
http://www.wrayassociatesltd.co.uk
www.churchesabroad.org
Going abroad? Intercontinental Church Society’s web site lists English-language churches and church services for tourists.
http://www.churchesabroad.org
www.charlesfarris.co.uk
Vestment cleaning and repair service now available. Quality traditional and modern vestments from stock and made to order. All items available for approval before purchase.
http://www.charlesfarris.co.uk
www.church-textiles.co.uk
Juliet Hemingray Church Textiles, manufacturers of high quality individually designed church furnishings.
http://www.church-textiles.co.uk
www.croftdesign.co.uk
Exciting range of contemporary & traditional embroidered church textiles, celtic designs a speciality, bespoke cassocks, albs, surplices & choir robes.
http://www.croftdesign.co.uk
www.jacquiebinns.com
Vestments, altar frontals, banners, stoles & sculpture by renowned artist/embroiderer/sculptor.
http://www.jacquiebinns.com
www.luzarvestments.co.uk
New, second-hand & antique vestments in a range of styles, church brass, silver & other ecclesiastical items.
http://www.luzarvestments.co.uk
www.visionstextiles.co.uk
A quality range of stoles and preaching scarves. Over 100 traditional and contemporary designs
http://www.visionstextiles.co.uk
Making the highest quality vestments since 1874. We create both stock and bespoke pieces, and also sell our exclusive silks. Email watts@wattsandco.com
The Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) is the Province of the Anglican Communion in Scotland. It has a strong and high profile in Scottish life, is diverse in character and has a presence across the whole country.
At St James the Great Church, Bierton you will find an inclusive Church Family dedicated to honouring God through our worship, actions, service and fellowship.
We are seeking someone with the vision, drive and experience to take this church with huge potential into its future.
If you wish to serve God and develop Christian values in a community of welcoming parishes, Bradworthy Benefice in North Devon could be your future home.
Evangelism and Witness is one of the three stated priorities of the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury.
Find more jobs
Complaints that Christmas has lost its true meaning are not new, says William Whyte
Remote working is beneficial to many — but there is value in turning up to the office a few days a week, argues Eve Poole
To explore the Church Times website fully, please sign in or subscribe.
Non-subscribers can read four articles for free each month. (You will need to register.)