Nick Edmonds
@nickedmonds575.bsky.social
Comms for @ChurchOfEngland
Also witterer about sport, especially #AVFC
Also witterer about sport, especially #AVFC
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📰 🚨 Church choirs receive £400,000 boost for programme to increase participation by children.
More than 200 church choirs aimed at children and young people will be launched in a new programme
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More than 200 church choirs aimed at children and young people will be launched in a new programme
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Church choirs receive £400,000 boost for programme to increase participation by children | The Church of England
More than 200 church choirs for children and young people to be renewed or created as part of programme
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February 16, 2026 at 7:26 AM
📰 🚨 Church choirs receive £400,000 boost for programme to increase participation by children.
More than 200 church choirs aimed at children and young people will be launched in a new programme
www.churchofengland.org/media/news-a...
More than 200 church choirs aimed at children and young people will be launched in a new programme
www.churchofengland.org/media/news-a...
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January 7, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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📰🆕General Synod welcomes new Youth Representatives
Motion finalises 2025 commitment to amplify young adults’ voices in decision making in the #synod - they immediately take their seats for the five-day meeting beginning today in London.
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Motion finalises 2025 commitment to amplify young adults’ voices in decision making in the #synod - they immediately take their seats for the five-day meeting beginning today in London.
www.churchofengland.org/media/news-a...
General Synod welcomes new Youth Representatives | The Church of England
Motion finalises 2025 commitment to amplify young adults’ voices in decision making
www.churchofengland.org
February 9, 2026 at 6:47 PM
📰🆕General Synod welcomes new Youth Representatives
Motion finalises 2025 commitment to amplify young adults’ voices in decision making in the #synod - they immediately take their seats for the five-day meeting beginning today in London.
www.churchofengland.org/media/news-a...
Motion finalises 2025 commitment to amplify young adults’ voices in decision making in the #synod - they immediately take their seats for the five-day meeting beginning today in London.
www.churchofengland.org/media/news-a...
January 30, 2026 at 2:01 PM
A data update on this year's @churchofengland.org Christmas Campaign, as one post clocks up nearly 2 million engagements within 48 hours 👀
Read on...
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Millions connect with Church of England’s Christmas campaign as parishes invite communities to share the joy | The Church of England
Churches across England are preparing to welcome millions through their doors this Christmas, with record numbers of services registered.
www.churchofengland.org
December 15, 2025 at 9:50 PM
A data update on this year's @churchofengland.org Christmas Campaign, as one post clocks up nearly 2 million engagements within 48 hours 👀
Read on...
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Read on...
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Christmas churchgoing is on the rise says a new @savanta.bsky.social poll for @tearfund.bsky.social with nearly one in two UK adults (45%) planning to attend a church event or service this year, up from 40% last year. 🎅🌲⛪📈
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More Brits flock to church this Christmas
Churchgoing rises as nearly one in two Brits (45%) plan to attend a church event or service this Christmas
www.tearfund.org
December 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Christmas churchgoing is on the rise says a new @savanta.bsky.social poll for @tearfund.bsky.social with nearly one in two UK adults (45%) planning to attend a church event or service this year, up from 40% last year. 🎅🌲⛪📈
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A thing we did..
Jesus Christ is always at the centre of Christmas. And everyone's invited to experience it with us.
Come and celebrate Christmas at a church near you.
Find services and events in your local community at AChurchNearYou.com/christmas.
Come and celebrate Christmas at a church near you.
Find services and events in your local community at AChurchNearYou.com/christmas.
December 12, 2025 at 12:47 PM
A thing we did..
Over £500 raised! Thank you so much to everyone who donated - it's a-mo-zing what a tache, and your generosity, can do.
But since you're here if you or someone close to you is in the risk categories, then speak to your GP and get checked.
Mo-out. 🫶🥸
uk.movember.com/team/2489717
But since you're here if you or someone close to you is in the risk categories, then speak to your GP and get checked.
Mo-out. 🫶🥸
uk.movember.com/team/2489717
December 3, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Over £500 raised! Thank you so much to everyone who donated - it's a-mo-zing what a tache, and your generosity, can do.
But since you're here if you or someone close to you is in the risk categories, then speak to your GP and get checked.
Mo-out. 🫶🥸
uk.movember.com/team/2489717
But since you're here if you or someone close to you is in the risk categories, then speak to your GP and get checked.
Mo-out. 🫶🥸
uk.movember.com/team/2489717
Here we go.... 🎅🌲🎁The Church’s biggest-ever Christmas campaign will feature a newly illustrated children’s storybook, daily reflections, online services, and a huge range of free resources for families, schools and churches, and is expected to reach millions.
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
Church of England launches ‘Joy of Christmas’ campaign to share hope and celebration | The Church of England
The Church’s biggest-ever Christmas campaign will feature a newly illustrated children’s storybook, daily reflections, online services, and a huge range of free resources for families, schools and chu...
www.churchofengland.org
November 30, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Here we go.... 🎅🌲🎁The Church’s biggest-ever Christmas campaign will feature a newly illustrated children’s storybook, daily reflections, online services, and a huge range of free resources for families, schools and churches, and is expected to reach millions.
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
Ben Stokes. That's the post.
November 21, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Ben Stokes. That's the post.
Is it me?? Maybe not! #Movember is well underway, anyhow, and behind the turgid tache is a serious opportunity to help improve outcomes for prostate and testicular cancer and for mental health.
It's #InternationalMensDay so a great time to raise the flag(/tache)
movember.com/t/the-tickle...
It's #InternationalMensDay so a great time to raise the flag(/tache)
movember.com/t/the-tickle...
November 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Is it me?? Maybe not! #Movember is well underway, anyhow, and behind the turgid tache is a serious opportunity to help improve outcomes for prostate and testicular cancer and for mental health.
It's #InternationalMensDay so a great time to raise the flag(/tache)
movember.com/t/the-tickle...
It's #InternationalMensDay so a great time to raise the flag(/tache)
movember.com/t/the-tickle...
The Guardian view on Christianity and the UK far right: churches must stand up to the false prophets of division
(Editorial)
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(Editorial)
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The Guardian view on Christianity and the UK far right: churches must stand up to the false prophets of division | Editorial
Editorial: Symbols of Christian nationalism were prominent at last Saturday’s ‘unite the kingdom’ march. Their deployment had little to do with religious faith
www.theguardian.com
September 18, 2025 at 8:14 AM
The Guardian view on Christianity and the UK far right: churches must stand up to the false prophets of division
(Editorial)
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
(Editorial)
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Ancient Anglo-Saxon text sparks 5,200 per cent Instagram follower surge. 👀
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Ancient Anglo-Saxon text sparks 5,200 per cent Instagram follower surge | The Church of England
How Ælfric went viral.
www.churchofengland.org
June 30, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Ancient Anglo-Saxon text sparks 5,200 per cent Instagram follower surge. 👀
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
🙏🏼 Lord’s Prayer tops Shakespeare, Dickens, Churchill and National Anthem in public recognition poll.
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Lord’s Prayer tops Shakespeare, Dickens, Churchill and National Anthem in public recognition poll | The Church of England
A poll finds more Brits correctly identify source of ‘Give us this day our daily bread’ than ‘To Be or Not To Be’; ‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times’ or ‘Happy and glorious, Long to...
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June 7, 2025 at 7:36 AM
🙏🏼 Lord’s Prayer tops Shakespeare, Dickens, Churchill and National Anthem in public recognition poll.
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
Membership of Canterbury CNC announced
The Canterbury CNC is made up of a diverse group of members, including representatives from the Church of England, the Anglican Communion, and members appointed by the Crown.
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
The Canterbury CNC is made up of a diverse group of members, including representatives from the Church of England, the Anglican Communion, and members appointed by the Crown.
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
Membership of Canterbury CNC announced | The Church of England
The Canterbury CNC is made up of a diverse group of members, including representatives from the Church of England, the Anglican Communion, and members appointed by the Crown.
www.churchofengland.org
May 13, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Membership of Canterbury CNC announced
The Canterbury CNC is made up of a diverse group of members, including representatives from the Church of England, the Anglican Communion, and members appointed by the Crown.
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
The Canterbury CNC is made up of a diverse group of members, including representatives from the Church of England, the Anglican Communion, and members appointed by the Crown.
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
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May 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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The Archbishop of York's VE Day 80th Anniversary sermon calls for renewed commitment to peace, unity, and justice
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#veday #veday80
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#veday #veday80
VE Day 80th Anniversary sermon calls for renewed commitment to peace, unity, and justice | The Archbishop of York
NEWS - At Westminster Abbey’s VE Day 80th anniversary service, the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell honoured the sacrifice of those who secured victory and called for a renewed commitment to peace...
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May 8, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The Archbishop of York's VE Day 80th Anniversary sermon calls for renewed commitment to peace, unity, and justice
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#veday #veday80
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#veday #veday80
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May 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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"As we honour the past, so we renew our commitment to building a more peaceful and just world for all."
On 8 May, churches will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with commemorative services, bell ringing and prayers.
Read more at cofe.io/VEDay80th.
On 8 May, churches will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with commemorative services, bell ringing and prayers.
Read more at cofe.io/VEDay80th.
Churches across England to mark 80th Anniversary of VE Day with commemorations, bell ringing, and prayers for peace | The Church of England
Churches across England will participate in a series of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on Thursday, 8th May 2025.
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April 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
"As we honour the past, so we renew our commitment to building a more peaceful and just world for all."
On 8 May, churches will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with commemorative services, bell ringing and prayers.
Read more at cofe.io/VEDay80th.
On 8 May, churches will mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with commemorative services, bell ringing and prayers.
Read more at cofe.io/VEDay80th.
Five years after the first COVID lockdown, 30% of CofE churches still run a weekly online service.
Last year, the @churchofengland.org national service reached 12m and is watched in full by 4k weekly.
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
Last year, the @churchofengland.org national service reached 12m and is watched in full by 4k weekly.
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
Archbishop of York leads fifth anniversary of National Online Service | The Church of England
This Sunday, the Church of England’s National Online Service will mark its fifth anniversary, with a special service led by Archbishop Stephen Cottrell.
www.churchofengland.org
March 21, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Five years after the first COVID lockdown, 30% of CofE churches still run a weekly online service.
Last year, the @churchofengland.org national service reached 12m and is watched in full by 4k weekly.
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
Last year, the @churchofengland.org national service reached 12m and is watched in full by 4k weekly.
www.churchofengland.org/media/press-...
Former Secretary of State to be new Third Church Estates Commissioner.
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Sir Robert Buckland KBE appointed Third Church Estates Commissioner | The Church of England
Sir Robert Buckland has been appointed the new Third Church Estates Commissioner, succeeding the Rt Revd Dr Flora Winfield, who was recently appointed Bishop of Selby.
www.churchofengland.org
February 26, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Former Secretary of State to be new Third Church Estates Commissioner.
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www.churchofengland.org/media/financ...
February 10, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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"So many both within and outside the church are disgusted" by the CofE's abuse failures:
I interviewed the Archbishop of York on shattered public trust and moral authority
And his plans to still sit on committee that chooses next Archbishop of Canterbury www.thetimes.com/uk/religion/...
I interviewed the Archbishop of York on shattered public trust and moral authority
And his plans to still sit on committee that chooses next Archbishop of Canterbury www.thetimes.com/uk/religion/...
Archbishop of York: church must face abuse failings to regain public’s trust
The Most Rev Stephen Cottrell spoke about the people’s ‘disgust’ at the Church of England, helping to choose Justin Welby’s successor, and the King’s view on the crisis
www.thetimes.com
February 7, 2025 at 12:36 AM
"So many both within and outside the church are disgusted" by the CofE's abuse failures:
I interviewed the Archbishop of York on shattered public trust and moral authority
And his plans to still sit on committee that chooses next Archbishop of Canterbury www.thetimes.com/uk/religion/...
I interviewed the Archbishop of York on shattered public trust and moral authority
And his plans to still sit on committee that chooses next Archbishop of Canterbury www.thetimes.com/uk/religion/...