Two new monthly publications, specifically designed for Church of England parishes, have been posted online on the Church’s website.
In Review and In Focus concentrate on the work of the national Church. The front pages of both first editions feature news of the Confirmation of Election of the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the parliamentary launch of the national Lent campaign, “Love Life Live Lent” by the Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu.
In Focus is a four-page A5 insert specifically designed to fit the centre spread of parish magazines. It is offered in both colour and black and white versions.
The larger In Review is a four-page tabloid newspaper in full colour. Parishes are encouraged to print this off and post it on church notice boards for congregations to read.
The Revd Arun Arora, Director of Communications for the Archbishop’s Council, says: “The National Church Institutions are working on behalf of the parishes. That work is underpinned by contributions from congregations. In Review and In Focus offer all 12,500 parishes an opportunity to read about the projects carried out on their behalf by the national Church.”
In Review and In Focus are offered as free PDF downloads on the Church of England website. They will be available in the final full week of each month, to support parish magazines with publication dates on the first of the month. Alternatively church websites can link to the files for parishioners to browse at home.
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The PDF downloads can be accessed at www.churchofengland.org/media-centre/news-extras/yearreview.aspx
Further information from:
Nick Clarke tel 020 7898 1459