The Bishop of Lincoln speaks in the House of Lords: 2 -3 February 2026
On Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 February, the Bishop of Lincoln spoke in the House of Lords. Find out what he was taking part in.
Read the storyThe Energy Footprint Tool (EFT) has been released for 2025 as the Church of England journeys towards net zero carbon emissions by 2030. You can already start filling in the form.
We encourage all churches to fill in a form. It’s designed to help your church measure and manage its energy usage.
By filling out the form, you’ll be providing crucial data on your electricity, gas, and oil consumption. This information will help us identify where we can improve energy efficiency and you can even secure future funding for your own decarbonisation projects.

We’re calling on all parishes to jump on board and fill out the form. It’s really easy to use, and there is plenty of support available if you need a hand.
Plus, by participating, you’ll be contributing to our environmental goals and gaining valuable insights for future sustainability efforts.

We’ve created a handy guide with everything in one place to help you along as you grab your energy details and fill in the form:
For further information about the Energy Footprint Tool you can go to:
Work out your church’s carbon footprint to help care for God’s creation | The Church of England
On Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 February, the Bishop of Lincoln spoke in the House of Lords. Find out what he was taking part in.
Read the storyAll of the diocesan forms that an annual parish meeting needs are now available for 2026. Download them here.
Read the storyAll Saints Church in Nettleham has announced a £248,000 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to restore Nettleham Church Tower, enabling this beautiful and historic church to continue to serve its community.
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