This week we launch a national debate looking at The Future of the UK’s Church Buildings. With an increasing number of churches and chapels facing closure, the debate highlights the community, economic, heritage and spiritual benefits of churches. This is a chance for Dioceses and their churches to say how local churches can be saved for future generations. The Future of the UK's Church Buildings debate is backed by Michael Palin, Vice President of the National Churches Trust. He said: "The UK has over 39,000 church buildings. The restrictions of COVID-19, resulting in reduced funding and fewer worshippers, has clouded the future for many of them. Yet churches remain a vital and much-loved part of the UK's history and heritage and we can't let them fall into neglect and disuse. If you care as much as I do about the future of these much loved buildings, do get involved with the National Churches Trust debate about 'The Future of Churches' and help shape their future." Below is a link to the page where you can download the report, access the consultation, watch the video from Michael Palin and take part in the consultation. https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/futureofchurches Linda Patrick Communications and Marketing Officer National Churches Trust, 7 Tufton Street, London SW1P 3QB t. 020 7222 0605 m. 077155 24008 | nationalchurchestrust.org For people who love church buildings