Watch again: this webinar from the Mission Theology & Apologetics Group (MTAG) explored how changing societal practices around death and funerals are affecting grief, mourning, and pastoral care. It reflected on the significance of the body in Christian theology and considered how the Church can respond with compassion and insight to evolving attitudes towards death and bereavement.
It was first streamed live on 21 May 2025.
Chair and speaker
Chair
The Revd Dr Peter Colwell, Deputy General Secretary, CTBI
Speaker
Dr Anne Richards, National Public Policy Adviser for the Church of England.
About MTAG
The Mission Theology & Apologetics Group (MTAG) produces resources across five themes: Spirituality,Theology, Reconciliation, Evangelism and Mission.
MTAG is a partnership between the Church of England’s Mission and Public Affairs Division and CTBI which creates links with other groups and agencies involved in this field.
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Resources for the COVID-19 Day of Reflection, 8 March 2026, an opportunity to remember those who lost their lives during the pandemic.
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