A COMPETITION has been launched to help raise the profile of the unsung heroes looking after Britain’s rural churches.
It is being run by Country Life magazine and the Church of England to recognise the often unseen work by these heroes.
Vale of York MP Anne McIntosh is supporting the competition She said: "This award is an opportunity to recognise those who operate behind the scenes to ensure that rural churches can continue to provide community and spiritual services.
"This award is for the organist, the flower-arranger, the coffee morning organiser, and the church historian."
"The judges include the Bishop of Ely, the Right Rev Anthony Russell; Mark Hedges, the editor of Country Life, and the BBC Today presenter James Naughtie.
The closing date for entries is May 31 with details from www.countrylife.co.uk or Louis Henderson, Church House, Great Smith Street, London, SW1P 3AZ.
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