Children are to get a chance to learn music in the English choral tradition as part of plans by the Church of England to inspire young people to learn about the Christian faith.

An award for Young Leaders is set to take on a greater national focus as part of the National Society for Promoting Religious Education’s responsibility in England and Wales.

The Times reviews the massive global impact of the Alpha Course launched by Nicky Gumbel 45 years ago.

Their priest tells the people: “The church building is burnt down…but not the church. The people are the church.’