Songs of Praise

At the start of the new year, the Rev Kate Bottley visits a stunning earth installation in Bristol Cathedral and meets Christians inspired by faith to care for the environment.

Claire McCollum meets Christians putting faith into action through projects that help the homeless and welcome newcomers. With hymns old and new from Edinburgh's Charlotte Chapel.

To mark the start of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Sean Fletcher visits one of the largest gatherings of different church denominations in Europe.

Pam Rhodes is in Edinburgh to meet renowned singer and actress Barbara Dickson to reflect on the music that has shaped her faith.

The Rev Kate Bottley marks World Cancer Day by exploring how faith can sustain people affected by cancer, and a Christian professor shares why he is dedicated his life to curing the disease.

Claire McCollum is in her home city of Belfast, discovering some of its many hidden religious gems with the help of two Christian tour guides.

Aled Jones explores the joy of being in a choir and joins a packed congregation in Huddersfield Town Hall for rousing hymn singing led by the renowned Huddersfield Choral Society.

Claire McCollum discovers spectacular wall paintings in a Yorkshire village church and explores how traditional and modern art can bring stories of faith alive.

The Rev Kate Bottley explores the belief that laughter is a gift from God and meets clowns and comedians who explain how humour and joy profoundly connect them with their faith.

Sean Fletcher explores the depth of meaning in the prayer spoken by billions every day and meets people whose lives have been profoundly changed by its words.

Sean Fletcher explores the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus's most famous and revolutionary collection of teachings, and meets Christians striving to live them out.

The Rev Kate Bottley is in Cheshire to mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week by meeting Christians who champion the strengths of being neurodivergent.