Anglican Ordinands (in the UK, the ROI or the Diocese in Europe) and Readers-in-training (in the Church of England) are eligible for a free subscription to the Church Times. There are no strings attached and no obligation to subscribe once your course ends.

Those based in the UK can apply for a Print + Digital subscription. We will enrol all with UK addresses to our best-value subscription offer ensuring you see all that Church Times offers every week. Included in this will be a weekly print newspaper, plus full access to our website, app and archive. Also included is our free church wall planner (sent December). If not needed, feel free to pass on the print copy to a parishioner or colleague who might enjoy the Church Times. Ordinands outside the UK can apply for a free Digital only subscription.

We have made Church Times free of charge for all ordinands in the UK for many years. It costs us an estimated £59 000 per annum – but we feel it is vital that student clergy and readers in training have access to independent, reliable and trustworthy news reporting and analysis.  In fact, Church Times is a rarity in media terms: it has a completely independent editorial team. We’re owned by a charitable trust – Hymns Ancient and Modern – and paid for entirely by our subscribers and advertisers. This matters as it gives us the freedom to report and comment without fear or favour. We’d like student clergy to see and read this each week, as we scrutinise the Churches’ leadership, but also highlight great ideas and unsung champions in parishes around the country. And we also cover national and international topics of importance to Christians, with intelligent commentary and analysis. It’s not just news, of course. The Church Times includes features and interviews, reviews books and the arts, and publishes theological reflections, cartoons, crosswords, and much more. We hope you take out a free subscription and enjoy the Church Times for the duration of your studies.

We will send details of your subscription by email, along with occasional offers specially for ordinands and readers-in-training. If you would also like to receive the daily news bulletin, check the box at the end of the form.