<P> The Church of England supports A Church Near You , an online directory of churches . A user - edited resource , it currently lists 16,400 churches and has 7,000 editors in 42 dioceses . The directory enables parishes to maintain accurate location , contact and event information which is shared with other websites and mobile apps . In 2012 , the directory formed the data backbone of Christmas Near You and in 2014 was used to promote the church 's Harvest Near You initiative . </P>
<P> The Church of England supports A Church Near You , an online directory of churches . A user - edited resource , it currently lists 16,400 churches and has 7,000 editors in 42 dioceses . The directory enables parishes to maintain accurate location , contact and event information which is shared with other websites and mobile apps . In 2012 , the directory formed the data backbone of Christmas Near You and in 2014 was used to promote the church 's Harvest Near You initiative . </P>
how many church of england churches are there in the uk
how many church of england churches are there in the uk
16,400
16,400