News stories

Click below for Church of Fools news stories. The latest stories are at the top.

the altar

3D church reopens for individual visits only

7 Dec 04 – The UK’s first 3D online house of worship has re-opened as a place for private prayer and reflection. A multi-user church environment may follow when funding is available. Read more...


warden shouts hallelujah

Church of Fools now in 2D as pilot project ends

26 Sept 04 – Today saw the final service in the Church of Fools three-month pilot. Church regulars can now can make contact with each other in our dedicated 2D chat room and discussion forum. Read more...


church full to bursting

41,000 go to church in one day

25 May 04 – Just two weeks after opening its doors, Church of Fools welcomed 41,000 visitors in one 24-hour period, exceeding all expectations for congregational size. Read more...


shadow of satan

Satan loses his sulphur

15 May 04 – Simon Jenkins, project leader of Church of Fools, mixes it with the Prince of Darkness in Church of Fools. "It's not every day you encounter Satan in the pulpit of a church," he says. Read more...


the bishop preaching

Minister "raptured" at opening service

11 May 04 – A computer glitch caused the online minister to face the wall and then disappear at the opening service in Church of Fools. But the bishop stepped in smartly to save the day. Read more...