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With St George’s Day just around the corner, The Rev Kate Bottley is in Newcastle upon Tyne, meeting Christians whose acts of service and selflessness continue to make a positive and lasting impact on their communities.

At St George’s Church in Jesmond, Kate discovers the remarkable legacy of famous author Catherine Cookson and meets a Ukrainian family whose lives have been improved by her charitable trust and the church.

In London, there is a special set of awards given out by the archbishop of Canterbury which recognise extraordinary contributions to the church and wider society, including for community service. A recipient of one of these awards, the Rev Mark Nam, was recognised for his work in supporting Chinese heritage clergy through a group he established called the Teahouse.

Back in the north east of England, Kate meets a man who, despite having a difficult start in life and experiencing homelessness as an adult, now dedicates himself to the service of others through volunteering as a community first responder with the local ambulance service.

With hymns and music from St. George’s Church in Jesmond and beyond which speak of Christ the Servant King.

• When a Knight Won His Spurs - St George’s Church, Jesmond
• Ave Maria - Mary Jess and Joanna Forest
• And Can It Be - St George’s Church, Jesmond
• In Christ There Is No East or West - St George’s Church, Jesmond
• There Is a Redeemer - St Thomas’ Church, Newcastle
• The Servant King - Warwick Road United Reformed Church, Coventry
• Rejoice the Lord Is King - St George’s Church, Jesmond