More than 150 churches will transform themselves into pop-up cinemas this week to host screenings of a first world war drama to mark the centenary of the armistice on Sunday.
The Church of England has provided parishes with the format for a vigil service to be held to mark the centenary of the armistice, with prayers for peace and remembrance.
The Rev Martin Wainwright said people in his congregation had relatives who had fought in the first world war.
Most churches in the UK have memorials and rolls of honour recording the names of people who died in war.