Church
'We need to change,' says incoming Church of Scotland Moderator
"The way we've been doing church over the past 30 to 40 years was great for then, but it isn't great for this moment in time," said Rev Gordon Kennedy.
Church of England halts plans for standalone same-sex blessing services
Bishops in the Church of England have decided not to move ahead with a trial of standalone services of blessing for same-sex couples.
Orthodox Anglicans create new Communion that rejects leadership of Archbishop of Canterbury
The Gafcon movement of orthodox Anglicans is forging its own path away from the leadership of the Archbishop of Canterbury with the launch of the Global Anglican Communion.
Animal rights activists want Archbishop Mullally to ban leather Bibles and beeswax candles
Animal rights campaigners want the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, to phase out the use of animal-derived materials in churches, including leather-bound Bibles, beeswax candles and wool vestments.
Backlash over Canterbury Cathedral graffiti art display
US Vice President JD Vance described it as "really ugly", while Annunziata Rees-Mogg called it "illegible, unaesthetic, disrespectful nonsense".
Traditionalist Anglicans should consider leaving the Church of England, says pastor
Many evangelicals have objected to her liberal views and female episcopacy.
Sarah Mullally's appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury is a 'missed opportunity', say Global South Anglicans
The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches said the appointment of Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury was "a missed opportunity to reunite and reform the Anglican Communion".
Evangelicals pray Sarah Mullally will restore Church of England to historic position on marriage and sexuality as next Archbishop of Canterbury
Evangelicals in the Church of England and wider Anglican Communion are praying for a return to biblical faithfulness after the Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally, was announced on Friday as the next Archbishop of Canterbury.
Sarah Mullally appointed first ever female Archbishop of Canterbury
The Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally, has been announced as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury after a selection process lasting several months.
Evangelical church leader sees 'Gospel opportunities' in growing 'Unite the Kingdom' movement
Evangelical church network Affinity says it sees a "broader opportunity" to engage people frustrated by high levels of immigration and the erosion of values with the truth of Christianity.
Two women in line to become Archbishop of Canterbury
Britain is preparing to announce the next Archbishop of Canterbury this Friday, and for the first time in history, the frontrunners include two women who could take on the role of spiritual leader for 85 million Anglicans worldwide.
Church of Scotland warns against undermining parental rights on religious education
The Church of Scotland has spoken out against plans to allow children to overrule their parents if they withdraw them from religious education.
Former Archbishop of Canterbury suggests Church leaders maintain a 'judicious silence' on immigration
The former Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey, has warned his next successor to steer clear of commenting on policies like immigration.
Chaplaincy teams provide prayer and spiritual support in town centres
"People might disagree with what we believe, but they appreciate what we do.”
Survey reveals thousands of UK churches may close by 2030
A nationwide survey by UK charity National Churches Trust has raised concerns that as many as 2,000 churches across the UK could close within the next five years.
C of E says greater support is needed for conservative bishops in the Church of England
A new report raised concerns about overstretched bishops and an unsustainable workload.