Church

Appointment of openly gay Archbishop of Wales branded 'tragic'
Appointment of openly gay Archbishop of Wales branded 'tragic'

The Church in Wales "has now institutionally turned away from biblical teaching on sexual morality".  

Sheffield churches' environmental stewardship gets a welcome boost
Sheffield churches' environmental stewardship gets a welcome boost

A group of nine churches across Sheffield has received a donation of free gardening tools as part of a citywide effort to promote environmental care and community engagement.

Churches at risk without long-term repair funding, MPs warn
Churches at risk without long-term repair funding, MPs warn

The government is being called upon to make permanent a scheme that helps listed places of worship manage costly repair and maintenance bills. 

Will the Church of England save the Tories?
Will the Church of England save the Tories?

The Church of England has often been described as "the Tory Party at prayer".

Archbishop of York issues strong condemnation of Gaza crisis
Archbishop of York issues strong condemnation of Gaza crisis

A bag of flour in northern Gaza is now reported to cost over £400

Lynn Green elected Vice Chair of Baptist World Alliance
Lynn Green elected Vice Chair of Baptist World Alliance

Green will continue in her role as head of the BUGB.

Evangelicals concerned about Church of England trajectory after vote on sexuality document
Evangelicals concerned about Church of England trajectory after vote on sexuality document

Church of England clergy no longer need to affirm Issues in Human Sexuality.

Justin Welby's updated views on homosexuality not helpful, says critic
Justin Welby's updated views on homosexuality not helpful, says critic

Welby now believes homosexual relationships can be a "huge blessing".

Holy Land Christians need support of global Church, says Archbishop of Jerusalem
Holy Land Christians need support of global Church, says Archbishop of Jerusalem

"We need the wider body of Christ to help us to be the church in brutal and damaging times.”

Church of England approves multi-million pound abuse redress scheme
Church of England approves multi-million pound abuse redress scheme

The comprehensive redress scheme was approved by its parliamentary body, the General Synod, after four years of debate and discussion.

Church of England's parliament backs new law to support Armed Forces chaplains
Church of England's parliament backs new law to support Armed Forces chaplains

On Saturday, as many were watching the men’s doubles players battle it out on Centre Court at Wimbledon, the General Synod of the Church of England sat down to discuss a Measure (or law) to regularise the ministry of Church of England’s Chaplains to the Armed Forces.   

Church of England approves £1.6 billion funding package for next three years
Church of England approves £1.6 billion funding package for next three years

The Church of England's parliamentary body has approved a spending package for the next three years to the tune of £1.6 billion. 

'Being Church in a time of conflict' - Church of England confronts global threats
'Being Church in a time of conflict' - Church of England confronts global threats

Members of the Church of England’s General Synod arrived in York yesterday for five days of deliberation and discussion.  

A pioneering bishop for the Anglican Mission in England
A pioneering bishop for the Anglican Mission in England

This is a story of courageous and faithful episcopal leadership spanning generations and continents.

Anglican Mission in England has new Diocesan Bishop
Anglican Mission in England has new Diocesan Bishop

Tim Davies has been acting bishop since his predecessor stood down in March

Pope Leo XIV calls for global solidarity with Eastern Churches amid conflict and crisis
Pope Leo XIV calls for global solidarity with Eastern Churches amid conflict and crisis

“How can we think that we are laying the foundations of the future apart from cooperation and a global vision inspired by the common good?"