The idea of a male God is deep-rooted – but wrong
When an archbishop says, 'God is not a father' it's as if the faithful reply: 'Of course, father. You're absolutely right, father.'
When an archbishop says, 'God is not a father' it's as if the faithful reply: 'Of course, father. You're absolutely right, father.'
The Most Reverend Justin Welby said descriptions of God were 'to some degree metaphorical' and that His characterisation as 'Father' could not be understood in exactly the same way as an earthly father.
Churchgoers in Manchester Diocese are being reminded not to dip wafers in the chalice when taking communion in order to minimise the spread of germs and colds this winter.
The United Reformed Church has made a 'heartfelt' apology to survivors of abuse after a wide-ranging review identified institutional failures.
Police in Holland are not allowed to enter places of worship during religious services so the church has help worship continuously since October 25
Sister Cecylia Maria Roszak was born in Poland on March 25, 1908, and entered a cloistered convent of Dominican sisters in Krakow at the age of 21.
Two Congolese pastors were among seven Christians killed in attacks by an Islamist militant group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo earlier this month.
Young Methodists are gathering in Southport this weekend for their annual 3Generate conference.
Hillsong has issued a statement refuting claims made in an Australian current affairs show about the church and founder Brian Houston over his handling of sex abuse committed by his father while he was an Assemblies of God minister.
The Bishop of London and Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge have partnered to launch a new app helping people to celebrate the season of Advent.
'The impact that parents and family have on their formation is weakened when the Internet functions as a primary source of values on a global scale.'
Churches are being advised to take action now to ensure they don't miss out on vital donations as Britain increasingly moves towards being a cashless society.
Powerful people stop being able to empathise with others because their brains actually change.