Church

Archbishop remembers those suffering in hardship in Christmas Day sermon

The Archbishop has spoken of the light that overcomes the darkness in his Christmas Day sermon as he remembered the people of Ukraine and those suffering closer to home because of the cost of living crisis.

Homeless drop-in offers friendship, food and hope on Christmas Day

Sanctuary 21, The Salvation Army's drop-in for the homeless in Durham, is hosting a Christmas Day dinner with turkey and all the trimmings, and gifts for the guests.

Salvation Army gets people together to watch King's first Christmas Day broadcast

It is the first King's Christmas Day message to be broadcast across the nation in 70 years following the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September.

Anger over 'woke' rewording of traditional Christmas carol

Rewording of the traditional Christmas carol "God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman" to be more inclusive and diverse has been derided on social media.

Churches excited to welcome people in after two years of Covid disruption

Churches are excited to be hosting in-person services and events this Christmas after Covid caused many gatherings to be cancelled or moved online in the last two years.

CofE makes progress towards 2030 carbon target

The Church of England saw a "gradual but steady" reduction in its carbon emissions during 2021.

Pastor suspects Satanists after dead animal found hanging on flagpole

The vicar of the church suspects the animals' bodies were deliberately dumped by satanists.

Welby staying quiet on LGBT views

Justin Welby has suggested he will refrain from sharing his own views about same-sex marriage so long as he is the Archbishop of Canterbury.

UK must 'take a lead' on 'compassionate' treatment of refugees, says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury called for a "compassionate" asylum system in the House of Lords on Friday as he warned that the government's Rwanda plan was "a mistake".

Rob Munro named as next Bishop of Ebbsfleet

Rob Munro has been announced today by Downing Street as the next Bishop of Ebbsfleet, a role that gives him oversight of complementarian evangelical parishes within the Church of England.

Stephen Sizer engaged in 'conduct unbecoming' and antisemitic activity, Church tribunal rules

Prominent evangelical, Rev Dr Stephen Sizer, engaged in antisemitic activity and "conduct unbecoming" of an ordained minister, a Church of England tribunal has ruled.

Church of England attendance well below pre-pandemic levels

Church of England churches saw a significant rise in weekly attendance in 2021 but figures remain far lower than before the pandemic, according to new statistics released on Tuesday.

Church of England's Christmas film invites people to celebrate birth of Jesus

After years of uncertainty, restrictions and lockdowns in the pandemic, Church of England churches across the country are getting ready to welcome people through their doors this Christmas and a new video has been launched with the message that everyone is invited.