Church

Want to solve the crisis facing England\'s cathedrals? Here is one answer
Want to solve the crisis facing England's cathedrals? Here is one answer

The problems facing cathedrals are symptoms of a malaise at the heart of the wider Church. But there might still be room for hope.

Why does Jesus say \'If you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven\'?
Why does Jesus say 'If you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven'?

Is Jesus really saying that unless – as Jesus followers and Church – we forgive people, they somehow remain unforgiven by God?

US citizen who worked at university with strong Christian links is detained in North Korea
US citizen who worked at university with strong Christian links is detained in North Korea

North Korea has arrested an American professor who worked at a university with strong Christian links in Pyongyang as he attempted to leave the country.

St Anselm was one of the most influential Christians of the last 1,000 years. But who was he and what did he believe?
St Anselm was one of the most influential Christians of the last 1,000 years. But who was he and what did he believe?

He engaged in debate with the Eastern Church over the nature of the Holy Spirit, sparred with English royalty about the role of the Church and wrote theological books and essays.

Are Trump-supporting evangelicals isolating themselves from the unchurched they want to reach?
Are Trump-supporting evangelicals isolating themselves from the unchurched they want to reach?

While only 51 per cent of all Protestants support President Trump's presidency so far, a striking 78 per cent of white evangelical Protestants remain committed to Trump.

\'The Selfish Gospel\': Why salvation isn\'t all about me
'The Selfish Gospel': Why salvation isn't all about me

Have you ever considered the possibility that the gospel that we preach is different from the one that Jesus himself preached?

#ThingsOnlyChristianWomenHear: How a Twitter hashtag reveals two very different worlds
#ThingsOnlyChristianWomenHear: How a Twitter hashtag reveals two very different worlds

This week many voices came together on a spontaneous Twitter hashtag to share what had been said to them in churches, Bible colleges, job interviews, and other situations where being Christian and a woman came with expectations.

Vicky Beeching tells of vile abuse by fellow-Christians that forced her off social media
Vicky Beeching tells of vile abuse by fellow-Christians that forced her off social media

Gay Christian rock star Vicky Beeching has spoken of the 'relentless' death threats and attacks that are forcing her off social media after a meme with her face on it was shared 20,000 times.

Does the Church in Wales have a future? \'Absolutely\', says senior bishop
Does the Church in Wales have a future? 'Absolutely', says senior bishop

The most senior bishop in the Church in Wales says that despite declining attendance, he is optimistic about its future.

8 quotes on the Queen\'s Christian faith for her 91st birthday
8 quotes on the Queen's Christian faith for her 91st birthday

The Queen will celebrate her 91st birthday in private today with her official birthday celebrations held in June.

Lambeth Palace to get \'state of the art\' library – first new building in 200 years
Lambeth Palace to get 'state of the art' library – first new building in 200 years

Lambeth Palace, the historic home of England's Archbishop of Canterbury, is to receive a major update - its first in 200 years - with planning approved for a 'state of the art' new library building.

Preaching, not worship, takes priority for US churchgoers – but why?
Preaching, not worship, takes priority for US churchgoers – but why?

Recent surveys suggest that the sermon – not the musical worship – is the main factor affecting the church attendance of US Christians. But why?

Are Church of England bishops allowed to vote in the general election?
Are Church of England bishops allowed to vote in the general election?

Technically the Lords Spiritual, as they are officially known, are the only peers who can vote in general elections.

Father\'s grief as 16-year-old Coptic boy is murdered in Egypt\'s \'war on Christians\'
Father's grief as 16-year-old Coptic boy is murdered in Egypt's 'war on Christians'

An Egyptian Christian boy found murdered on Maundy Thursday was killed by Islamic extremists hoping to intimidate Christians, say his family.

Hereford Cathedral hits back at criticism of Grayson Perry art display
Hereford Cathedral hits back at criticism of Grayson Perry art display

Cross-dressing artist Grayson Perry is causing outrage at Hereford Cathedral with an art display that questions the existence of heaven and hell and uses several obscenities at the heart of the 1000-year-old building.

Did you think people liked your church for its high quality worship? Think again
Did you think people liked your church for its high quality worship? Think again

A majority of US churchgoers say that the quality of the sermon is the main factor affecting their church attendance.