Church
After a turbulent year, Church leaders to see in 2021 with week of prayer
'Declaration' coincides with what is traditionally significant time in the black majority Church, when churches would normally come together to ring in the New Year with prayer, worship and celebration followed by a week of corporate prayer and fasting.
Christmas funding boost for historic churches left cash-strapped by Covid-19
Historic churches normally kept afloat by income from events and visitors are getting an early Christmas gift in the form of some much-needed funding.
Church and civic groups unite to champion religious freedom
The Church of England has joined a consortium of organisations working together to advance freedom of religion or belief (FoRB) around the world.
New jurisdiction launched for orthodox Anglicans in Europe
A new Anglican jurisdiction has been launched in Europe to provide oversight for those with orthodox beliefs.
Reach out to the lonely this Christmas, say Church leaders
The Church leaders are encouraging people to share "simple messages of care and concern" for neighbours this Christmas.
Suffolk churches facing £1m shortfall after Covid
The pandemic has pushed the Church of England in Suffolk into the red, with diocesan leaders seeking donations to help plug the gap.
Public singing is a 'reasonable balance', says Bishop of London
Government guidelines permitting public singing outdoors this Christmas "will bring comfort and joy to many", the Bishop of London has said.
Nativity plays and outdoor carolling can go ahead, Church rep confirms
Andrew Selous, the Church of England's representative in the Commons, has told MPs that Nativity plays and outdoor carolling can go ahead.
Christian Concern defends Living in Love and Faith video
Christian Concern has defended a video released in response to the launch of the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith resources.
LGBT leaders threaten to quit Church dialogue unless bishops support gay marriage
LGBT leaders and supporters in the Church of England are threatening a mass walkout from a recently-launched discussion process about sexual issues unless bishops give an urgent guarantee to support the marriage of same-sex partners in church.
Churches are 'one of the safest places' to be, says Church leader
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he will be at church on Christmas Day and is encouraging others to do the same, whether online or in person.
Bishops deplore 'personal insults and attacks' in Church of England sexuality war
Two leading Church of England bishops have urged Anglicans to show "grace, kindness and compassion" to one another after a bitter war of words erupted following the publication of new resources on sex and gender.
England's cathedrals continue to enjoy growing visitor and worshipper numbers
The number of people visiting and worshipping at England's cathedrals was growing prior to the first national lockdown, latest figures from the Church of England show.
Church of England must become 'simpler, humbler, bolder'
The Church of England must become "simpler, humbler, bolder" after the monumental events of 2020, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have said.
Church buildings can re-open after national lockdown ends on 2 December
The confirmation that church buildings can re-open next week has been welcomed by church leaders.
Gay Christian campaigner calls for public inquiry into evangelical teaching on sexuality
The Church of England Evangelical Council called Jayne Ozanne's call for a public inquiry "puzzling".