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Racism on the agenda for most UK churches, survey finds
In the poll of nearly 500 Premier listeners, three quarters (74%) said their church had mentioned the issue since the death of unarmed black man George Floyd last month.
Churches experience surge in interest during Covid-19 - study
Churches across the UK have experienced a surge in interest following the outbreak of coronavirus, new research from the Evangelical Alliance has found.
Bishops take the knee in memory of George Floyd
Church of England bishops took the knee on Tuesday to mark two weeks since the death of George Floyd.
Churches may be allowed to re-open for collective worship from 4 July
A senior Government minister has suggested churches may be able to resume collective worship from 4 July.
Methodist Church has 'not eradicated the problem' of racism yet, says Conference Secretary
Rev Dr Jonathan Hustler, Secretary of the Methodist Conference in Britain, said that "racism is a denial of the gospel".
Church of England must set its 'house in order' when it comes to racism
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that the Church of England must continue to repent and take action to address its own failings on racism.
Church recruits journalist to boost local news
An Anglican church in Kent, south-east England, is taking the 'revolutionary' step of employing a full-time journalist to report on community and church-based news.
Christian group challenges Government on Sunday trading plans as churches remain restricted
A Christian campaign group has questioned the Government on why it is prepared to trust large shops to re-open for longer on Sunday but not churches.
Number of people doing the Alpha Course has soared during Covid-19
Not only are more people taking part, there has never been such a low dropout rate, says course developer Nicky Gumbel.
Dr John Sentamu lays down his crozier on last day as Archbishop of York
Dr John Sentamu is retiring after 15 years as the Archbishop of York.
Government gives greenlight for limited opening of churches from 15 June
Churches will be allowed to open for individual prayer from 15 June, two weeks earlier than first announced.
Church must lead the way in speaking out against racism in the UK, says Pentecostal leader
Pastor Agu Irukwu, National Leader of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, said people in the UK must not be under any illusion that the racial challenges seen in the US do not exist here.
UK Church leaders call for soul-searching after George Floyd death
The UK Church is being urged to take a fresh look at racism in its midst after the death of George Floyd at the hands of white police officers in Minneapolis last week.
'We're not there yet,' says PM on re-opening of churches
Boris Johnson revealed concerns about the rate of infection going up if places of worship open to the public right away.
Christian leaders urge Government to allow re-opening of churches
Church leaders are urging the Government to re-think plans to keep places of worship closed until July.
Public back re-opening of churches - poll
A new poll has revealed public support for churches opening sooner than the Government's timeline of July 4.