Anger after Sheffield Cathedral decides to shut down beloved choir
Sheffield Cathedral has been widely criticised on social media after announcing the closure of its choir over concerns that it is not diverse enough.
Sheffield Cathedral has been widely criticised on social media after announcing the closure of its choir over concerns that it is not diverse enough.
Over half of the 638 church leaders surveyed from across the UK predict that loneliness and isolation will remain pressing issues for at least a year after the end of lockdown.
Churches can resume congregational worship, baptisms and christenings from today but attendance is capped at 50 people, subject to social distancing of 2m.
Third Estates Commissioner Dr Eve Pool said England's cathedrals were facing "enormous" challenges as a result of Covid-19.
The new Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has spoken of his desire to see the Church of England become more united.
The Government has eased rules on singing at church but only if it is outside and done by professionals.
Stephen Cottrell was today confirmed in his election as the new Archbishop of York in a service that took place online due to coronavirus restrictions.
The Lambeth Conference, bringing together bishops from the worldwide Anglican Communion, has been set back two years by Covid-19.
The new Archbishop of York also said the leadership of the Church of England is "still too white".
A survey of evangelicals has found broad support for women in church leadership roles, including preaching from the pulpit on Sundays.
The coalition of church leaders, including KICC pastor Matthew Ashimolowo and Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali, say the Government breached the European Convention on Human Rights and Magna Carta in imposing the blanket closure of churches during lockdown.
'A Last Supper' by Lorna May Wadsworth is inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper and depicts a black Jesus with his arms outstretched.
Guidance published on Monday sets out a number of restrictions on worship, with churches told to avoid singing and using instruments that need to be blown into, although the organ is permitted.