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Church of England will not challenge marriage of transgender worshippers
The marriage of worshippers who transition to a different gender will still be valid, the Church of England has said.
Methodist Church Conference commends proposals to allow same-sex marriages
The Methodist Church in Britain has moved a step closer to allowing same-sex marriages in its chapels, a move strongly opposed by evangelicals.
Church of England welcomes canonisation of John Henry Newman
John Henry Newman and other revered figures in the Catholic Church are to be canonised on October 13, the Vatican has announced.
Church of England applauded for social media charter
The Church of England's new social media charter calling for "fair and factual" engagement on the likes of Twitter and Facebook has been welcomed by Christians.
Fresh round of public hearings commences into abuse in the Church of England
A new round of public hearings begins on Monday when the Church of England will be asked more uncomfortable questions about how it handled child sexual abuse allegations.
A project to promote mutual flourishing for white, black and minority ethnic Anglicans
The Minority Anglican Project seeks to understand the experience of black and minority ethnic Anglicans in the Church of England, and how they and the white majority can flourish together.
Church of England outlines action being taken to address safeguarding failures
The Church of England's safeguarding has outlined some of the steps it is taking to address the scandal of sexual abuse by members of the clergy following a scathing independent report.
Rose Hudson-Wilkin to become Church of England's first black female bishop
Rose Hudson-Wilkin has been appointed as the next Bishop of Dover, making her the Church of England's first black female bishop when she takes up the position in November.
Anglican minister accused of spiritual abuse used 'physical discipline', says statement
A leading Anglican minister used "physical discipline in the context of discipling relationships" which "involved men hitting each other on their naked backsides with a trainer for failing to meet personal targets", it has been stated.
'Watershed' moment for the Methodist Church as it meets to debate same-sex marriage
The Methodist Church in the UK is at a "watershed" moment as it considers whether to change its traditional position on marriage, evangelicals have said.
Prominent evangelical minister accused of spiritual abuse
A report in The Telegraph has detailed allegations of spiritual abuse against prominent evangelical leader and former Reform trustee Jonathan Fletcher.
Leading GAFCON bishop says he was victim of spiritual abuse
Andy Lines, GAFCON's missionary bishop to Europe, said he has gone through months of professional counselling after falling victim to "spiritual manipulation".
Evangelical bishops call for humility and unity ahead of Lambeth 2020
Evangelical bishops have issued an appeal for humility and unity ahead of a major conference next year that has laid bare divisions between liberals and traditionalists in the Anglican Communion.
Court's abortion ruling infringes on pregnant woman's human rights, says bishop
A court's decision to allow an abortion to be performed on a pregnant woman with learning difficulties is "sad and distressing", the Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster has said.
Call to action asks global Church to promote the contribution of women and girls
A call has gone out to the worldwide Church to do more to promote the contribution of women and girls and recognise their unique value.
Church of England bishop jailed for sexual abuse dies
Peter Ball, the former Bishop of Lewes who was jailed in 2015 for sexual offences, has died at the age of 87.