Church

Church of England, National Lottery join forces to conserve 'table top' tombs
The tombs are named for their design of a flat slab of stone supported by sides of upright legs.

CoE bishop concedes Farage has a point about 'out of touch' leadership
Bishop Martyn Snow said that many Christians are in favour of tighter border controls “not out of hatred but out of sincere concern for social cohesion, pressure on public services and the pace of cultural change in their communities”.

Assemblies of God launches largest missions initiative in decades to reach the unreached
The Assemblies of God World Missions (AGWM) has announced what leaders are calling its largest initiative in more than seven decades, pledging to expand missionary efforts to reach the world’s unengaged and unreached people groups.

Bangor Cathedral choir suspended after protest
The choir staged a walkout during Holy Communion at a recent Sunday service.

Petition supporting Bernard Randall reaches 6,000 signatures
A petition in support of the Rev Dr Bernard Randall has received over 6,000 signatures.

‘There is no such thing as the evangelical’ - researchers say movement’s centre has shifted to Global South
“Christianity and evangelicalism look fundamentally different than they did a generation ago."

Late teen becomes Catholic Church’s first millennial saint
A 15-year-old Italian boy who loved video games and coding will be declared a saint this Sunday, becoming the Catholic Church’s first millennial to receive the title.

Chris Brain to face retrial for outstanding charges
One woman claimed she had been assaulted after helping families to identify victims of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.

Bishop of Oxford challenges Farage on migration
The Bishop of Oxford has published an open letter to Nigel Farage, criticising the Reform UK leader’s plans to overhaul Britain’s immigration system and accusing him of stoking fear.

National borders should be respected, says church minister
“Yes, of course the Christian loves his neighbour whoever he is, but that love does not require the abandonment of divinely ordained national boundaries."

New church-run recovery centre expands addiction support across Scottish Highlands
The new six-bed facility, Nevis House, will provide up to 22 placements each year.

Scottish church with Covenanters and Churchill link celebrates 370 years of history
The church was founded during the reign of Oliver Cromwell.

Pioneering Bishop of Bristol retires
Vivienne Faull represents the first generation of ordained women in the Church of England

Who cares about integration?
Churches are doing lots of great work to help asylum seekers integrate into British society - and the government is paying attention, even if the mainstream media isn't.

England’s cathedrals enjoy post-pandemic revival as attendance and engagement grow
New figures from the Church of England show that cathedrals across the country are experiencing steady growth, with worship, music, and civic activities drawing in more people than in previous years.

Church of England 'profoundly concerned' over abuse survivors data breach
The Church of England has said it is "profoundly concerned" after a data breach disclosed the emails of abuse survivors.