Church

Sarah Mullally's appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury is a 'missed opportunity', say Global South Anglicans
The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches said the appointment of Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury was "a missed opportunity to reunite and reform the Anglican Communion".

Evangelicals pray Sarah Mullally will restore Church of England to historic position on marriage and sexuality as next Archbishop of Canterbury
Evangelicals in the Church of England and wider Anglican Communion are praying for a return to biblical faithfulness after the Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally, was announced on Friday as the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

Sarah Mullally appointed first ever female Archbishop of Canterbury
The Bishop of London, Sarah Mullally, has been announced as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury after a selection process lasting several months.

Evangelical church leader sees 'Gospel opportunities' in growing 'Unite the Kingdom' movement
Evangelical church network Affinity says it sees a "broader opportunity" to engage people frustrated by high levels of immigration and the erosion of values with the truth of Christianity.

Two women in line to become Archbishop of Canterbury
Britain is preparing to announce the next Archbishop of Canterbury this Friday, and for the first time in history, the frontrunners include two women who could take on the role of spiritual leader for 85 million Anglicans worldwide.

Church of Scotland warns against undermining parental rights on religious education
The Church of Scotland has spoken out against plans to allow children to overrule their parents if they withdraw them from religious education.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury suggests Church leaders maintain a 'judicious silence' on immigration
The former Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey, has warned his next successor to steer clear of commenting on policies like immigration.

Chaplaincy teams provide prayer and spiritual support in town centres
"People might disagree with what we believe, but they appreciate what we do.”

Survey reveals thousands of UK churches may close by 2030
A nationwide survey by UK charity National Churches Trust has raised concerns that as many as 2,000 churches across the UK could close within the next five years.

C of E says greater support is needed for conservative bishops in the Church of England
A new report raised concerns about overstretched bishops and an unsustainable workload.

Baptist Union of Great Britain maps out rescue plan for Spurgeon’s students after shock closure
The Baptist Union of Great Britain (BUGB) has detailed a wide-ranging support package to keep students from the now-closed Spurgeon’s College on track for the new academic year.

£11m investment to boost mission across Church of England parishes
Almost half of all Church of England parishes are set to gain from a new £11 million wave of investment aimed at strengthening mission, outreach and discipleship, according to the latest figures.

Baptists leaders honoured by Zelensky over aid to Ukraine
Over two million people have received aid thanks to the efforts of Baptists in Ukraine.

Scottish Catholics and Episcopalians sign declaration of friendship
It was signed in support of deeper cooperation and understanding between the two denominations.

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”.