Church

Bishops endorsing same-sex marriage should be 'removed from ministry'

Christian Concern CEO Andrea Williams is calling on the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to defend the Church of England's core teaching on marriage and sexuality after the Bishop of Oxford's essay in support of a change in position.
Evangelicals 'grieved' as Bishop of Oxford says Church of England should back same-sex marriage

Evangelicals are calling on the Church of England to hold to its historic position on marriage and sexuality after the Bishop of Oxford published a 52-page essay arguing that clergy should have the freedom to bless and marry same-sex couples.
Church of England focuses on reaching more young people with the Gospel

The Church of England is partnering with Christian charity Youthscape in a Â£1.29m project to help parishes connect with young people.
Welby praying as bishops meet to discuss what's next for Living in Love and Faith

The Archbishop of Canterbury says he is praying for "fruitful" conversations as the College of Bishops meets this week to discuss the next phase of Living in Love and Faith (LLF).
Churches apologise for child abuse failings as inquiry releases damning final report

The IICSA inquiry found that the Church of England and Catholic Church in England and Wales put reputation before the welfare of children in their care, and failed to respond to victims with compassion.
Church leaders launch new initiative affirming Christian teaching on marriage, sex and identity

Church leaders who came together last year to oppose a ban on conversion therapy have launched a new initiative affirming Christian teaching on marriage, sex and identity.
Church leaders oppose plans to move British embassy to Jerusalem

Church leaders are urging Prime Minister Liz Truss to rethink plans to move the British Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
Church of England launches Â£15m fund to help churches cover soaring energy costs

The help comes just in time for winter and will be used by churches to cover the cost of keeping their buildings heated and warm in the coming months.
Church of England must 'learn from mistakes' over same-sex blessings and marriage

Anglicans from around the globe are expressing their pain and hurt at divisions over human sexuality in a new resource published by the Church of England Evangelical Council.
Christian parents call for Church of England transgender schools guidance to be dropped

Christian parents who successfully challenged the Department for Education on transgender guidelines for schools are now asking the Church of England to scrap its own policy document.
'No excuses,' say Archbishops as CofE safeguarding review uncovers hundreds of new cases

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have apologised for failings by the Church of England after an independent review revealed hundreds of new safeguarding cases that require further assessment or action.
Churches to give a warm welcome this winter as energy prices soar

Churches across the UK are being asked to open their doors this winter as a place of warmth and support for people struggling with the cost of living crisis.
Welsh national service pays tribute to Queen's 'extraordinary legacy of service and devotion'

The national service at Llandaff Cathedral was attended by King Charles III and the Queen Consort.
Churches to broadcast Queen's funeral

With London at full capacity, some churches across the country are getting ready to welcome people in to watch the Queen's state funeral together.
Former Kirk Moderator recalls memories of Her Majesty the Queen

The Very Rev Dr John Chalmers, former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and recently retired member of the Chapel Royal in Scotland, shares a reflection on his memories of meeting Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, including a handwritten letter she wrote remarking on his son JJ Chalmers' "fantastic" performance on Strictly Come Dancing:.