Church

Lambeth Palace to get 'state of the art' library â first new building in 200 years

Lambeth Palace, the historic home of England's Archbishop of Canterbury, is to receive a major update - its first in 200 years - with planning approved for a 'state of the art' new library building.

Preaching, not worship, takes priority for US churchgoers â but why?

Recent surveys suggest that the sermon â not the musical worship â is the main factor affecting the church attendance of US Christians. But why?

Are Church of England bishops allowed to vote in the general election?

Technically the Lords Spiritual, as they are officially known, are the only peers who can vote in general elections.

Father's grief as 16-year-old Coptic boy is murdered in Egypt's 'war on Christians'

An Egyptian Christian boy found murdered on Maundy Thursday was killed by Islamic extremists hoping to intimidate Christians, say his family.

Hereford Cathedral hits back at criticism of Grayson Perry art display

Cross-dressing artist Grayson Perry is causing outrage at Hereford Cathedral with an art display that questions the existence of heaven and hell and uses several obscenities at the heart of the 1000-year-old building.

Did you think people liked your church for its high quality worship? Think again

A majority of US churchgoers say that the quality of the sermon is the main factor affecting their church attendance.

EA head: Now's the time to help shape our country's future

The Evangelical Alliance has called on Christians to 'fully engage' in the general election and to 'take the opportunity to speak hopefully, and with vision for the future'.

Predictions and trajectories: What will the Church in Scotland look like in 30 years?

So what will the Church look like in 2047? It is impossible to foresee with any certainty, but the current trajectory suggests the following.

Less than half of German Christians believe in heaven

Less than half of German Christians will defend the idea of heaven and hell, a new poll has revealed.

'A gift in God's story': rare 1866 gold coin helps fund new church

An extremely rare 19th century US gold coin featuring one of the earliest uses of the motto, 'In God We Trust', will help an Indiana congregation secure its own church building.

The surprising theology of Broadchurch: What we learn from its final sermon

Last night saw the final episode of the 'final chapter' of ITV's thrilling crime-drama Broadchurch. The show's final moments saw a packed church and a poignant quote from the Bible, concluding a story that has wrestled with profoundly Christian ideas.