Church

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  Scottish Churches sign landmark declaration to deepen relationship

  A historic declaration has been signed by the Church of Scotland and Scottish Episcopal Church to formalise a closer relationship between the two.

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  Young people more likely to attend a place of worship over Christmas - poll

  Young people are twice as likely as those over the age of 55 to go to a place of worship this Christmas, new research has found.

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  Rich countries urged to share vaccine amid Omicron concerns

  As the international community grapples with the Omicron variant, the Bishop of Durham is calling on the UK government to "commit to redoubling efforts" to achieve vaccine equity.

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  New book shines light on abuse and racist discrimination of Catholic nuns

  In a newly published book, a Vatican journalist details the mental and physical abuse, oppression and racism experienced by religious sisters.

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  Church of England releases first ever Christmas single

  The Church of England is hoping its first ever Christmas single will reach more people with the story of the birth of Jesus.

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  Get the booster jab, says Church of England as Omicron spreads

  With increased concern over the spread of the new Omicron variant, the Church of England is advising people to take the booster jab as soon as they can.

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  Anglican leaders call for 'bold' action to counter 'vaccine hesitancy'

  They also called for measures to improve vaccine equity around the world.

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  Attendance and giving significantly impacted by pandemic, study finds

  Average weekly in-person church attendance has fallen by around a third and a majority of church leaders report a decrease in giving, new research by the Evangelical Alliance has found.

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  Church of England cannot survive by 'spreading clergy more thinly' - Justin Welby

  The Archbishop made the comments in a speech this week to the National Farmers' Union in which he also praised "hard-working" vicars.

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  Brian Houston case deferred until 2022

  The court case in Sydney against Hillsong senior pastor Brian Houston has been delayed until next year.

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  People are open but the Church is being held back by 'really bad PR', says Guvna B

  MOBO Award winning rapper and broadcaster Guvna B is on a mission to present people with a more accurate picture of the Church than "people in robes singing 'Kumbaya, My Lord'".

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  Evangelical leader Melvin Tinker passes away

  Leading British Anglican evangelical speaker and author, Rev Melvin Tinker, has died aged 66.

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  Church must be 'at the forefront' of welcoming refugees, says Nicky Gumbel

  "It's not about trying to convert people. It's about loving people as Jesus loved people," he said.

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  Bishop calls for change to law to cut gambling-related suicides

  The Bishop of St Albans has told the House of Lords that requiring coroners to record gambling addiction in suicide cases would boost "the Government's suicide prevention efforts".

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  Catholic bishops greenlight Communion document, but don't single out politicians

  After months of controversy, a much anticipated document barely mentioned politicians at all.