Church
Sacked school chaplain Bernard Randall says he contemplated suicide
Things got so bad, the former school chaplain considered burning himself alive in protest.
Church leaders lament 'grievous' appointment of openly gay Archbishop of Wales
The Anglican Church of Nigeria is refusing to recognise the election of Cherry Vann as Archbishop of Wales.
Churches launch ecumenical walking trail in Edinburgh
The Church of Scotland, the Scottish Episcopal Church and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St Andrew and Edinburgh have come together to create a walking trail that takes in 10 of the most beautiful churches in Edinburgh.
Appointment of openly gay Archbishop of Wales branded 'tragic'
The Church in Wales "has now institutionally turned away from biblical teaching on sexual morality".
Sheffield churches' environmental stewardship gets a welcome boost
A group of nine churches across Sheffield has received a donation of free gardening tools as part of a citywide effort to promote environmental care and community engagement.
Churches at risk without long-term repair funding, MPs warn
The government is being called upon to make permanent a scheme that helps listed places of worship manage costly repair and maintenance bills.
Will the Church of England save the Tories?
The Church of England has often been described as "the Tory Party at prayer".
Archbishop of York issues strong condemnation of Gaza crisis
A bag of flour in northern Gaza is now reported to cost over £400
Lynn Green elected Vice Chair of Baptist World Alliance
Green will continue in her role as head of the BUGB.
Evangelicals concerned about Church of England trajectory after vote on sexuality document
Church of England clergy no longer need to affirm Issues in Human Sexuality.
Justin Welby's updated views on homosexuality not helpful, says critic
Welby now believes homosexual relationships can be a "huge blessing".
Holy Land Christians need support of global Church, says Archbishop of Jerusalem
"We need the wider body of Christ to help us to be the church in brutal and damaging times.”
Church of England approves multi-million pound abuse redress scheme
The comprehensive redress scheme was approved by its parliamentary body, the General Synod, after four years of debate and discussion.
Church of England's parliament backs new law to support Armed Forces chaplains
On Saturday, as many were watching the men’s doubles players battle it out on Centre Court at Wimbledon, the General Synod of the Church of England sat down to discuss a Measure (or law) to regularise the ministry of Church of England’s Chaplains to the Armed Forces.
Church of England approves £1.6 billion funding package for next three years
The Church of England's parliamentary body has approved a spending package for the next three years to the tune of £1.6 billion.
'Being Church in a time of conflict' - Church of England confronts global threats
Members of the Church of England’s General Synod arrived in York yesterday for five days of deliberation and discussion.