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Artistic reflections at Lent
Artistic reflections at Lent

Southwark Cathedral will once again be displaying thought-provoking art during Lent

Archbishop of Canterbury welcomes steps towards ecumenical reconciliation
Archbishop of Canterbury welcomes steps towards ecumenical reconciliation

The Archbishop of Canterbury today welcomed four members of the ecumenical community Chemin Neuf to take up residence at Lambeth Palace, as part of a new exercise in prayer and reconciliation between the Roman Catholic and Anglican churches.

Churches opening doors to flood victims
Churches opening doors to flood victims

With Britain still in the midst of one of the worst winters in recorded history, churches are rallying around to help those affected by the unprecedented conditions.

Reminder of Durham roots for New Zealand bishop
Reminder of Durham roots for New Zealand bishop

The Reverend Dr Helen-Ann Hartley will have a powerful reminder of her Durham roots when she is enthroned as the Anglican Bishop of Waikato in New Zealand later this month.

Forward in Faith to follow conscience in diocesan vote on women bishops

Forward In Faith, an evangelical faction of the Church of England, have called upon their members to vote against women bishops in the synods of the dioceses, not expecting to win.

Steve Chalke says the Bible is not inerrant or infallible
Steve Chalke says the Bible is not inerrant or infallible

Prominent Christian leader and the founder of Oasis Trust, Steve Chalke has released a paper which denies the inerrancy and infallibility of the Bible.

Church of England bishops say no to blessings for same-sex marriages
Church of England bishops say no to blessings for same-sex marriages

The Church of England's House of Bishops has released pastoral guidelines rejecting official blessings for gay marriages and stating that gay clergy should not marry their same-sex partners.

The Pope before Francis
The Pope before Francis

Pope Francis is one of the world's most beloved figures, but what of his predecessor - Pope Benedict XVI?

Evangelicals in CofE want 12 bishops after women bishops vote
Evangelicals in CofE want 12 bishops after women bishops vote

A group of conservative evangelicals in the Church of England has called on the Archbishop of Canterbury to guarantee representation among bishops once women are allowed to the episcopate.

Five frontrunners to be the Church of England\'s first female bishop
Five frontrunners to be the Church of England's first female bishop

Now that the Church of England vote on Women bishops has been accelerated, the next question to ask is "who might it be?"

Archbishop of Canterbury appeals for \'gracious reconciliation\' in divided Church
Archbishop of Canterbury appeals for 'gracious reconciliation' in divided Church

In his presidential address, the Archbishop of Canterbury called for more love and less fear in the Church of England.

Church of England calls for re-think on secular Girl Guide promise
Church of England calls for re-think on secular Girl Guide promise

The Church of England wants the Girl Guides to give an alternative membership promise that continues to reference God.

Church of Scotland Moderator reveals new Kirk treasures
Church of Scotland Moderator reveals new Kirk treasures

A new ring and traditional cross have been unveiled in Edinburgh by the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

CofE tightens protections against child abuse
CofE tightens protections against child abuse

The General Synod moved to further strengthen the safeguards designed to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Climate change is \'great demon of our day\'
Climate change is 'great demon of our day'

The General Synod of the Church of England agrees to do more on climate change

World Evangelical Alliance postpones General Assembly
World Evangelical Alliance postpones General Assembly

Divisions among South Korean evangelicals behind postponement