Church

Decade of growth for England's cathedrals

Church of England cathedrals have experienced steady growth in attendance in the decade since the Millennium.

Methodist Church puts human rights slant on investment
Methodist Church puts human rights slant on investment

The Methodist Church has adopted a new investment policy encouraging the companies it invests in to promote human rights in the areas where they operate.

Book review: Creating Community - Ancient Ways for Modern Churches
Book review: Creating Community - Ancient Ways for Modern Churches

When is it a "bandwagon" and when is it an authentic move of God's Spirit?

New Lincoln training curacy combines cathedral and parish ministry
New Lincoln training curacy combines cathedral and parish ministry

Lincoln Cathedral is teaming up with a parish church in the north of city for an exciting new curacy.

Few days left to enter cathedral\'s photography competition
Few days left to enter cathedral's photography competition

There is less than a week to go before the deadline for entries to Liverpool Cathedral's annual photography competition.

Liverpool church\'s play scheme receives £3,000 grant
Liverpool church's play scheme receives £3,000 grant

A Liverpool church's play scheme has received a £3,000 grant from the Archbishop of York Youth Trust.

Leo Cushley names principal consecrators for next month\'s ordination
Leo Cushley names principal consecrators for next month's ordination

The Archbishop-elect of St Andrews and Edinburgh has announced the bishops who will be the traditional three principal consecrators at his episcopal ordination next month.

World Council of Churches gets behind anti-corruption campaign
World Council of Churches gets behind anti-corruption campaign

The World Council of Churches is encouraging its member churches to get involved with the EXPOSED campaign to end corruption.

£500,000 grant makes new church community centre possible
£500,000 grant makes new church community centre possible

Plans are moving ahead for a £1m community centre after the church behind the project secured a major grant from the Big Lottery Fund.

Archbishop of York announces review into deceased clergy files
Archbishop of York announces review into deceased clergy files

"The damage done by the sexual abuse of children is immense, and the passage of time does not in itself bring healing," the Archbishop of York has said.

Fracking could alleviate suffering of poor people, says Church
Fracking could alleviate suffering of poor people, says Church

The Church of England has criticised "blanket opposition" to fracking and called for a debate that takes the poor and less costly energy sources into consideration.

Book explores early church\'s \'forgotten women\'
Book explores early church's 'forgotten women'

A Manchester University professor has published a book to shine light on the women she claims have been neglected by mainstream churches.

Inquiry into former Dean of Manchester gathers pace
Inquiry into former Dean of Manchester gathers pace

The inquiry into abuse allegations against the former Dean of Manchester is asking people to come forward with information.

Salvation Army must be confident in Word of God, says new leader
Salvation Army must be confident in Word of God, says new leader

The new international leader of The Salvation Army has spoken of his desire to see the organisation balance serving the poor with witnessing the Gospel.

Double celebration at County Durham church
Double celebration at County Durham church

A County Durham church is gearing up for its 160th anniversary celebration this September.

Blessing for fundraising bikers
Blessing for fundraising bikers

Bikers from the North East received a blessing in celebration of their amazing fundraising efforts.