Church

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

Blessing for fundraising bikers
Bikers from the North East received a blessing in celebration of their amazing fundraising efforts.
Friends of Armagh Cathedral 75th anniversary concert
The Friends of Armagh Cathedral was formed in 1938 as a collective of people who care for the ancient foundation of St Patrick and its continuing Christian witness.

New chaplain for Chapter 1
The Reverend Ruth Lampard has been licensed by the Bishop of Southwark to be the new chaplain of the Chapter 1 charity.

Art exhibition comes from Cairo to St Paul's
An interfaith art exhibition promoting peace and compassion is coming to St Paul's Cathedral from Cairo in Egypt.

UK Salvation Army welcomes appointment of André Cox as new international leader
André Cox has been appointed as the next international leader and 20th General of The Salvation Army.