Church
All church buildings to close, even for clergy, under new CofE coronavirus guidance
The change to the guidance means that even priests cannot enter their buildings to say prayers or livestream services and will now have to broadcast these from home.
'With a heavy heart,' the nation's cathedrals shutter over coronavirus
Cathedral buildings are closing their doors along with other places of worship across the country after sweeping new restrictions on movement were announced by the Government on Monday evening.
Church weddings and baptisms are off in locked-down Britain
Weddings and baptisms can no longer be held in churches under drastic new social distancing measures being imposed by the Government.
Lambeth Conference of Anglican bishops postponed until 2021 because of coronavirus
The Lambeth Conference, a major gathering of bishops from across the worldwide Anglican Communion, has been postponed until 2021 due to coronavirus.
Vicar accidentally sets himself on fire during online service
Church pastors are normally in the business of setting hearts on fire but for one vicar broadcasting a virtual sermon, it was his sweater.
Turn to God instead of fear - Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury used his sermon for the Church of England's first national virtual service to call people to look outwards to the needs of others and remember "that life carries on".
Sunday worship moves online
Churches across the nation are livestreaming Sunday services into the homes of worshippers in an unprecedented shift following widespread restrictions on movement imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Church weddings will continue during coronavirus pandemic but with only five people present
People with a church wedding booked in the coming months are facing the prospect of having to drastically scale back their plans after the Church of England introduced guidance recommending no more than five people in attendance - the legal minimum.
Justin Welby to lead first virtual Church of England service following coronavirus changes
The first virtual service since the Church of England announced the suspension of public worship over coronavirus is to be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.
New Church guidance issued to keep funerals safe during coronavirus pandemic
The number of people able to attend a funeral will be limited during the coronavirus pandemic under new guidelines brought in by the Church of England.
Catholic Church leaders hope buildings will 'be a focal point of prayer' as public worship is suspended
The Catholic Church has confirmed that public Mass will be suspended starting on Friday evening over coronavirus concerns.
Rochester Cathedral spire lit up blue as a 'sign of constant prayers'
"These are difficult and challenging times," said cathedral Dean Dr Philip Hasketh.
Coronavirus is an opportunity for the Church to 'rise up' - Baptist leader
The head of the Baptist Union of Great Britain (BUGB) has encouraged Christians not to be afraid in the face of the coronavirus pandemic but instead look for opportunities to serve their communities and love their neighbours.
Baptist Union of Great Britain, Church of Scotland General Assemblies called off over coronavirus
The Church of Scotland said that cancelling its General Assembly in May was the "only choice" it could make in light of current circumstances.
Church services halted after change to Government guidance
Churches are following the updated guidance from the Government by suspending services for the timebeing over the coronavirus pandemic.
Church of England churches told to suspend services over coronavirus outbreak
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are calling on Church of England churches to suspend public services for the timebeing in light of the escalating coronavirus crisis.