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Church of England applauded for social media charter

The Church of England's new social media charter calling for "fair and factual" engagement on the likes of Twitter and Facebook has been welcomed by Christians.
Fresh round of public hearings commences into abuse in the Church of England

A new round of public hearings begins on Monday when the Church of England will be asked more uncomfortable questions about how it handled child sexual abuse allegations.
A project to promote mutual flourishing for white, black and minority ethnic Anglicans

The Minority Anglican Project seeks to understand the experience of black and minority ethnic Anglicans in the Church of England, and how they and the white majority can flourish together.
Church of England outlines action being taken to address safeguarding failures

The Church of England's safeguarding has outlined some of the steps it is taking to address the scandal of sexual abuse by members of the clergy following a scathing independent report.
Rose Hudson-Wilkin to become Church of England's first black female bishop

Rose Hudson-Wilkin has been appointed as the next Bishop of Dover, making her the Church of England's first black female bishop when she takes up the position in November.
Anglican minister accused of spiritual abuse used 'physical discipline', says statement

A leading Anglican minister used "physical discipline in the context of discipling relationships" which "involved men hitting each other on their naked backsides with a trainer for failing to meet personal targets", it has been stated.
'Watershed' moment for the Methodist Church as it meets to debate same-sex marriage

The Methodist Church in the UK is at a "watershed" moment as it considers whether to change its traditional position on marriage, evangelicals have said.
Prominent evangelical minister accused of spiritual abuse

A report in The Telegraph has detailed allegations of spiritual abuse against prominent evangelical leader and former Reform trustee Jonathan Fletcher.
Leading GAFCON bishop says he was victim of spiritual abuse

Andy Lines, GAFCON's missionary bishop to Europe, said he has gone through months of professional counselling after falling victim to "spiritual manipulation".
Evangelical bishops call for humility and unity ahead of Lambeth 2020

Evangelical bishops have issued an appeal for humility and unity ahead of a major conference next year that has laid bare divisions between liberals and traditionalists in the Anglican Communion.
Court's abortion ruling infringes on pregnant woman's human rights, says bishop

A court's decision to allow an abortion to be performed on a pregnant woman with learning difficulties is "sad and distressing", the Auxiliary Bishop of Westminster has said.
Call to action asks global Church to promote the contribution of women and girls

A call has gone out to the worldwide Church to do more to promote the contribution of women and girls and recognise their unique value.
Church of England bishop jailed for sexual abuse dies

Peter Ball, the former Bishop of Lewes who was jailed in 2015 for sexual offences, has died at the age of 87.
Evangelical Fellowship in the Anglican Communion parts ways with Gen Sec Richard Crocker and wife

Richard and Caroline Crocker are to cease in their roles as General Secretary and Director of Communications in the Evangelical Fellowship in the Anglican Communion (EFAC).
160 deacons from across Africa and Europe gather in Scotland

It is the 25th annual conference for the group and this year is bringing together 160 deacons from across Europe and Africa for a time of fellowship, worship and learning.