Church
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Church of England to invest millions in mission and church growth
Up to £155m is being earmarked by the Church of England to drive forward growth, protect its historic cathedrals for future generations, and increase its presence in underprivileged areas.
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New Bible translation released for Scots Gaelic speakers
New Bible resources have been produced for Scotland's Gaelic-speaking community, including an updated translation of the New Testament.
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Edinburgh church's peace project praised by MPs
Duddingston Kirk Glebe created a 100ft long pebble mosaic called the Path of Peace with the help of 80 local school children.
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Whole Church is 'called to repentance' over sexual abuse failures, says Bishop of Blackburn
The Church of England's failure to adequately deal with past sexual abuse cases is "a form of re-abuse", senior clergy in the Diocese of Blackburn have said.
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Welsh bishops adopt anti-Semitism definition
Bishops of the Church in Wales have adopted the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's definition of anti-Semitism.
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Glasgow congregation votes to leave Episcopal Church of Scotland
A congregation in Glasgow has become the latest church to quit the Episcopal Church of Scotland over its liberal interpretation of Scripture.
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A prayer for the Tories vying to be the next Prime Minister
The Evangelical Alliance has released a short prayer for Christians to use in conjunction with the Tory leadership contest.
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The Church of England needs to think more clearly about transgender issues
The clear and rational stance taken by the Roman Catholic Church in its document 'Male and Female He Created Them: Towards a path of dialogue on the question of gender theory in education' stands in contrast to the confused thinking of the Church of England.
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Dean of Wakefield Cathedral proposes compromise in dispute over female celebrants
The Dean of Wakefield Cathedral has proposed a compromise following a dispute with a traditionalist parishioner who could not in conscience accept communion from a female celebrant.
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Michael Palin gets behind campaign warning of Deathwatch Beetle threat to historic churches
The UK's historic churches are in need of support as they struggle to protect their buildings from leaking roofs, crumbling stone work and the dreaded Deathwatch Beetle, warns a new campaign fronted by Michael Palin.
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Anglican clergy claim Bishop of Chelmsford told them to leave C of E â despite his denials
The Bishop of Chelmsford told "more than 30" clergy that if they didn't agree with his diocese's approach to sexuality they could quit the Church of England, it was claimed today.
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John Stott's Right Hand: Frances Whitehead remembered
The formidable secretary to John Stott for 55 years enabled the late church leader and theologian to achieve all that he achieved
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Vatican document says no to current trends in gender ideology
The Vatican has responded to the ongoing debate on human sexuality with a new document rejecting some of the current interpretations of gender ideology.
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'The final part of the great Christian mystery' - Church leaders reflect on the meaning of Pentecost
Church leaders have shared their reflections on the meaning of Pentecost and the significance of coming together in prayer.
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Thousands of Christians fill Trafalgar Square for Pentecost celebration Thy Kingdom Come
Trafalgar Square was filled with thousands of Christians from across denominations and traditions for a major Pentecost celebration at the heart of the capital today.