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Church of England apologises for racism towards Windrush generation and minority ethnic people
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said there was "no doubt" that the Church of England was still "deeply institutionally racist".

Living in Love and Faith process is a 'call to action' for Church of England - bishop
Bishop Christopher Cocksworth said the LLF resources were a chance to "embark on a new way of doing things", as he repeatedly spoke of his desire to see a "change in culture" within the Church.

Christians on the Left throw support behind Keir Starmer for Labour leader
Christians on the Left have come out in support of Sir Keir Starmer in the Labour leadership contest.

'Do not soldier on' - coronavirus advice issued to Church of England parishes
The advice issued by the Dioceses of London and Chichester says that there is "no immediate risk" but stresses the importance of being prepared.

Life is art, even if it's messy
When I think of my life through the lens of art it looks messy, incomplete, rough around the edges, full of pencil markings, and faint lines I've tried to erase. It doesn't look anything like the works of art I admire so much in the Art Institute of Chicago.

Head of global church-planting network removed over 'accusations of abusive leadership'
The CEO of global church-planting network Acts 29 has been removed following accusations that he resorted to bullying and control.

Church of England's parliamentary body reaffirms commitment to tackling clergy stress and burnout
The Covenant for Clergy Care and Wellbeing was proclaimed an Act of Synod by the Church of England's parliamentary body on Monday, and will now be sent out to all 42 dioceses to formally adopt.

Archbishop of Canterbury appeals for unity at the start of Synod
The Archbishop of Canterbury has told Anglicans at odds with each other over sexuality and marriage that their real enemy is the devil, not each other.

Christian Institute threatens legal action against Warwickshire council over school sex ed policy
The policy asserts that gender identity "can be best understood as being a spectrum" and "transgender children have the right to use whichever toilet or changing room they feel most comfortable using".

One man's painful gender detransition journey
Now suffering from a host of medical complications as a result of years of hormone treatment, including phantom pain in his groin and bouts of severe depression, 'Fitz' is five years into his detransition journey and is reintegrating with his anatomically male body.

Iraq has become a 'land of militias', says priest
Father Nadheer Dako, leader of St Joseph's church in Baghdad, is concerned about the future for Christians in Iraq.

Religious literacy for civil servants is 'vital', says Open Doors
Foreign and Commonwealth Office minister Heather Wheeler admitted that the UK Government had not given the persecution of Christians "the attention it warranted".

Coronavirus: Methodist leader sends message of support to Chinese Churches
In her letter, the Rev Dr Barbara Glasson said that the Church was also supporting Chinese congregations in the UK.

Entertainment has replaced Jesus as the way, the truth, the life
The tragedy is that entertainment now not only permeates our time, but also our ways of living, thinking, relating, and even worshipping.

Cadbury chocolate and the Christian connection
The Cadbury family were devout followers of Jesus and his teachings.

Chris Pratt declares 'One Nation Under God' as he launches production company aimed at overcoming divisions
The Christian actor has launched a new production company that he says is to focus on content that will both entertain and help to heal divisions.