Church

Church in Wales working to 'restore damaged relationships' after bishop's 'never trust a Tory' tweet
The Bishop of St Davids in the Anglican Church in Wales, Dr Joanna Penberthy, who is at the centre of a political storm over her 'never trust a Tory' tweet, is on sick leave amid pressure on her to resign.

Evangelical Alliance slams 'disproportionate' church singing ban
The Evangelical Alliance has hit out at "nonsensical" and "discriminatory" rules around congregational singing in churches.

It would be wrong to deny communion to Biden
The actions of the US bishops in so determinedly targeting this man, in further undermining the magisterial credibility of their self-damaged Church, at a time when the world needs the teachings of Jesus Christ more than ever, are deeply regrettable.

US bishops back plans that may curb communion for Biden
US bishops have moved closer to imposing restrictions on communion for Catholic public figures who support abortion.

Government defends church singing ban
The Bishop of London has said she will continue to press the Government on lifting the ban on congregational singing in churches, while the Bishop of Leeds has challenged "inconsistencies" in the restrictions.

St Ebbe's church minister to be ordained in the CofE
The 'remainer' strategy for conservative evangelicals in the Church of England seems to be growing stronger with the news that the senior minister of a church plant from St Ebbe's, Oxford is soon to be ordained in Christ Church Cathedral.

Orphaned son of asylum seeker granted indefinite leave to remain after Church campaign
The Home Office has listened to the appeals of the Church of Scotland and others, and told a 13-year-old orphan he can stay in the UK permanently.

Scottish Churches in historic joint declaration
The Church of Scotland and Scottish Episcopal Church have signed a historic declaration opening the door to deeper cooperation and more shared ministry.

The Catholic Church desperately needs to change, but will it do so?
There is a serious problem with clerical sex abuse and something - a lot - needs to change, writes Ruth Gledhill.

A theology of disagreement
"We don't even bother to debate anymore, we just silence the opposition," said Elaine Storkey.

John Smyth's son suspended from US church leadership
The son of John Smyth has been suspended by a US church because of questions surrounding what he knew about the abuse perpetrated by his late father.

I was a Smyth victim too, says Rector of St Helen's Bishopsgate
The Rector of St Helen's Bishopsgate, an evangelical church in the City of London, says he was beaten in a shed by the late John Smyth.

Calls to tackle 'workplace bullying' after senior judge dismisses disciplinary action against Martyn Percy
A leading campaigner against abuse in the Church of England has called on the Bishop of Oxford, the Rt Rev Steven Croft, to tackle the "workplace bullying" allegedly suffered by the Dean of Christ Church, the Very Rev Martyn Percy.

Church has not faced up to history of racism, say black Christians
Black Christians have challenged the Church to look at its own complicity in the racism and racial injustice present in modern-day Britain.

Church of Scotland moves towards same-sex marriage blessings
The Church of Scotland has taken a step closer towards allowing blessings for same-sex marriages.

Over 100 churches pilot contactless giving
Collection plates and boxes in churches may soon be a thing of the past as the Church of England pushes ahead with a nationwide effort to introduce digital giving.