Church

George Floyd's last words 'have become our rallying cry' - Church leaders
George Floyd's last words 'have become our rallying cry' - Church leaders

Christians across Britain and Ireland were united on Tuesday night via an online service to mark the first anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.

Churches light a candle for George Floyd on first anniversary of his death
Churches light a candle for George Floyd on first anniversary of his death

Churches across the UK are lighting a candle to mark the first anniversary of George Floyd's death.

Prince William visits Christian charities in Edinburgh
Prince William visits Christian charities in Edinburgh

The Duke of Cambridge has visited charities supported by the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh as part of a weeklong visit to Scotland.

Church must reflect the diversity of the world - Archbishop
Church must reflect the diversity of the world - Archbishop

The Archbishop of York has used his Pentecost Sunday sermon to call on the Church to reflect the diversity of the world.

Church has been an 'essential refuge' during the pandemic - Prince William
Church has been an 'essential refuge' during the pandemic - Prince William

The Duke quoted Jesus and Proverbs 19:20 in his address to the Church of Scotland General Assembly on Saturday morning.

People struggling with Covid grief warned against contacting the dead
People struggling with Covid grief warned against contacting the dead

"If people saw the bondage to spiritualism we have seen, they would have nothing to do with it," said Rev Jayne Irlam, of the Baptist Deliverance Study Group, who is concerned that people are turning to spiritualism in the pandemic.

Clergy who failed to disclose John Smyth abuse will face investigation - Welby
Clergy who failed to disclose John Smyth abuse will face investigation - Welby

The Church of England's National Safeguarding Team is to investigate clergy who knew about the abuse perpetrated by John Smyth QC but failed to disclose it, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.

Fletcher victims speak of hurt over IAG statement
Fletcher victims speak of hurt over IAG statement

Victims of Jonathan Fletcher have spoken of their anger and hurt at a statement by the Independent Advisory Group to the review into Jonathan Fletcher and Emmanuel Church Wimbledon.

Denying communion to pro-abortion Catholics like Biden could create 'discord', Vatican warns
Denying communion to pro-abortion Catholics like Biden could create 'discord', Vatican warns

The Vatican has sent a letter to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops giving advice and warnings regarding a possible move by the American leadership to deny communion to pro-abortion Catholic politicians.

St Paul's Cathedral at risk of permanent closure after Covid-19 devastated finances
St Paul's Cathedral at risk of permanent closure after Covid-19 devastated finances

The financial impact of Covid-19 on St Paul's Cathedral has been so severe that the iconic landmark is at risk of permanent closure, its Dean has warned.

Church of England issues guidance on memorials with slavery links
Church of England issues guidance on memorials with slavery links

New guidance has been issued by the Church of England to help churches and cathedrals address concerns over memorials with links to slavery.

Irish Prime Minister called to protect religious freedom after Covid worship ban
Irish Prime Minister called to protect religious freedom after Covid worship ban

An open letter has been sent to Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin calling for guarantees that church worship will never again be banned in Ireland.

Church of Scotland to debate legislation on same-sex marriage
Church of Scotland to debate legislation on same-sex marriage

The Church of Scotland's General Assembly meeting later this month will debate legislation on allowing ministers to conduct same-sex marriages.

Make your vote count, say bishops
Make your vote count, say bishops

Bishops in Wales are encouraging people to get out and vote on election day.

John Stott's vision 'still relevant' in today's 'hostile' world
John Stott's vision 'still relevant' in today's 'hostile' world

John Stott's vision of respectful dialogue and incarnational mission are as relevant today as they were during his lifetime, says his close friend, Christian doctor and ethicist John Wyatt.

Church of England sets out vision for further education engagement
Church of England sets out vision for further education engagement

The Church of England is seeking to expand its involvement in the further education sector.