Church
Power and piety: what one of England's oldest stone churches is telling us about the spread of Christianity
The excavation at a small Kent church is shedding new light not only on Ethelburga and her church, but how the foundation that was laid for the early progression of Christianity in Britain from a fledgling foreign faith in a pagan land, to a religion closely bound up with royal and political power.
New lay ministers encouraged to be "lifelong learners" of Christian faith amid "challenging times"
The Rev Canon Doug Chaplin encouraged 40 new lay ministers to regularly study the Bible and be "lifelong learners" of what it means to live in Christ's image during a special service at Worcester Cathedral.
13,000ft leap of faith for the Bishop of Lewes
The Bishop of Lewes took a literal leap of faith this week when he jumped out of a plane at 13,000ft in aid of church work in communities.
Fashion catwalk at cathedral is 'antithesis of Christian gospel'
The Queen's former chaplain, the Rev Dr Gavin Ashenden has criticised Southwark Cathedral for hosting a high profile fashion catwalk featuring scantily clad models.
Vicar fears closure of iconic Birmingham Church unless £40,000 can be raised for urgent roof repairs
An iconic church in Birmingham is facing closure unless £40,000 can be raised to make urgent repairs to its roof.
Innovative new school programme to teach hundreds of children about Christianity
10 Must Know Bible Stories will teach Scottish school children about Noah's Ark, David and Goliath, and the parables of Jesus.
Church of Scotland sues treasure hunter over share of £2m Viking hoard
A treasure hunter is being sued by the Church of Scotland following the discovery of a £2m Viking hoard on their land.
Justin Welby warns against 'misuse of power' in visit to site of Indian massacre
The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken of his shame and sorrow over the horrific massacre of men, women and children at Jallianwala Bagh, India, a hundred years ago.
Pastor Jarrid Wilson tweeted about suicide before taking his own life
Pastor Jarrid Wilson had tweeted about suicide before he tragically took his own life on Monday evening.
Megachurch pastor Jarrid Wilson dies by suicide after struggling with mental health
Megachurch Pastor Jarrid Wilson, who served as the associate pastor at Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California, has died with reports indicating that he committed suicide on Monday night. He passes away aged just 30 following a struggle with mental health issues.
Lead thefts at Norfolk churches halved in two years after launch of alarm scheme
Lead thefts at churches in Norfolk have fallen by half in the last two years thanks to an innovative security scheme.
Parents cherish memories of Harvest Festivals and want the same for their children
Many British adults remember taking part in Harvest festivals as children and a majority think there is still value in their own kids taking part today.
Archbishop apologises after saying people need to stop 'whingeing' about Brexit
The Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised after saying during a Q&A at the Greenbelt festival that people need to "stop whingeing" about the result of the 2016 Brexit referendum.
£200k set aside to support Spurgeon's College students caught out by regulator's decision
The Baptist Union of Great Britain (BUGB) has allocated £200k in emergency funding for students at Spurgeon's College after England's higher education regulator refused its application for registration.
Richard Jackson named as next Bishop of Hereford
Richard Jackson, the current Suffragan Bishop of Lewes in East Sussex, will be moving north in the New Year when he becomes the 106th Bishop of Hereford.
More women training for the priesthood in the Church of England
For the second year running, there are more women than men entering into training for ordained ministry