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Welsh churches to re-open for private prayer
Churches in Wales can re-open for private prayer from Monday, Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced.
Wake me up when 2020 is over: how to see the year through faithfully
What can you do while facing dark and difficult days? Allow me to give you a guided tour of the many things you can do while visiting the valley of the shadow of death.
VeggieTales creator condemns racial inequality in America in viral video
Phil Vischer, creator of the Christian kids animation, argued that the disparity today was the direct result of decades of unjust laws and regulations, like segregation, as well as the militarization of the police and inequality in the prison system.
Ties to slavery are a 'source of shame', says Church of England
The Church of England also suggested some monuments may be altered or removed but only if this is done "safely and legally".
Disappointment after MPs approve no-fault divorce
The Christian Institute has voiced disappointment after MPs voted overwhelmingly in favour of sweeping changes to divorce law in England and Wales.
Scottish churches welcome re-opening of buildings for individual prayer from 22 June
Scottish Church leaders have welcomed the announcement from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon as the country moves into phase 2 of its strategy to emerge from lockdown.
Christians petition MP about remaining restrictions on church gatherings
The letter from Christians in the Morecambe Bay area says that online meetings "fall far short of the New Testament standard for church gatherings".
Diocese of Chelmsford to cut back on paid clergy numbers
The Diocese of Chelmsford is scaling back the number of paid clergy posts due to ongoing financial challenges.
Louie Giglio apologises again over 'white blessing' comments as Lecrae tells fans he 'wasn't OK' with it
The Passion Conference founder said he was "deeply sorry" for his "horrible choice of words".
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey's permission to officiate revoked by Bishop of Oxford
The diocese said the decision had been taken after new information came to light regarding Lord Carey during the course of an ongoing review into the Church of England's handling of abuse allegations against the late John Smyth QC.
MPs approve extreme abortion regime for Northern Ireland
MPs have approved the UK Government's extreme abortion framework for Northern Ireland despite widespread opposition in the province.
Women accounted for majority of CofE deacons for the first time in 2019
Women accounted for just over half of the new deacons ordained in the Church of England last year.
Church apologises over rejection letter to black trainee vicar
The Church of England has apologised after a black trainee vicar was rejected for a post at a white-majority church because he was not deemed a sufficient "match" for the congregation.
'Vulnerable' places of worship urged to apply to £3.2m security fund
The Government is encouraging "vulnerable" places of worship to apply to a £3.2m fund set up to help protect them from hate crime attacks.
Asylum seekers and refugees help Salvation Army respond to coronavirus food poverty
Asylum seekers and refugees are among the volunteers assisting The Salvation Army as it responds to food poverty across the UK during the coronavirus crisis.
Chance the Rapper challenges the Church to confront racism
Chance the Rapper has challenged the Church to tackle racism and white supremacy from the pulpit.