A church in South Oxhey has bid a sorrowful farewell to a beloved cedar tree that stood for 400 years, acknowledging that while the decision to remove it was heartbreaking, it was ultimately necessary...
A recent review found that senior leaders at New Wine failed to ensure that Mike Pilavachi was fit for youth ministry at both the New Wine and Soul Survivor festivals. An independent investigation las...
A new report, Faith and the Future: Faith-Based Organisations in Modern Britain, has found nearly three quarters of Gen Z (72%) believe faith-based organisations are the key to societal change. Tru...
The centuries-old tradition of saying Anglican prayers in Parliament could be scrapped after a group of MPs put forward a motion calling for an end to the practice. Currently, sittings in both Houses ...
In 2024, more than £500,000 worth of silver was stolen from churches across the UK, marking a disturbing new trend in religious property theft. Ecclesiastical Insurance has expressed concern, describ...
The Church of England’s General Synod has voted in favour of launching a national strategy to make ministry more accessible for people from working class backgrounds. The motion was brought by Fr Al...
A church in Surrey has found itself at the center of controversy after the wrongful dismissal of its long-serving organist, Dr. Fraser, a Yale-educated musician. Dr. Fraser, who had served at St. Mary...
A Christian charity volunteer has once again found herself at the centre of controversy after West Midlands Police asked her to move, claiming her "mere presence" could cause "harassment, alarm, and d...
The Church of England’s General Synod has given its final approval to a complete overhaul of clergy discipline, known as the Clergy Conduct Measure (CCM). Speaking on Wednesday, the Archbishop of Yo...
The Court of Appeal has reversed a ruling which defended the dismissal of a Christian teaching assistant over online comments made about the LGBT+ community and sex education. Kristie Higgs, was remov...
The Church of England’s General Synod has today passed a motion to opt for a hybrid independent safeguarding model – going against calls from the lead safeguarding Bishop and the Archbishop of Yor...
In response to heightened immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, Latino evangelical churches across the United States are taking unprecedented measures to protect their congregations ...
Pope Francis sharply criticised U.S. President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in an unusual open letter to America's Catholic bishops on Tuesday, saying criminalising migrants and taking...
The Church of England on Tuesday will take the first step towards overhauling its safeguarding system to make it independent of the religious institution, seeking to restore confidence following sev...
The Archbishop of York has told members of the Church of England that he is “determined” to do everything he can to "work with others" and "lead the change" the Church requires. Most Rev Stephen C...
The Bishop of Newcastle has voiced strong criticism of Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell, stating he is "the wrong person" to be leading the Church of England in the wake of ongoing safeguarding sc...
As the Church of England’s General Synod begins, an issue has been raise over dietary requirements in relation to bread and wine. The eucharist – or communion – is the act of receiving bread an...
Justin Welby has been granted permission to stay at Lambeth Palace with his family for up to six months. Welby’s official resignation took effect on 6th January but he has been allowed to remain in ...
Rt Rev Vivienne Faull has announced that she will step down as Bishop of Bristol in September 2025, marking the end of a distinguished 42-year ministry. Reflecting on her tenure, she described her tim...
The Church of England has announced a £2 million grant to support clergy well-being, awarding the funding to Clergy Support Trust, an independent charity dedicated to assisting clergy with financial ...
