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Listed churches need more help, says insurer

Staff writer Thu 25 Feb 2021 10:19 GMT

The Government is being urged to extend a grant scheme that has helped the UK's listed churches weather the pandemic.

Transgenderism should not become a 'no-go area for public debate', says Scottish Church leader

Staff writer | Wed 24 Feb 2021 10:29 GMT

Changes to Scotland's hate crime laws must include protections for "robust disagreement" on the issue of transgenderism, an evangelical leader has said.
£10,000 fine for church gathering in pub car park

Staff writer | Mon 22 Feb 2021 9:45 GMT

The organiser of a church gathering in a Nottingham pub's car park has been handed a £10,000 fine by the police.
New lead pastors appointed to Hillsong UK

Jennifer Lee | Sat 20 Feb 2021 10:16 GMT

As part of the ongoing reshuffle taking place in the international Hillsong Church, the UK is getting new lead pastors.
Glasgow priest launches legal action against Scotland's ban on in-person worship

Staff writer | Thu 18 Feb 2021 13:39 GMT

A Glasgow priest has sent a pre-action letter to the Scottish Government demanding that churches be allowed to re-open for public worship.
Allowing public worship again is a 'priority' for Scottish Government

Staff writer | Thu 18 Feb 2021 11:44 GMT

Nicola Sturgeon says that "priority" will be given to the re-opening of churches in Scotland for public worship in the forthcoming strategic framework for exiting the current lockdown.
Church of England has a long way to go to achieve carbon emissions goal

Staff writer | Sat 13 Feb 2021 10:33 GMT

The Bishop of Salisbury said a "magnificent" start had been made on achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 but "much more is needed".
Speak to your loved ones about organ donation, says Catholic Church

Staff writer | Wed 10 Feb 2021 10:52 GMT

The Catholic Church is encouraging people to have conversations with their loved ones about organ donation after death.
Bullying over theological differences is 'completely unacceptable' - bishops

Staff writer | Mon 8 Feb 2021 12:17 GMT

Bishops in the Church of England have called on Anglicans to be respectful when discussing sexuality and gender identity.
'No national plan to roll out cuts to clergy or buildings,' says Church of England

Staff writer | Mon 8 Feb 2021 11:26 GMT

The Church of England has accused Spectator magazine of spreading "misinformation" after it claimed that sweeping cuts are being planned nationally following a "hammer blow" to finances during the pandemic.
Diocese of London probes clergyman over 'unacceptable' Captain Tom Moore comments

Staff writer | Fri 5 Feb 2021 17:28 GMT

A clergyman is being reviewed by the Diocese of London after he claimed the clap for Captain Sir Tom Moore reflected a "cult of White British Nationalism".
Emergency funding offers lifeline for cathedral stonemasons

Staff writer | Wed 3 Feb 2021 11:45 GMT

Cathedral stonemasons have been giving a funding lifeline to the tune of over half a million pounds to help them through the pandemic.