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Archbishop of Canterbury pays solidarity visit to Ukraine

Anthony Baxter Thu 1 Dec 2022 13:27 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury is on a three-day visit to Ukrainian capital Kyiv in solidarity with the country's people and churches after months of war.

New date confirmed for historic ecumenical Peace Pilgrimage to South Sudan

Claire Watson | Thu 1 Dec 2022 11:51 GMT

A new date has been set for a Peace Pilgrimage to South Sudan by the Pope, Archbishop of Canterbury and Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly.
Christian population in England and Wales falls below half for first time

Staff writer | Tue 29 Nov 2022 11:03 GMT

Over a third of people now say they have no religion - up from a quarter 10 years ago.
Over 3,000 Christians have signed declaration on marriage, sex and identity

Staff writer | Wed 23 Nov 2022 14:36 GMT

A declaration launched last month upholding a biblical view of marriage, sex and identity has surpassed 3,000 signatures.
Many Brits are facing 'a very hard winter', bishops warn

Staff writer | Fri 18 Nov 2022 9:51 GMT

Church of England bishops have welcomed some of the measures in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement but warned that many people still face "a very hard winter".
Most churches are not financially sustainable, finds Cambridge University report

Chris Ward | Tue 15 Nov 2022 8:03 GMT

A survey of hundreds of churches in the Diocese of Ely, which spans Cambridgeshire and West Norfolk, found that only one in five was financially profitable.
Family engagement with churches has fallen post-Covid, study finds

Anthony Baxter | Mon 14 Nov 2022 11:14 GMT

The study by Liverpool Hope University and the National Institute for Christian Education Research (NICER) found that Sunday morning church attendance has become "less of a priority" for families, while faith nurturing at home has improved.
Church of England plans to score with World Cup nativities

Peter Crumpler | Sat 12 Nov 2022 6:00 GMT

The Church of England has published advice for churches on how to make the most of the World Cup.
The churches spearheading a quiet revolution

Rona Anderson | Thu 10 Nov 2022 15:33 GMT

While many talk about the decline of Christianity in the UK, this has not been the case for African and Caribbean communities.
Bishops endorsing same-sex marriage should be 'removed from ministry'

Staff writer | Sun 6 Nov 2022 11:02 GMT

Christian Concern CEO Andrea Williams is calling on the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to defend the Church of England's core teaching on marriage and sexuality after the Bishop of Oxford's essay in support of a change in position.
Evangelicals 'grieved' as Bishop of Oxford says Church of England should back same-sex marriage

Staff writer | Fri 4 Nov 2022 12:09 GMT

Evangelicals are calling on the Church of England to hold to its historic position on marriage and sexuality after the Bishop of Oxford published a 52-page essay arguing that clergy should have the freedom to bless and marry same-sex couples.
Church of England focuses on reaching more young people with the Gospel

Anthony Baxter | Wed 2 Nov 2022 4:07 GMT

The Church of England is partnering with Christian charity Youthscape in a £1.29m project to help parishes connect with young people.
Welby praying as bishops meet to discuss what's next for Living in Love and Faith

Anthony Baxter | Tue 1 Nov 2022 13:33 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury says he is praying for "fruitful" conversations as the College of Bishops meets this week to discuss the next phase of Living in Love and Faith (LLF).