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Christian Concern defends Living in Love and Faith video
Christian Concern has defended a video released in response to the launch of the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith resources.
LGBT leaders threaten to quit Church dialogue unless bishops support gay marriage
LGBT leaders and supporters in the Church of England are threatening a mass walkout from a recently-launched discussion process about sexual issues unless bishops give an urgent guarantee to support the marriage of same-sex partners in church.
Churches are 'one of the safest places' to be, says Church leader
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he will be at church on Christmas Day and is encouraging others to do the same, whether online or in person.
Bishops deplore 'personal insults and attacks' in Church of England sexuality war
Two leading Church of England bishops have urged Anglicans to show "grace, kindness and compassion" to one another after a bitter war of words erupted following the publication of new resources on sex and gender.
England's cathedrals continue to enjoy growing visitor and worshipper numbers
The number of people visiting and worshipping at England's cathedrals was growing prior to the first national lockdown, latest figures from the Church of England show.
Church of England must become 'simpler, humbler, bolder'
The Church of England must become "simpler, humbler, bolder" after the monumental events of 2020, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have said.
Church buildings can re-open after national lockdown ends on 2 December
The confirmation that church buildings can re-open next week has been welcomed by church leaders.
Gay Christian campaigner calls for public inquiry into evangelical teaching on sexuality
The Church of England Evangelical Council called Jayne Ozanne's call for a public inquiry "puzzling".
Online book of reflection opens for people who have died from Covid-19
Belfast Cathedral is inviting members of the public to pay tribute to their loved ones who have passed from coronavirus in an online book of reflection.
Church in Wales launches new safeguarding policy after report into failings
The Church in Wales has launched a new safeguarding policy that it says will make guidelines "clearer and more accessible".
Met urges faith leaders to adhere to lockdown rules
The Metropolitan Police has written to faith leaders across London asking them to respect lockdown regulations.
Cardinal Vincent Nichols sued after scathing report into Church abuse
Cardinal Vincent Nichols and the Diocese of Westminster are being sued following the release of a damning report into sexual abuse in the Catholic Church.
Police break up baptism service that defied lockdown rules
British police interfered with a baptism service held in England due to the religious event having more people in attendance than allowed by recently implemented lockdown restrictions.
Social action can contribute to church growth - report
Social action can act as a pathway to growing congregations numerically and spiritually, says a new report from the Church Urban Fund and think tank Theos.
Christian leaders seek judicial review after 'unlawful' church closures
Christian leaders are pursuing a judicial review after the Government forced churches to close during England's second national lockdown.
Safeguarding complaint against Justin Welby 'has not been substantiated'
A safeguarding complaint made against the Archbishop of Canterbury "has not been substantiated".