Church

Dean of Sheffield resigns after cathedral choir controversy
Dean of Sheffield resigns after cathedral choir controversy

The Very Rev Peter Bradley said he had been under "tremendous pressure" in recent weeks, which had "seriously affected" his health.

Reducing expenditure is a top priority for the Church of Scotland as Covid-19 hits finances
Reducing expenditure is a top priority for the Church of Scotland as Covid-19 hits finances

The Church of Scotland's total income for this year could fall by close to a fifth due to Covid-19.

The dangers of coronavirus 'are not over yet', Queen tells Church
The dangers of coronavirus 'are not over yet', Queen tells Church

The Queen spoke of "difficult" days in a letter to the Church of Scotland on the first day of its online General Assembly.

Smaller churches struggle to livestream their services on YouTube
Smaller churches struggle to livestream their services on YouTube

Smaller churches have not been able to host their online services at their requested time on YouTube.

Second lockdown will create 'fear and isolation', says church leader
Second lockdown will create 'fear and isolation', says church leader

Evangelical theologian Dr Ian Paul has warned that a second lockdown could create more problems than it solves.

Christians may be obliged to disobey Government, says FIEC's John Stevens
Christians may be obliged to disobey Government, says FIEC's John Stevens

Evangelical leader John Stevens has urged church leaders to start thinking now about when and why it might be acceptable to disobey the Government as it continues to impose far-reaching restrictions on society to tackle coronavirus.

Church of England will emerge from pandemic 'changed' but also 'renewed'
Church of England will emerge from pandemic 'changed' but also 'renewed'

The Archbishop of Canterbury has said the Church of England will emerge from the pandemic a changed institution.

Church must offer hope as UK faces second wave, say Archbishops
Church must offer hope as UK faces second wave, say Archbishops

As the UK grapples with a second wave of coronavirus, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have called on the Church to play a vital role in offering hope and comfort to the nation.

Pastors plead with UK's leaders not to shut down churches again
Pastors plead with UK's leaders not to shut down churches again

"The public worship of the Christian church is particularly essential for our nation's wellbeing," say the pastors, who come from across the UK and represent a number of denominations, including the Church of England, Free Church of England, FIEC and Free Church of Scotland.

Christians with disabilities have been 'overlooked' by Church
Christians with disabilities have been 'overlooked' by Church

The gifts of Christians with disabilities have been "overlooked" in the Church of England, says a vicar who suffers from chronic pain.

New theological college appoints Rev Dr Michael Leyden as Dean
New theological college appoints Rev Dr Michael Leyden as Dean

The independent theological college will offer part-time and full-time formational, vocational training for lay and ordained leaders of the Church of the England.

Tough financial forecast for Britain's Baptists
Tough financial forecast for Britain's Baptists

The Baptist Union of Great Britain is facing a challenging decade ahead as it struggles with declining income.

Vatican challenged over secret deal with China
Vatican challenged over secret deal with China

The Vatican has been criticised over plans to extend an agreement with the Chinese government on the appointment of bishops.

Archbishop of Canterbury challenges Government's 'addiction to centralisation' in handling of Covid crisis
Archbishop of Canterbury challenges Government's 'addiction to centralisation' in handling of Covid crisis

The national response to coronavirus should be more localised and less centralised, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.

Church leaders 'appalled' by racism
Church leaders 'appalled' by racism

Leaders in the Church of Ireland have spoken out against racism and the "shameful" slave trade in the West.

SNP must allow members to disagree on abortion and transgender ideology - Catholic Church
SNP must allow members to disagree on abortion and transgender ideology - Catholic Church

The Catholic Church in Scotland has accused the SNP of discriminating against party members who oppose abortion and gender fluidity.