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Archbishop apologises after saying people need to stop 'whingeing' about Brexit
Archbishop apologises after saying people need to stop 'whingeing' about Brexit

The Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised after saying during a Q&A at the Greenbelt festival that people need to "stop whingeing" about the result of the 2016 Brexit referendum.

£200k set aside to support Spurgeon's College students caught out by regulator's decision
£200k set aside to support Spurgeon's College students caught out by regulator's decision

The Baptist Union of Great Britain (BUGB) has allocated £200k in emergency funding for students at Spurgeon's College after England's higher education regulator refused its application for registration.

Richard Jackson named as next Bishop of Hereford
Richard Jackson named as next Bishop of Hereford

Richard Jackson, the current Suffragan Bishop of Lewes in East Sussex, will be moving north in the New Year when he becomes the 106th Bishop of Hereford.

More women training for the priesthood in the Church of England
More women training for the priesthood in the Church of England

For the second year running, there are more women than men entering into training for ordained ministry

Study reveals the enduring popularity of traditional hymns
Study reveals the enduring popularity of traditional hymns

Despite the meteoric rise of contemporary Christian music in the last couple of decades, a new study by LifeWay reveals that the traditional hymn is still a cherished part of church worship.

'The world is now my parish' - the remarkable legacy of George Whitefield
'The world is now my parish' - the remarkable legacy of George Whitefield

Dr Nigel D Scotland speaks to Christian Today about the remarkable and enduring legacy of this 'Grand Itinerant'.

Feeding of the 5,000 comes to Portsmouth
Feeding of the 5,000 comes to Portsmouth

A Portsmouth church will be handing out 5,000 fish rolls to members of the public in a bid to get people thinking about one of Jesus' most famous miracles.

Business leaders trekking from Bishopthorpe Palace to Lambeth Palace for Archbishop's youth work
Business leaders trekking from Bishopthorpe Palace to Lambeth Palace for Archbishop's youth work

Ten Yorkshire businessmen will be setting off on a six-day trek and cycle next month to raise funds for the Archbishop of York Youth Trust.

Season of Creation asks churchgoers to pray and act for the natural world
Season of Creation asks churchgoers to pray and act for the natural world

Churchgoers will be donning their wellies this autumn as they do their bit to boost biodiversity in their local communities and help protect the natural world.

UK's leaders 'must be honest about the costs' of a no-deal Brexit, say bishops
UK's leaders 'must be honest about the costs' of a no-deal Brexit, say bishops

In an unprecedented move, over two dozen Church of England bishops have issued a joint letter expressing their concerns about the potential cost of a no-deal Brexit.

Cardinal George Pell loses appeal against child sexual abuse conviction
Cardinal George Pell loses appeal against child sexual abuse conviction

Cardinal George Pell has lost his appeal against a child sexual abuse conviction at the Australian Supreme Court in Victoria on Wednesday.

How churches are stepping in to help British children going hungry during the summer holidays
How churches are stepping in to help British children going hungry during the summer holidays

This year, more than any before has seen a growing recognition that the school holidays present significant challenges for low income families reliant on free school meals.

Historic churches repeatedly targeted by lead thieves look to alternative materials
Historic churches repeatedly targeted by lead thieves look to alternative materials

The warden of a historic church repeatedly targeted by lead thieves has expressed frustration with planning regulators who want stolen roofs to be replaced with the same material, despite the risk of another theft.

Shane Claiborne on guns, love and why he wants a new Christian narrative
Shane Claiborne on guns, love and why he wants a new Christian narrative

"Perfect love casts out fear. This is a moment in history when we have to decide will we stand on the side of love or on the side of fear," says the Christian author and activist.

World Evangelical Alliance global initiative to promote Bible reading
World Evangelical Alliance global initiative to promote Bible reading

Throughout next year, evangelical Christians and churches worldwide will be working to promote a deeper engagement with the Bible.

A modern twist on the medieval gargoyle at Gloucester Cathedral pays homage to generations of miners
A modern twist on the medieval gargoyle at Gloucester Cathedral pays homage to generations of miners

Built to last for hundreds of years, a new gargoyle is being prepared for Gloucester Cathedral as part of a £500,000 restoration project.