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Church of England moves towards communion with the Methodist Church
The Church of England's national assembly has backed proposals to continue the process towards communion with the Methodist Church.
Church of England has a 'long way still to travel' on safeguarding
The Church of England has been told it must move from words to actions if it is to "cement the position of safeguarding in the Church as being of the utmost importance".
Church of England clergy to be offered mentoring and coaching to support improved wellbeing
The Church of England has committed to doing more to support the wellbeing of clergy and their families.
Church of England commits to doing more to stop serious youth violence
Providing weapons bins and opening up churches as "safe places" for young people are some of the actions that churches should be taking to stop serious youth violence, the Church of England has heard.
Church of England has become an 'echo-chamber instead of interpreter' on issues of human sexuality - John Sentamu
The Church of England has been told it must return to "the whole of Scripture and to Scripture as a whole" if it is to find a way forward through the disagreement over human sexuality.
'Painful' Church review of gender and sexuality can bring deeper understanding, says bishop
The parliamentary body of the Church of England will spend time on Saturday considering the progress being made by Living in Love and Faith (LLF), a major dialogue on gender and sexuality.
Church of England schools must safeguard different views on gender and sexuality, says bishop
Staff and students are "not to be undermined" at Church of England schools for their views on gender and sexuality, a senior Church official said on Friday.
Bishop of Chester argued against lifetime ban for paedophile priest
The Bishop of Chester blocked a life-time ban from ministry being imposed on a minister who was jailed for child p*rnography, an independent inquiry has heard.
Church of England will not challenge marriage of transgender worshippers
The marriage of worshippers who transition to a different gender will still be valid, the Church of England has said.
Methodist Church Conference commends proposals to allow same-sex marriages
The Methodist Church in Britain has moved a step closer to allowing same-sex marriages in its chapels, a move strongly opposed by evangelicals.
Church of England welcomes canonisation of John Henry Newman
John Henry Newman and other revered figures in the Catholic Church are to be canonised on October 13, the Vatican has announced.
Church of England applauded for social media charter
The Church of England's new social media charter calling for "fair and factual" engagement on the likes of Twitter and Facebook has been welcomed by Christians.
Fresh round of public hearings commences into abuse in the Church of England
A new round of public hearings begins on Monday when the Church of England will be asked more uncomfortable questions about how it handled child sexual abuse allegations.
A project to promote mutual flourishing for white, black and minority ethnic Anglicans
The Minority Anglican Project seeks to understand the experience of black and minority ethnic Anglicans in the Church of England, and how they and the white majority can flourish together.
Church of England outlines action being taken to address safeguarding failures
The Church of England's safeguarding has outlined some of the steps it is taking to address the scandal of sexual abuse by members of the clergy following a scathing independent report.
Rose Hudson-Wilkin to become Church of England's first black female bishop
Rose Hudson-Wilkin has been appointed as the next Bishop of Dover, making her the Church of England's first black female bishop when she takes up the position in November.