Protestant church in Londonderry faces uncertain future

One of the last remaining protestant churches in Londonderry’s Cityside may close due to dwindling numbers. The church’s future has come into doubt after years of falling attendance and the congregation will...

‘Gay survey’ to take place within Church of England

A national survey is set to take place to reveal the number of gay clergy within the Church of England, the Guardian newspaper has reported. The survey is being backed by the Inclusive Church network, which aims to...

Bishop defends value of senior bishops

A Church of England bishop has defended the importance of senior bishops as the Church’s General Synod considers reductions as part of cost saving proposals. The Bishop of Basingstoke, the Rt Rev Bishop Trevor...

Use vote for hope not hate, say Cumbrian church leaders

Cumbrian church leaders are urging people not to vote for the BNP in forthcoming European and county council elections. In a joint statement, the church leaders said they were “deeply concerned” by the...

Church makes case for further devolution

The Presbyterian Church of Wales has presented evidence to the All Wales Convention supporting further devolution. The Convention is visiting local authorities across Wales in 2009 to hear from members of public...

Archdeacon drives BNP activist away from cathedral

The Archdeacon of Lichfield, the Ven Chris Liley, drove away British National Party (BNP) activist who was campaigning outside of Lichfield Cathedral. The activist had parked his “Truth Truck” outside the...