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Church has not faced up to history of racism, say black Christians
Black Christians have challenged the Church to look at its own complicity in the racism and racial injustice present in modern-day Britain.
Abortions reached record levels in Scotland during the pandemic
Abortion levels were at their highest since 2008 during the pandemic, latest figures show.
Church of Scotland moves towards same-sex marriage blessings
The Church of Scotland has taken a step closer towards allowing blessings for same-sex marriages.
Vulnerable children need even more support after pandemic
Compassion UK is appealing for more support for children and families living with hunger and malnutrition in the world's poorest communities.
Calls for better palliative care as Parliament considers assisted suicide Bill
The Care Not Killing coalition said the Bill would leave "many, many people vulnerable".
Over 100 churches pilot contactless giving
Collection plates and boxes in churches may soon be a thing of the past as the Church of England pushes ahead with a nationwide effort to introduce digital giving.
Cathedral singers call for re-think on singing restrictions
Cathedral singers have added their voices to growing criticism of the Government's restrictions on singing.
Scotland's finance secretary admits to 'tiptoeing around' her Christian faith
Kate Forbes said her Christian faith was "essential" to her being.
Church called to engage with racial justice on George Floyd anniversary
An ecumenical Christian group is calling on the Church to engage practically with the issue of racial justice.
Churches light a candle for George Floyd on first anniversary of his death
Churches across the UK are lighting a candle to mark the first anniversary of George Floyd's death.
Prince William visits Christian charities in Edinburgh
The Duke of Cambridge has visited charities supported by the Church of Scotland in Edinburgh as part of a weeklong visit to Scotland.
Pro-life group launches legal action against Government over Northern Ireland abortion laws
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) is taking legal action against Westminster over a "devolution power grab" over Northern Ireland's abortion laws.
Church leaders join global call for end to vaccine nationalism
The join declaration calls for the sharing of knowledge, expertise and funding across borders to speed up the end of the pandemic.
Church must reflect the diversity of the world - Archbishop
The Archbishop of York has used his Pentecost Sunday sermon to call on the Church to reflect the diversity of the world.
Church has been an 'essential refuge' during the pandemic - Prince William
The Duke quoted Jesus and Proverbs 19:20 in his address to the Church of Scotland General Assembly on Saturday morning.
Majority of British public does not support woke ideology - poll
The ideas of woke activists are out of step with what many Brits actually believe, a new poll suggests.