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CofE drops centuries-old rule that every church should hold Sunday services
The Church of England's General Synod has formally dropped a requirement for weekly worship to be held in every parish church.
Manchester leisure centre under fire over plans to drop female-only changing space
A leisure centre in Greater Manchester has been forced to abandon plans to ditch female-only changing spaces after a backlash from women in the community.
Church leaders disappointed with change to BBC Songs of Praise time slot
The BBC's decision to move 'Songs of Praise' to Sunday lunchtime has disappointed Church leaders.
St Paul's Cathedral gets messy for children's outreach
St Paul's Cathedral took a gamble with its whitewashed walls and polished floors earlier this month when it invited in children from across London to take part in a very special Messy Church.
How one church is using handy work to tackle men's isolation
Men have a bit of a reputation when it comes to enjoying DIY and a church outside Manchester is tapping into that time-honoured hobby to help breakdown loneliness among men in the local community.
Schools must teach children about same-sex couples regardless of faith background, says Ofsted chief
Schools must teach children that some families 'have two mummies or two daddies' regardless of whether they are founded on a basis of faith, the head of Ofsted has said.
Conversion therapy report reveals 'urgent' need for safeguarding
Large numbers of people who underwent therapy to change their sexual orientation say the experience left them feeling suicidal, while some say they were even told to have heterosexual sex, a report has found.
US not pursuing sanctions over death of missionary John Chau at hands of remote tribe
The US has not asked the Indian government to sanction a remote tribe that killed a Christian missionary last year, it has been reported.
Church of England bishops face questions over controversial transgender guidance
Church of England bishops were grilled at Synod on Wednesday about new guidance on services of welcome for transgender people.
Archbishop of Canterbury pleads with Church factions to give up 'cynicism' as Synod gets underway
The Archbishop of Canterbury has appealed to Anglicans to set aside their differences as they come together to debate the issues facing the Church at Synod this week.
Churches are playing a 'key role' in the fight against human trafficking
Churches and faith groups are making an important contribution to efforts to eliminate the global scourge of human trafficking, a UN human rights committee has heard.
Brexit is in God's hands, says Juncker as Theresa May heads back to Brussels
Jean-Claude Juncker said the process of Britain's exit from the European Union is in God's hands as he prepared to meet Theresa May in Brussels on Wednesday.
Bishop calls for an end to indefinite detention
Bishop Paul McAleenan has written to MPs calling for the introduction of a 28-day time limit on immigration detention.
Closure of Honda's Swindon plant is 'devastating blow', says Bishop of Bristol
The Bishop of Bristol has promised the support of churches to people affected by the closure of Honda's Swindon plant.
Christian ministry ship celebrates decade of global mission and outreach
Christian ministry ship Logos Hope is celebrating 10 years of bringing the Gospel as well as practical support to churches and communities around the world.
Row over Brexit has made truth 'slippery', says Bishop of Salisbury
Christians trying to make sense of Brexit must seek truth and consider the views of others 'in love', rather than giving in to 'easy caricatures' of people they disagree with, says the Bishop of Salisbury.