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Suffolk churches facing £1m shortfall after Covid

Staff writer Mon 30 Nov 2020 10:53 GMT

The pandemic has pushed the Church of England in Suffolk into the red, with diocesan leaders seeking donations to help plug the gap.

Public singing is a 'reasonable balance', says Bishop of London

Staff writer | Sun 29 Nov 2020 13:18 GMT

Government guidelines permitting public singing outdoors this Christmas "will bring comfort and joy to many", the Bishop of London has said.
Nativity plays and outdoor carolling can go ahead, Church rep confirms

Staff writer | Sat 28 Nov 2020 8:55 GMT

Andrew Selous, the Church of England's representative in the Commons, has told MPs that Nativity plays and outdoor carolling can go ahead.
Christian Concern defends Living in Love and Faith video

Staff writer | Fri 27 Nov 2020 11:19 GMT

Christian Concern has defended a video released in response to the launch of the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith resources.
LGBT leaders threaten to quit Church dialogue unless bishops support gay marriage

Staff writer | Fri 27 Nov 2020 9:16 GMT

LGBT leaders and supporters in the Church of England are threatening a mass walkout from a recently-launched discussion process about sexual issues unless bishops give an urgent guarantee to support the marriage of same-sex partners in church.
Churches are 'one of the safest places' to be, says Church leader

Staff writer | Thu 26 Nov 2020 11:53 GMT

The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he will be at church on Christmas Day and is encouraging others to do the same, whether online or in person.
Bishops deplore 'personal insults and attacks' in Church of England sexuality war

David Baker | Thu 26 Nov 2020 10:08 GMT

Two leading Church of England bishops have urged Anglicans to show "grace, kindness and compassion" to one another after a bitter war of words erupted following the publication of new resources on sex and gender.
England's cathedrals continue to enjoy growing visitor and worshipper numbers

Staff writer | Tue 24 Nov 2020 11:18 GMT

The number of people visiting and worshipping at England's cathedrals was growing prior to the first national lockdown, latest figures from the Church of England show.
Church of England must become 'simpler, humbler, bolder'

Staff writer | Tue 24 Nov 2020 9:56 GMT

The Church of England must become "simpler, humbler, bolder" after the monumental events of 2020, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have said.
Church buildings can re-open after national lockdown ends on 2 December

Staff writer | Tue 24 Nov 2020 8:39 GMT

The confirmation that church buildings can re-open next week has been welcomed by church leaders.
Gay Christian campaigner calls for public inquiry into evangelical teaching on sexuality

Staff writer | Mon 23 Nov 2020 12:25 GMT

The Church of England Evangelical Council called Jayne Ozanne's call for a public inquiry "puzzling".
Online book of reflection opens for people who have died from Covid-19

Staff writer | Sat 21 Nov 2020 10:56 GMT

Belfast Cathedral is inviting members of the public to pay tribute to their loved ones who have passed from coronavirus in an online book of reflection.