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CoE clergy feel 'undervalued, under-resourced, overworked, frustrated and vulnerable'
Church of England vicars are becoming an “endangered species” according to Save the Parish, which has just produced a major report into the current state of pastoral ministry within the Church.
Nightclub deal with St Paul's Cathedral a 'sad reflection' on Christianity
Questionable music events in Britain's cathedrals are becoming increasingly common
Church of England hopes to build 2,000 homes to ease housing crisis
The Church of England wishes to "lead by example" in tackling the housing crisis.
Gloucester Cathedral organ auction to support next generation of musicians
Gloucester Cathedral is giving supporters the chance to have their names permanently associated with its newly completed organ as part of a fundraising auction supporting music education and outreach.
Charles Spencer warns repair costs are leaving churches ‘struggling to survive’
Maintaining and conserving old churches has become even harder after the government removed a VAT exemption.
Worcester Cathedral begins project to restore at-risk tower pinnacles
The work is expected to be completed in January.
Church of Scotland considers giving up historic abbey to government care
Is the Church of Scotland losing its historical buildings or doing what it can to preserve them?
Former Bishop of Durham admits misconduct in handling of John Smyth allegations
The former Bishop of Durham, Paul Butler, has admitted to allegations of misconduct in connection to the handling of abuse claims against the late John Smyth.
Church of England urges prayers for those impacted by heatwaves, drought and wildfires
The Church of England is encouraging its parishioners to pray for those impacted by drought, heatwaves and wildfires, in what could well become Britain’s hottest summer on record.
Winchester churches make most of heatwaves with outreach initiatives
Churches in the Diocese of Winchester have been making the most of the unusually hot summer by heading out into the community and holding worship and other events outside.
Scottish churches welcome £1m fund for historic buildings
Church leaders in Scotland have welcomed news that a £1 million fund is to be made available to cover the cost of repairs to listed buildings in Scotland.
Brechin Cathedral handed over to community trust
Not everyone is convinced this is a win.
Silent disco a 'desecration' of Canterbury Cathedral
Christian commentators have reacted with dismay at a silent disco of ‘80s music held in Canterbury Cathedral on 15 August.
Are churches missing out in the bitcoin boom?
Earlier this summer, a church on England’s south coast made headlines, when it declared it was going to accept bitcoin as donations.
Project Spire 'risks politicising and disunifying the church'
Is the debate over slavery reparations putting off potential members of the Church of England?
Portsmouth Cathedral secures funding for urgent belfry conservation work
Portsmouth Cathedral has reached its fundraising goal to restore its historic belfry, paving the way for conservation work to begin next month.