Church

Burnout and isolation are common problems for Church of England clergy - report
Clergy described burnout, feelings of isolation, diminished morale, and ongoing financial strain.

Churches across the UK are getting into the Christmas spirit
Cathedrals and churches across the UK are embracing Advent with a flurry of festive markets, carol services and community events.

Church in Wales 'road map' for same-sex blessings is 'distressing'
Orthodox Anglicans have accused bishops in the Church in Wales of "misleading" statements as it moves towards making same-sex blessings permanent.

Correspondence from Alice in Wonderland author, Lewis Carroll, discovered in Lincoln Cathedral
The letter mentions a number of people who partially inspired scenes from Carroll’s most famous work, Alice in Wonderland.

Church of England launches its biggest ever Christmas campaign
The Church of England's 'Joy of Christmas' campaign gets underway today, inviting people across the nation to "rediscover the hope and joy at the heart of the season".

Tribunal upholds new safeguarding complaint against David Tudor
A new complaint against disgraced priest David Tudor has been upheld by a Southwark Diocese tribunal.

Government urged to support nation's historic churches
The Church of England is urging the government to step up financial support for historic churches and cathedrals after a new poll by Savanta found that many people use and appreciate them.

The decades long exodus of Anglican clergy into Catholicism
Women priests and a papal visit in 2010 all helped ease the path to Rome.

VAT may crush struggling churches
Having already managed to close down at least 50 private schools via VAT, concerns are mounting that a similar financial assault will take its toll on the nation’s churches.

Archbishop of York denounces Israel's 'genocidal acts'
Support for Israel is a divisive topic among Christians, and has theological roots.

Report shows huge contribution of faith communities to Welsh society
The Evangelical Alliance has produced a report showing the impact that faith communities are having in Wales.

Charity Commission tells Archbishops’ Council it 'must rapidly accelerate' safeguarding reforms
The Church of England is not moving fast enough to implement promised safeguarding improvements, the Charity Commission has said.

Church of England appoints new Lead Safeguarding Bishop
The Bishop of Tewkesbury, Robert Springett, has been appointed as the Church of England’s new Lead Safeguarding Bishop.

Presbyterian Moderator steps down over 'serious and significant' safeguarding failings
The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Rev Trevor Gribben, has stepped down over alleged safeguarding failings that placed people "at risk".

Church's mission unchanged, says bishop as Isle of Man moves to end voting rights
The Isle of Man has come a step closer to removing the voting rights of the local bishop after a vote on a constitutional bill in the Tynwald.

Evangelicals consider AI’s role in the Great Commission
The Lausanne Movement is weighing in on how artificial intelligence might shape the future of Christian mission.