Church
When Eastern Europe appeared to be going Protestant
The crucial question is: why did so much of the early Protestant advance subsequently disappear?
Historic UK churches face growing maintenance crisis despite £2.6m in grants
The National Churches Trust has warned that historic church buildings across the UK are facing mounting financial and maintenance pressures, despite awarding more than £2.6 million in grants during 2025.
National Lottery Heritage Fund pledges £130m for churches, ships and museums
£885 million has been invested in over 1,750 projects around the country.
Church vows to plough on with Project Spire
Project Spire has been criticised morally, historically, theologically, practically and legally.
Christian nationalists 'are neither patriots nor Christians', says Church of England's parliamentary rep
The Second Church Estates Commissioner made the comments in response to questions from MPs.
Scottish Christian woman recognised in Auschwitz memorial plaque
Teacher Jane Haining refused to abandon her Jewish schoolchildren and eventually died in Auschwitz.
Churches make ‘significant’ contribution to essential services in local communities, study finds
Churches could be providing as many as a quarter of a million essential community services across England, according to new research.
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.
