More stories in church

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  Church of Scotland to debate legislation on same-sex marriage

  Staff writer | Thu 6 May 2021 11:32 BST

  The Church of Scotland's General Assembly meeting later this month will debate legislation on allowing ministers to conduct same-sex marriages.

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  Make your vote count, say bishops

  Staff writer | Thu 6 May 2021 10:01 BST

  Bishops in Wales are encouraging people to get out and vote on election day.

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  John Stott's vision 'still relevant' in today's 'hostile' world

  Staff writer | Sat 1 May 2021 16:47 BST

  John Stott's vision of respectful dialogue and incarnational mission are as relevant today as they were during his lifetime, says his close friend, Christian doctor and ethicist John Wyatt.

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  Church of England sets out vision for further education engagement

  Staff writer | Sat 1 May 2021 9:00 BST

  The Church of England is seeking to expand its involvement in the further education sector.

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  Opposing racism is a 'gospel imperative' for the CofE - Archbishop

  Staff writer | Mon 26 Apr 2021 12:03 BST

  The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, says the Church must oppose racism "in all its forms".

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  Ordained former Post Office boss steps back from priestly duties after Horizon scandal

  Staff writer | Mon 26 Apr 2021 9:30 BST

  The Rev Paula Vennells, former Post Office chief executive, has stepped back from priestly duties after 39 subpostmasters had their fraud convictions overturned.

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  Ban conversion therapy but don't outlaw prayer, says CofE

  Staff writer | Sat 24 Apr 2021 14:59 BST

  The Church of England has urged the Government to find ways to ban conversion therapy without penalising clergy who provide pastoral support to people struggling with their sexuality.

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  Conversion therapy legislation should not criminalise pastoral duties - Church

  Staff writer | Sat 24 Apr 2021 13:36 BST

  The Presbyterian Church in Ireland has voiced support for a ban on "coercive approaches" to sexual identity but cautioned that any legislation must protect pastors offering spiritual support for those struggling in this area.

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  Former Archbishop's aide faces questions over church property sale

  Staff writer | Fri 23 Apr 2021 14:28 BST

  The Charity Commission is looking into complaints over the handling of a church property sale and claims that the proceeds have disappeared, The Telegraph reports.

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  Churches must engage in 'difficult conversation' about racial and ethnic injustice - report

  Staff writer | Thu 22 Apr 2021 11:16 BST

  Churches "must confront issues of racial injustice head on" with research, reflection and reparation, says a report by a new ecumenical body established in the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests and George Floyd's death.

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  Welby 'horrified' by use of non-disclosure agreements in racism cases

  Staff writer | Thu 22 Apr 2021 9:25 BST

  The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he is "totally against" the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs).

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  Church of England chastised over 'decades of inaction' on racism

  Staff writer | Thu 22 Apr 2021 6:30 BST

  The Church of England is paying the price of 35 years of inaction on racism, with a failure to act now potentially being a "last straw" for many black and minority ethnic people, a major new report warns.