CofE may introduce quota for black and minority ethnic clergy
The Church of England may institute a quota on black and minority ethnic clergy within its ranks as well as institute anti-racism training, according to a report leaked Saturday.
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Government preparing to ease church singing rules
The Government is reportedly preparing to relax the rules around church singing from 29 March, according to an update to church leaders.
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Bishop of Carlisle receives 'informal rebuke' over 'serious errors of judgement'
The Bishop of Carlisle, James Newcome, has received an informal rebuke from the Archbishop of York after writing a character reference for a priest jailed for molesting children.
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Church minister urges Home Office to show 'compassion' to teenager at risk of deportation
A church minister is making a fresh appeal to the Home Office not to deport a teenager who has lived in Scotland since he was three.
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Vatican: blessings for same-sex unions not possible
The Vatican said that same-sex unions were "not ordered to the Creator's plan".
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Violence and harassment against women 'ignored for far too long' - Welby
The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for repentance and "resolute action" from men in the wake of Sarah Everard's tragic murder.
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Bishop of Bath and Wells announces early retirement as he continues recovery from leukaemia
The Bishop of Bath and Wells has announced he will be taking early retirement on medical grounds as he continues his recovery from treatment for acute myeloid leukaemia.
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Christians challenge Scottish Government over ban on communal worship during lockdown
Church leaders are hailing a "crucial moment for the freedom of the church in Scotland" as they face the Scottish Government in court over the criminalisation of communal worship during lockdown.
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11 days of prayer for newcomers to church - and those who have drifted away
This year's Thy Kingdom Come will focus on praying for Christians who have drifted away from church during the pandemic, and "those who've just been tasting".
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Scottish Government brings forward opening date for churches
The Scottish Government says it will let churches re-open for communal worship earlier than previously planned as the Covid-19 vaccine rollout continues to bring down case numbers.
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Is the Bible a patriarchal document?
Elaine Storkey, Christian feminist and author of Women in a Patriarchal World, speaks to Christian Today about women in the Bible and whether there are any glass ceilings left for women in the Church today.
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Archbishop of Canterbury says women have suffered 'disproportionately' because of Covid-19
The Most Rev Justin Welby used International Women's Day on Monday to call for women to be included in decision-making and leadership as Britain recovers from the pandemic.
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No date yet for return of singing in public worship
The Government is still not able to say when singing will be allowed again during public worship in churches.
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