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Second lockdown will create 'fear and isolation', says church leader

Staff writer Tue 29 Sep 2020 9:35 BST

Evangelical theologian Dr Ian Paul has warned that a second lockdown could create more problems than it solves.

Christians may be obliged to disobey Government, says FIEC's John Stevens

Staff writer | Sat 26 Sep 2020 9:43 BST

Evangelical leader John Stevens has urged church leaders to start thinking now about when and why it might be acceptable to disobey the Government as it continues to impose far-reaching restrictions on society to tackle coronavirus.
Church of England will emerge from pandemic 'changed' but also 'renewed'

Staff writer | Fri 25 Sep 2020 10:40 BST

The Archbishop of Canterbury has said the Church of England will emerge from the pandemic a changed institution.
Church must offer hope as UK faces second wave, say Archbishops

Staff writer | Wed 23 Sep 2020 17:17 BST

As the UK grapples with a second wave of coronavirus, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York have called on the Church to play a vital role in offering hope and comfort to the nation.
Pastors plead with UK's leaders not to shut down churches again

Staff writer | Tue 22 Sep 2020 11:20 BST

"The public worship of the Christian church is particularly essential for our nation's wellbeing," say the pastors, who come from across the UK and represent a number of denominations, including the Church of England, Free Church of England, FIEC and Free Church of Scotland.
Christians with disabilities have been 'overlooked' by Church

Staff writer | Mon 21 Sep 2020 10:01 BST

The gifts of Christians with disabilities have been "overlooked" in the Church of England, says a vicar who suffers from chronic pain.
New theological college appoints Rev Dr Michael Leyden as Dean

Staff writer | Fri 18 Sep 2020 12:11 BST

The independent theological college will offer part-time and full-time formational, vocational training for lay and ordained leaders of the Church of the England.
Tough financial forecast for Britain's Baptists

Staff writer | Thu 17 Sep 2020 12:10 BST

The Baptist Union of Great Britain is facing a challenging decade ahead as it struggles with declining income.
Vatican challenged over secret deal with China

Staff writer | Thu 17 Sep 2020 9:24 BST

The Vatican has been criticised over plans to extend an agreement with the Chinese government on the appointment of bishops.
Archbishop of Canterbury challenges Government's 'addiction to centralisation' in handling of Covid crisis

Staff writer | Thu 17 Sep 2020 8:41 BST

The national response to coronavirus should be more localised and less centralised, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.
Church leaders 'appalled' by racism

Staff writer | Tue 15 Sep 2020 11:09 BST

Leaders in the Church of Ireland have spoken out against racism and the "shameful" slave trade in the West.
SNP must allow members to disagree on abortion and transgender ideology - Catholic Church

Staff writer | Mon 14 Sep 2020 9:13 BST

The Catholic Church in Scotland has accused the SNP of discriminating against party members who oppose abortion and gender fluidity.
Meeting of Church in Wales Governing Body postponed over technical issues

Staff writer | Thu 10 Sep 2020 11:29 BST

The Church in Wales has had to call off the annual meeting of its Governing Body due to technical issues.