More stories in church

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  Jonathan Fletcher lessons learnt review continues despite coronavirus outbreak

  Staff writer | Thu 26 Mar 2020 14:29 GMT

  A lessons learnt review into allegations of spiritual abuse against retired Church of England priest Jonathan Fletcher is continuing in spite of the coronavirus pandemic.

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  Christians of all denominations respond to Pope's call to prayer for coronavirus

  Staff writer | Wed 25 Mar 2020 8:00 GMT

  The Pope, Archbishop of Canterbury and major Church denominations are joining in saying the Lord's Prayer at 11am on Wednesday in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

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  All church buildings to close, even for clergy, under new CofE coronavirus guidance

  Staff writer | Tue 24 Mar 2020 16:35 GMT

  The change to the guidance means that even priests cannot enter their buildings to say prayers or livestream services and will now have to broadcast these from home.

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  'With a heavy heart,' the nation's cathedrals shutter over coronavirus

  Staff writer | Tue 24 Mar 2020 7:58 GMT

  Cathedral buildings are closing their doors along with other places of worship across the country after sweeping new restrictions on movement were announced by the Government on Monday evening.

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  Church weddings and baptisms are off in locked-down Britain

  Staff writer | Tue 24 Mar 2020 7:41 GMT

  Weddings and baptisms can no longer be held in churches under drastic new social distancing measures being imposed by the Government.

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  Lambeth Conference of Anglican bishops postponed until 2021 because of coronavirus

  Staff writer | Mon 23 Mar 2020 18:20 GMT

  The Lambeth Conference, a major gathering of bishops from across the worldwide Anglican Communion, has been postponed until 2021 due to coronavirus.

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  Vicar accidentally sets himself on fire during online service

  Staff writer | Mon 23 Mar 2020 13:33 GMT

  Church pastors are normally in the business of setting hearts on fire but for one vicar broadcasting a virtual sermon, it was his sweater.

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  Turn to God instead of fear - Archbishop

  Staff writer | Mon 23 Mar 2020 9:09 GMT

  The Archbishop of Canterbury used his sermon for the Church of England's first national virtual service to call people to look outwards to the needs of others and remember "that life carries on".

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  Sunday worship moves online

  Staff writer | Sun 22 Mar 2020 7:59 GMT

  Churches across the nation are livestreaming Sunday services into the homes of worshippers in an unprecedented shift following widespread restrictions on movement imposed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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  5 Daily Devotion Ideas for Easter, Good Friday

  Azalea Pena | Fri 20 Mar 2020 14:11 GMT

  Holy Week is a splendid time to reflect and dig deep into your faith. Use these questions to reflect on how you've been as a Christian, your understanding of the gospel, and how you can be more worthy of God's love.

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  Church weddings will continue during coronavirus pandemic but with only five people present

  Staff writer | Fri 20 Mar 2020 8:17 GMT

  People with a church wedding booked in the coming months are facing the prospect of having to drastically scale back their plans after the Church of England introduced guidance recommending no more than five people in attendance - the legal minimum.

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  Justin Welby to lead first virtual Church of England service following coronavirus changes

  Staff writer | Thu 19 Mar 2020 10:35 GMT

  The first virtual service since the Church of England announced the suspension of public worship over coronavirus is to be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby.