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New Church guidance issued to keep funerals safe during coronavirus pandemic

Staff writer Thu 19 Mar 2020 8:57 GMT

The number of people able to attend a funeral will be limited during the coronavirus pandemic under new guidelines brought in by the Church of England.

Catholic Church leaders hope buildings will 'be a focal point of prayer' as public worship is suspended

Staff writer | Wed 18 Mar 2020 13:32 GMT

The Catholic Church has confirmed that public Mass will be suspended starting on Friday evening over coronavirus concerns.
Rochester Cathedral spire lit up blue as a 'sign of constant prayers'

Staff writer | Wed 18 Mar 2020 10:13 GMT

"These are difficult and challenging times," said cathedral Dean Dr Philip Hasketh.
Coronavirus is an opportunity for the Church to 'rise up' - Baptist leader

Staff writer | Wed 18 Mar 2020 8:23 GMT

The head of the Baptist Union of Great Britain (BUGB) has encouraged Christians not to be afraid in the face of the coronavirus pandemic but instead look for opportunities to serve their communities and love their neighbours.
Baptist Union of Great Britain, Church of Scotland General Assemblies called off over coronavirus

Staff writer | Tue 17 Mar 2020 16:43 GMT

The Church of Scotland said that cancelling its General Assembly in May was the "only choice" it could make in light of current circumstances.
Church services halted after change to Government guidance

Staff writer | Tue 17 Mar 2020 16:10 GMT

Churches are following the updated guidance from the Government by suspending services for the timebeing over the coronavirus pandemic.
Church of England churches told to suspend services over coronavirus outbreak

Staff writer | Tue 17 Mar 2020 15:49 GMT

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are calling on Church of England churches to suspend public services for the timebeing in light of the escalating coronavirus crisis.
Church bells ring out in act of 'solidarity' on muted St Patrick's Day

Staff writer | Tue 17 Mar 2020 10:58 GMT

With many St Patrick's Day celebrations cancelled around the world over coronavirus, churches in Ireland are instead ringing their bells.
Churches make national call to prayer for coronavirus pandemic

Staff writer | Tue 17 Mar 2020 8:03 GMT

All churches and people of prayer are being invited to join in a national day of prayer and action on Mothering Sunday, which in the UK falls this weekend on March 22.
Government unveils £1.6m in funding to make places of worship more secure

Staff writer | Mon 16 Mar 2020 15:09 GMT

The funding is being made available to help places of worship pay for installing security equipment like CCTV cameras and lighting.
Ringside baptisms for boxers who came to faith through church's boxing club

Church Mission Society | Sat 14 Mar 2020 14:26 GMT

To the familiar tones of Michael Buffer's iconic 'Let's get ready to rumble' introduction and Stormzy soundtrack, five young boxers put down their gloves and rather than knock out their opponents, laid down and surrendered their lives to Jesus.
First female bishop in the Anglican Communion dies aged 89

Staff writer | Sat 14 Mar 2020 12:27 GMT

The first woman to be consecrated a bishop in the Anglican Communion has passed away aged 89.
Baptist leaders call for prayer amid 'challenging' coronavirus outbreak

Staff writer | Fri 13 Mar 2020 15:48 GMT

Leaders of the Baptist Union of Great Britain said the coronavirus outbreak sweeping the world would "reveal the essential nature of our discipleship".