More stories in church

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  Can the Church win back people's trust?

  Peter Crumpler | Fri 7 Jul 2023 7:13 BST

  Today, in the UK and around the world, trust in institutions of all kinds – including the Church – is at an all-time low. But could advice to a bishop from a Victorian writer help win back public confidence?

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  Review into former Vineyard leader alleges 'patterns' of 'spiritual abuse'

  Staff writer | Thu 6 Jul 2023 13:38 BST

  Vineyard UK and the leadership of Causeway Coast Vineyard Church (CCV) have apologised after releasing preliminary findings into complaints relating to a former leader.

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  King and Queen to receive Honours of Scotland

  Rebecca Marlow | Wed 5 Jul 2023 9:47 BST

  King Charles and Queen Camilla are to be presented with the Honours of Scotland - the formal name for the Scottish Crown Jewels - at a service in Edinburgh today.

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  Church of England proposal seeks to rent out poorly attended churches, wait for "future growth'

  Anugrah Kumar | Mon 3 Jul 2023 11:54 BST

  To combat dwindling congregations and a significant drop in regular worship attendance, the Church of England has proposed a plan to rent out underused parish churches instead of selling them, giving them time to "lie fallow" with the potential for future reopening.

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  Political mobilisation within the black Church: a work in progress

  Anita Laryea | Sat 1 Jul 2023 12:32 BST

  Christian Today spoke with Rev Ade Omooba, Chair of the National Church Leaders Forum, to hear his thoughts on the political engagement of black churches and the impact a new manifesto is having.

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  World Council of Churches celebrates 75th anniversary

  Rebecca Marlow | Mon 26 Jun 2023 11:13 BST

  The World Council of Churches held an ecumenical celebration in Geneva over the weekend to mark its 75th anniversary.

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  Abuse experts look to coming synod to promote accountability on abuse

  Claire Giangravé | Sat 24 Jun 2023 8:33 BST

  Pope Francis' project to reform power structures in the church might have a strong impact in addressing the clerical sexual abuse crisis.

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  Windrush anniversary coincides with calls for slavery reparations

  Staff writer | Thu 22 Jun 2023 12:11 BST

  As the UK marks the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Windrush generation, a delegation of Christians from Jamaica is visiting the country to meet fellow church leaders about financial restitution for the harm caused to black communities by slavery.

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  UK evangelicals distance themselves from Ugandan support for anti-homosexuality law

  Staff writer | Thu 15 Jun 2023 15:29 BST

  The CEEC's statement was published this week in response to the Anglican Church of Uganda's support for strict new laws making some homosexual activity punishable by death.

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  Tell the good news in the Church too, Welby tells journalists

  Peter Crumpler | Wed 14 Jun 2023 9:29 BST

  Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has praised the media for its 'challenge and scrutiny' and for the role it plays in a democratic society, while reminding journalists that "for all its faults", the Church is full of good news stories.

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  Vatican court sentences eco-activists to prison for damaging art

  Claire Giangravé | Tue 13 Jun 2023 11:10 BST

  The three activists raised awareness of climate change by damaging artwork in the Vatican Museums last summer.

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  Pope Francis remains in hospital

  Stephanie Velez | Mon 12 Jun 2023 9:21 BST

  Pope Francis is continuing his recovery from hernia surgery in hospital.