1+ day, 14+ min ago  (285+ words) The archbishop said a working group had been proposed to continue discussion of how identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage fit with Church teaching. He also apologised for the hurt caused to "both sides", with the Church of England Evangelical Council…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (371+ words) The posters are set to be displayed on bus stops around the country, with messages including "Christ has always been in Christmas" and "Outsiders welcome". Local churches have also been encouraged to download the print-outs and share them with congregations…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (772+ words) Her appointment (and the backlash to it) show that the work of belonging remains unfinished. It's precisely in that climate of division that Bishop Sarah's focus on being called to serve, take action and build community " rather than identity " strikes…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (387+ words) The reality is that most migrants who come to these shores are religious, many of them bringing a vibrant Christian faith with them. Between 1991-2001, just 400,000 Christians migrated to the UK. In the next decade the figure rose to 1.2 million, and…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (70+ words) Dame Sarah Mullally will be the first female Archbishop of Canterbury in the history of the Church of England, the Cabinet Office said. This is a breaking story. More to follow. Dame Sarah Mullally will be the first female Archbishop…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (449+ words) But friends of whomever is chosen may feel more inclined to send a note of commiserations rather than congratulations. It is a lonely role with great responsibility but little executive power, and plenty of opportunities for calamitous gaffes; recent Archbishops…...