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Church of England General Synod halts work on LGBTQ+ equality
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (798+ words) Progressive Christians speak of pain and anger as issue is put in deep freeze after London meeting The General Synod debate on equal marriages " a timeline The hopes of progressive Christians in the Church of England have suffered a big…...
Anglican clergy in London to be asked to promote antiracism in sermons
1+ week, 4+ day ago (657+ words) Exclusive: Thousands of pounds unlocked to fund more diversity initiatives in diocese of capital What is Project Spire and why is it dividing the church? Church of England clergy will be encouraged to promote antiracism in sermons as senior figures…...
What is Project Spire and why is it dividing the Church of England?
1+ week, 4+ day ago (769+ words) The church's "100m project aims to address past connections to slavery, but critics say funds should help struggling parishes Anglican clergy in London to be asked to promote antiracism in sermons The new archbishop of Canterbury has defended Project Spire, the…...
The Guardian view on the new archbishop of Canterbury: how to heal a divided church and nation? | Editorial
2+ week, 1+ day ago (557+ words) The Guardian view on the new archbishop of Canterbury: how to heal a divided church and nation?The Guardian The Guardian view on the new archbishop of Canterbury: how to heal a divided church and nation? The worrying rise of…...
Sarah Mullally confirmed as first female archbishop of Canterbury – video
2+ week, 1+ day ago (160+ words) Sarah Mullally was officially confirmed as archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday, becoming the first woman to lead the Church of England and the 106th person to assume the role. The worldwide Anglican Communion, which includes the Episcopal Church in the US,…...
Complaint against incoming archbishop of Canterbury dismissed
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (611+ words) Church of England to take no further action after review of Sarah Mullally's handling of London abuse allegation The Church of England has dismissed a complaint about the incoming archbishop of Canterbury's handling of an abuse allegation. Sarah Mullally is…...
C of E responds to Tommy Robinson’s carols event with ‘Christmas is for all’ message
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (652+ words) Release of 43-second video comes as senior church figures speak out against dangers of Christian nationalism The Church of England has released a video in response to a Christmas carols event on Saturday being organised by the far-right activist Tommy…...
The Guardian view on far-right perversions of the Christmas message: promoting a gospel of hate | Editorial
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (882+ words) A Tommy Robinson-inspired carol service is the latest sign of a burgeoning Christian nationalist movement. The Church of England is right to push backThe story of Christmas is a tale of poverty and flight from persecution. According to Christian tradition,…...
Church of England reviewing complaint against incoming archbishop of Canterbury
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (649+ words) Sarah Mullally accused of mishandling abuse complaint against priest in London, where she serves as bishop The Church of England is reviewing a complaint against the incoming archbishop of Canterbury over her handling of an abuse allegation. Dame Sarah Mullally…...
In what sense is Tommy Robinson a genuine Christian? None that I can see | Ravi Holy
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (369+ words) The extremist, who is said to have converted in prison, is now planning a mass carol service. But look at his words and deeds: hardly Saint Tommy, is it? Here's a thought for the day: what kind of Christian am…...