More stories in church

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  Living in Love and Faith discussions to continue ahead of next General Synod

  Staff writer | Tue 8 Aug 2023 8:35 BST

  A group drawing from different traditions across the Church of England is to meet ahead of the General Synod in November to discuss next steps in the Living in Love and Faith process.

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  Free Church takes concerns about contentious issues to Scottish government

  David Goodwin | Tue 8 Aug 2023 7:26 BST

  One of the Free Church's most pressing concerns is a proposed ban on 'conversion practices'.

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  Former tax office converted into popular community church and outreach cafe

  Duncan Williams | Sun 6 Aug 2023 9:44 BST

  "As the church's congregation flourished, the message of transformation and rebirth through Jesus Christ spread throughout the community. It has been an amazing thing to witness."

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  Chichester Cathedral centre renamed George Bell House

  Staff writer | Wed 2 Aug 2023 11:45 BST

  Bishop Bell's name was removed from the building in 2016, a year after sexual abuse allegations against him were made public.

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  Archbishop of York says Lord's Prayer comments were 'misunderstood'

  Anugrah Kumar | Tue 1 Aug 2023 8:56 BST

  The Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell has issued a clarifying statement on his previous comments regarding the use of the phrase "Our Father" in the Lord's Prayer, insisting Christians should continue with its use while also being "sensitive" to individuals who have been victims of abuse perpetrated by men.

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  Bishop's disappointment as Lord Sentamu refuses to make safeguarding apology

  Staff writer | Mon 31 Jul 2023 8:40 BST

  The Bishop of Newcastle has expressed disappointment that

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  If we value our brothers and sisters with learning disabilities, we must do better

  Jo Acharya | Sat 29 Jul 2023 7:58 BST

  It isn't enough just to include people with learning disabilities in church community. These believers, like the rest of us, also need support to grow towards spiritual maturity.

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  Church campaign to encourage more black people to adopt

  Raymond Powell | Sat 22 Jul 2023 11:04 BST

  Church leaders are giving their support to a new campaign encouraging more people from black and mixed heritage backgrounds to adopt.

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  Former IICSA chair to oversee creation of new independent safeguarding structure for CofE

  Staff writer | Fri 21 Jul 2023 9:01 BST

  The former chair of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) has agreed to develop proposals for a fully independent structure to provide scrutiny of safeguarding in the Church of England.

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  Church of England to trial free weddings

  Susie Leafe | Wed 12 Jul 2023 8:38 BST

  Currently, couples coming to a church to get married are expected to pay £480 for the service.

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  Mike Pilavachi resigns as safeguarding investigation continues

  Staff writer | Wed 12 Jul 2023 7:57 BST

  The founder of Soul Survivor Watford, Mike Pilavachi, has resigned from his role as Associate Pastor of the church as an investigation into allegations about his conduct continues.

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  Calls for independent inquiry into Church of England safeguarding

  Julian Mann | Mon 10 Jul 2023 11:17 BST

  The General Synod has today heard a motion calling for an independent inquiry into safeguarding in the Church of England led by a senior lawyer.