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Religion can be 'dangerous and lethal', warns Bishop of London

Senior Church of England bishop says the church "has accommodated itself so much, and is so lacking in distinction"

22 September 2014

Church lowers a voting age to 16

16 and 17-year-olds will now be able to have their say at key church meetings following a motion passed last week.

22 September 2014

Scotland: College of Bishops respond to Referendum outcome

Primus: "We pledge ourselves to work for reconciliation and pray for healing in our community.

19 September 2014

Wales: Film shows Church’s 2020 Vision projects

From ministry areas to community cafes, changes happening in churches across Wales can be seen in a short film now available online.

19 September 2014

Archbishop of Canterbury statement on Scotland referendum result

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has issued a statement after the Scottish people voted to remain within the United Kingdom.

19 September 2014

Church supports Bishop's motion on Gaza and Iraq

Members of the Governing Body of the Church in Wales today supported a motion proposed by the Bishop of St Asaph on the situation in the Middle East.

17 September 2014

College of Bishops Meeting

The College of Bishops of the Church of England has met for three days. 

17 September 2014

Global protests challenge world leaders to make progress on climate change

This weekend unprecedented numbers of worldwide citizens will take part in global protests

17 September 2014

New lead bishop for Environmental Affairs

The Bishop of Salisbury, the Rt Revd Nicholas Holtam, has accepted the invitation of the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to succeed the Bishop of London as the Church of England’s lead bishop for Environmental Affairs with immediate effect.

16 September 2014

Churches advocate for the rights of stateless people

To give visibility to the voices of stateless people in our society as well as to strategize together in how to support protection of their rights

16 September 2014