Priest’s licence revoked after moving to join Free Church of England

Sep 6, 2024 by

by Madeleine Davies, Church Times: A PRIEST who left the Church of England to join the Free Church of England (FCE) has had his licence revoked, 13 months after being received into his new ministry. The Revd Brett Murphy, who was ordained...

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Cathedral statistics show continued recovery in 2023

Sep 6, 2024 by

from The Church of England: Coronation celebrations, cultural initiatives, and sustainability efforts highlight year of positive change. The Church of England’s latest cathedral attendance statistics reveal continued recovery in 2023,...

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The best of humanity: faith groups stepped in to help Grenfell victims let down by the authorities

Sep 5, 2024 by

by Catherine Pepinster, Religion Media Centre: Faith and community organisations had to fill the vacuum left by the authorities after the Grenfell Tower disaster that killed 72 people, according to the damning report, published today. The...

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May Gaia Be With You

Sep 5, 2024 by

by Martin Rispin, The New Conservative: Why do Church of England (CofE) churches and their ‘with-it’, ‘down with the kids’ modern clergy employ ambulance-chasing tactics to try and attract those who really have no interest in any brand of...

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‘Inappropriate’ to shoot Danny Boyle horror film in church, chancellor rules

Aug 28, 2024 by

by Shiranikha Herbert, Church Times: Film-makers refused permission to use 14th-century church in star-studded sequel. FILM-MAKERS have been refused permission to shoot a horror scene in a 14th-century church in Northumberland, intended...

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Give worshippers blankets instead of heating churches, vicars told

Aug 27, 2024 by

by Alex Barton, Telegraph: It’s not worth keeping old buildings warm for limited use, says cleric spearheading Church of England’s net zero drive. Vicars have been told to give parishioners blankets to keep them warm instead of heating...

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