All Church of England articles – Page 4
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News AnalysisIs the Church of England still institutionally racist?
It’s three years since the Church of England pledged a sweeping programme of reform to overturn racist culture in the Church. Following Racial Justice Sunday, Tim Wyatt asks what progress has been made
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OpinionExclusive: CofE bishops offer ‘theological vision’ on Christian life and discipleship
Eight bishops in the Church of England have today released a new document entitled ‘A theological vision’. Here’s the text in full
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OpinionI was fired for my sermon on LGBT issues. But I will not apologise for speaking the truth
Former school chaplain, Bernard Randall says he was sacked for gross misconduct and reported to the Government’s anti-terrorism programme after delivering a sermon which contained Christian views on sexuality
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OpinionProcess isn’t sexy but it matters. The Church is in a mess over same-sex blessings
Failing to follow good process always results in more problems and more pain. That’s why the Church of England’s wranglings over same-sex blessings are bound to continue, says Rebecca Chapman
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News AnalysisThe biggest stories of 2023
The most significant stories for Christians from the past twelve months
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OpinionThe CofE has lost the trust of church abuse survivors
Following the furore caused by the CofE’s decision to disband the Independent Safeguarding Board (ISB) this summer, a review into what went wrong has now been published. But until the Church accepts that it has lost the trust of survivors and victims, there can be no moving forward, says Gavin Drake
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OpinionWhy sex outside marriage is not a salvation issue
Our understanding of God’s unconditional love is at the heart of division in the Church over sex and sexuality, says Jayne Ozanne. Jesus’ love for us may lead us to repent of sin, but it isn’t conditional on us doing so
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OpinionAlice Roberts is wrong. Faith schools save money – and they’re not indoctrinating anyone
Church schools are not an expensive conspiracy theory funded by the taxpayer, says Ben Phillips. They save the state money, and if they are designed to fill the pews with children and young people who don’t know any better, it’s hardly a strategy that’s working
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OpinionThese CofE devotionals are lightweight, haphazard and verging on heresy. We can do better
At best, the CofE’s Christmas social media campaign is too light and fluffy to communicate the truth of the gospel says Rev Peter Ould. At worst, it misinterprets and mistranslates scripture. The Church must do better if it wants to win souls for Christ
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OpinionWe interrupted a church service to protest climate change. Here’s why
Christian Climate Action’s protest during a live radio broadcast from Chichester Cathedral has sparked some criticism. Holly Anna Petersen says that far from being unchristian, standing up for the poor is more important than anything
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OpinionWhy sex outside marriage is a salvation issue
Christians can’t agree to disagree on sexual ethics, says John Stevens. There’s too much at stake
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OpinionDavid Pytches (1931-2023): Bishop, charismatic pioneer and father in the faith
Rt Rev David Pytches, founder of New Wine and former vicar of St Andrews, Chorleywood, has died aged 92. Greg Downes pays tribute to a pioneer of charismatic renewal within the Anglican church
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OpinionCofE leaders are ‘walking together’ into sin. It’s a bad joke
The true doctrine of marriage cannot be changed, regardless of how the Church of England’s general synod votes, says Andrea Williams. But things are about to get harder for churches and ministers with traditional views on marriage and sexuality
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OpinionWhy I won’t quit the CofE despite the chaos over same-sex relationships
Services of blessings for gay couples were narrowly approved for a trial period at the Church of England’s General Synod yesterday, amid heated debate. Here, Ed Shaw, a celibate, gay minister in the CofE, reflects on the decision and why he’ll continue to campaign for orthodox teaching on sex and marriage to be retained
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OpinionWhy I still believe the Church of England’s prayers for same-sex couples won’t work
The theological rationale published by CofE bishops in support of their proposed prayers to bless same-sex couples contain welcome honesty, says Sean Doherty. But the pastoral guidance is still fatally flawed and pleases neither side, he says
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News AnalysisThe CofE and same-sex blessings: What’s happening now
The debate over same-sex marriage and prayers of blessing continue in the Church of England. Tim Wyatt explains what’s being proposed at the upcoming General Synod and what it might mean for Anglicans
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News AnalysisBringing home a national treasure
A crowdfunding campaign has raised over half a million pounds to bring a tapestry commissioned by Henry VIII and dubbed “the birth certificate of the Church of England”, back to the UK.
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OpinionExclusive: Dissenting bishops speak out on same-sex blessings
On Monday the Church of England’s House of Bishops announced that prayers asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples should go forward to be formally authorised under canon law. Today, Premier Christianity can exclusively reveal that eleven CofE bishops are dissenting from this plan. Here is their statement in full
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News AnalysisInvestigation finds Mike Pilavachi 'used spiritual authority to control people'. What happens now?
The Church of England’s National Safeguarding Team has said Mike Pilavachi used his spiritual authority to “control” people, and this led to inappropriate relationships, including “massaging of young male interns”. But questions remain, and more investigations are set to take place. Megan Cornwell reports on what’s likely to happen next
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OpinionThe Times survey of CofE priests is deeply flawed. Here’s why
A recent poll by the national newspaper has suggested that a majority of Anglican clergy are in favour of same-sex marriage. But the methodology, and the presentation of its findings, seem far from robust says Dr Ian Paul
