All Church of England articles – Page 6
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InterviewsAlpha’s Nicky Gumbel on retiring from HTB, evangelising the world and addressing racism
As he retires from leading the largest Anglican church in England, the Alpha course pioneer and prolific church planter says he’s just getting started
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OpinionI’m a liberal who gets called a bigot because I oppose same-sex marriage
Even before Anglican bishops gathered for this week’s long-anticipated Lambeth Conference, the topic of sexuality threatened to dominate proceedings. By failing to recognise the distinction between relationships and marriage, George Pitcher argues the Church of England has got itself into a mess over the issue
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OpinionAsking people to ‘sit’ and ‘kneel’ in church doesn’t offend me
Last week, the Church of England general synod discussed removing “all stand” and “all kneel” from liturgy to avoid excluding disabled people. Jade Reynolds, who has used a wheelchair since the age of 12, says inclusive language is important, but inclusive behaviour is vital
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OpinionAs the future head of the Church of England, Prince Charles was right to speak out on Rwanda
Far from being contrary to his position, speaking out about Rwanda is the future king’s moral and religious imperative, says George Pitcher. And it would be a dereliction of his Christian duty not to do so
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OpinionWhy Christians should repent of past antisemitism
The Church of England has held a special service to apologise for passing anti-Jewish laws 800 years ago that resulted in the expulsion of Jews from England. But can Christians repent of historic acts they were not personally responsible for? Dr James Patrick gives his view
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Magazine FeaturesLiving in Love and Faith: A critical assessment of the CofE's sexuality course
The Church of England has been encouraging its congregations to "grow together" on issues related to sexuality, identity, relationships and marriage. Nigel Griffiths has been taking part and helping to facilitate the church's Living in Love and Faith (LLF) course, and offers his reflections on what has - and hasn't - worked
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OpinionThe CofE’s refusal to teach on the moral issues of the day is reprehensible
The Church of England is providing less moral clarity on the key issues of the day than most FTSE 100 companies, says this ex-Catholic ordinand’s wife.
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OpinionThe Labour Party is struggling to define what a woman is - and the Church isn't doing much better
The Church has a responsibility to explore the 'rabbit holes' of gender politics, argues George Pitcher. But we need to get it right
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OpinionThe Church of England should be seeking Jesus’ agenda, not Boris Johnson’s
A new “Brexit bishop” and “Covid bishop” would make the Church into a ‘shadow government’
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OpinionReports of the Church of England’s demise have been greatly exaggerated. Here’s where it is thriving
The church is alive, growing and having an impact, says Bishop Ric Thorpe
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OpinionPriti Patel is wrong. The Church must keep sharing the good news with refugees
The Home Office’s criticism of the Church welcoming refugees is racist and religiously illiterate, says Tim Farron
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Reviews‘Bleeding for Jesus’ is a harrowing expose of John Smyth’s abuse. But the book’s conclusion is a theological mess
Andrew Graystone’s new book has been praised by Channel 4’s Cathy Newman for giving a "disturbing, devastating and damning account of abuser John Smyth.” But others are concerned the book has unnecessarily outed some of Smyth’s victims.
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OpinionWhat’s in a name? Why our church is changing from St Michael’s to St Mike’s
Rev Sarah Yetman is hoping a raft of changes, including a more informal name for the church, will help attract more young people
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OpinionExplainer: What the Church in Wales’ ruling on gay marriage means
The Church in Wales has voted to bless gay marriage. But what does the change really mean?
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Real LifeMeet the viral vicar who reaches millions on TikTok
When Rev Anne Beverley started making TikTok vidoes for the seven young people in her church, she did not expect to become an internet sensation
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Magazine FeaturesWhy Christians need to stop bashing the BBC
The BBC and Church of England have more in common than you might think, says comedian Paul Kerensa
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OpinionThe CofE’s school hymns guidance panders to populism
Church schools have a duty to be distinctive and offer parents and pupils real choice, says headteacher Alun Ebenezer
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OpinionAs the Church of England’s youngest black priest, I have often felt alienated because of my skin colour
Despite last year’s apology from the Archbishop of Canterbury for the ways in which the Church was institutionally racist, last night’s BBC Panorama report was damning in its indictment on progress made. Reverend David Peterson, the youngest black priest in the Church of England, shares his response to the programme
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InterviewsGraham Tomlin: How the Church sprang into action following Grenfell Tower
When the Grenfell Tower disaster struck, the Bishop of Kensington cleared his schedule to help mobilise local Christians to assist with the relief effort. One year on, he says the job is far from over
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Archive contentElaine Storkey: 'Most people do not understand academic Christians'
Sam Hailes meets prolific academic and Christian feminist, Dr Elaine Storkey
