The Church of England3 days agoPrayer vigil after bishop's cancer announcementA Day of Prayer is being held after the Bishop of Guildford revealed he had inoperable cancer.3 days ago4 days agoBishop of Lincoln arrested in sexual assault inquiryRight Reverend Stephen Conway has also been suspended by the Church of England.4 days ago6 days agoNew Bishop of Durham named after long searchRick Simpson, formerly the Archdeacon of Auckland, has been approved by the King.6 days ago7 days agoEx-priest receives second lifetime ban for child sexual abuseDavid Tudor received second lifetime ban from ministry after a tribunal found he groomed and sexually abused a 15-year-old girl in the 1980s.7 days ago8 days agoChurch seeks expansion as congregation swellsSt Mark's Church in Grimsby plans a two-storey extension after a campaign to boost attendance.8 days ago8 days agoA chime of the times - at the push of a buttonThe five bells at St Sampson's church near Callington cost about £40,000 to restore.8 days ago16 Feb 2026Diocese to appoint new Archdeacon of LudlowRevd Sam Hustwayte is to take up the post on 10 May at a special service.16 Feb 202612 Feb 2026Church of England abandons proposals for same-sex blessing ceremoniesGeneral Synod did vote to continue to look at the issue, but bishops say there are "theological and legal barriers" to having such ceremonies now. 12 Feb 202610 Feb 2026Fire-gutted church restoration to start in summerBlackburn's old St John's Church was built in 1787 and had most recently been used as a community hub.10 Feb 2026...
