THE Bishop of Lichfield, Dr Michael Ipgrave, was “clearly correct” in taking no further action against the Revd Tim Hastie-Smith concerning the handling of reports about John Smyth’s abusive behaviour ...

CHURCHGOING is likely to rise this Christmas, as 45 per cent of UK adults plan to attend a church service or event this year, a new study published this week suggests. The poll, Christmas and the ...

PRIMATES allied to the Global Anglican Futures Conference (GAFCON) have condemned the Archbishop of Canterbury for “refusing to prevent” the appointment of the Very Revd David Monteith as Dean of ...

CORRUPTION of the Christian faith “to exclude others” is “unacceptable”, the bishops of the diocese of Southwark have said, in response to Tommy Robinson’s planned carol service in London this weekend ...

FAITH is diversifying rather than disappearing from Britain, according to a study of people who have undergone change in their religious belief. Its authors suggest that a “quiet but profound” ...

A STORY of hope is being told across the country this Christmas, according to a new video published by Church House on Friday. The video, which features a range of voices, including the Archbishop of ...

I CANNOT imagine why the decision-makers of Europe don’t follow Church Times columnists on Twitter/X. They could learn so much. Earlier this year, after J. D. Vance’s performance at the Munich ...

DIOCESAN bishops are facing fresh demands for the abolition of their seats in the House of Lords. Parliament is considering new legislation to end the centuries-old presence of hereditary peers, and ...

The Church TimesLondon and Home Counties The Abbey of St Benedict, London, wishes to appoint a Director of Music to lead the Catholic choir of Ealing Abbey, and to contribute to the development of the ...

South West If you have a heart for outreach into a diverse community; the gifts to lead a church as part of a collaborative team; a commitment to inclusion and the desire to live and minister in a ...

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The Church TimesScotland This is an exciting opportunity for a full-time priest to live and serve in one of the most beautiful areas of Scotland. Our two congregations, St James the Great in Dollar ...