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CofE has become 'tribal and divided', says Archbishop of York

The new Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, has spoken of his desire to see the Church of England become more united.

Churches can sing again - but only outside

The Government has eased rules on singing at church but only if it is outside and done by professionals.

Online confirmation service for Stephen Cottrell as Archbishop of York

Stephen Cottrell was today confirmed in his election as the new Archbishop of York in a service that took place online due to coronavirus restrictions.

Lambeth Conference delayed until 2022 over Covid-19 concerns

The Lambeth Conference, bringing together bishops from the worldwide Anglican Communion, has been set back two years by Covid-19.

'Jesus was a black man,' says Stephen Cottrell

The new Archbishop of York also said the leadership of the Church of England is "still too white".

Black Jesus painting installed at St Albans Cathedral in solidarity with Black Lives Matter

'A Last Supper' by Lorna May Wadsworth is inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper and depicts a black Jesus with his arms outstretched.

Government sets out guidance for resumption of church services

Guidance published on Monday sets out a number of restrictions on worship, with churches told to avoid singing and using instruments that need to be blown into, although the organ is permitted.

Church must remember Jesus was 'not white', says Welby

"Jesus was Middle Eastern, not white," the Archbishop said.

New Methodist President and Vice-President inducted in online Conference

The Rev Richard Teal has been inducted as the new President of the Methodist Conference.

Salvation Army distributes 700,000 pieces of PPE to carers

The Salvation Army is distributing 700,000 items to care homes, supported homeless housing and safe houses for victims of modern slavery.

Archbishop says statues will have to be reviewed

The Archbishop of Canterbury has suggested that some statues in the Church of England's places of worship will have to be reviewed following global unrest over racism.

No limit to church service numbers but singing is off the cards for now

While weddings have been capped at 30 people, there is no limit to the number of people who can attend church for service as long as the buildings are compliant with Covid-19 safety measures.

Church resources on love, sexuality and marriage coming out in November

Resources from the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith process are to be published in early November after being delayed due to coronavirus.

No singing for now, Catholic churches told

Catholic leaders have written to churches to tell them that singing is off the cards for now as they prepare to re-open after months of lockdown.

New commission established to address racism in Church of England

A commission has been established in the Church of England to implement "significant and structural" change on racial equality.

Churches to re-open for public worship on 4 July

The Government has confirmed that churches in England can resume public worship from 4 July.

Cornwall pastor launches drive-in church service after council U-turn

A drive-in church service that was nearly cancelled because of objections from the local council's health and safety team has gone ahead in Cornwall.

Church of England holds minute's silence to remember victims of racism

The Church of England observed a minute's silence during its national online service on Sunday as an act of lamentation over the racism experienced by the Windrush generation and other black and minority ethnic people in the Church and nation.

Black trainee vicar rejected from curacy post critical of apology

A black trainee vicar rejected from a curacy post because the congregation was "monochrome white working class" has criticised an apology from the Bishop and Diocese of St Alban's.

Welsh churches to re-open for private prayer

Churches in Wales can re-open for private prayer from Monday, Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced.