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Most churches who used digital channels during lockdown, in order to keep in touch with their congregations, found that their favourite platform was Zoom. A recent survey by Ecclesiastical found that Zoom was used by 78 per cent; Skype by 12 per cent, and other platforms, including WhatsApp, by eight per cent. Nearly one third...

So says the Children’s Society in its recent Good Childhood Report, an annual consideration of childhood in the UK. The Church of England charity found that 15-year olds in the UK score lower levels of life satisfaction than those in 24 other European countries. Levels of poverty, a lack of close friendships and pressure in...

Bishop calls for targeted sanctions to protect Uighurs ‘Big Conversation’ launched on clergy care and wellbeing London ‘more religious than the rest of the country’ says new report MU’s ‘Thank You Key Workers’ Appeal CAP launches Church Resources page Churches and young people in lockdown Bishop of Bristol to take up national safeguarding role **...

A new system of targeted sanctions could be used against the perpetrators of “gross human rights abuses” on the Uighur people in China, a bishop has told the House of Lords. The Bishop of Rochester, James Langstaff, also urged the Government to consider the use of sanctions specifically to protect freedom of religion or belief...

Churches and clergy across the country are to join in a nationwide discussion, the ‘Big Conversation’, aimed at improving the care and wellbeing of ministers. It follows the recent welcome of the Covenant for Clergy Care and Wellbeing at General Synod. Now General Synod has asked that the whole church reflect on the questions it...

The Mothers’ Union wants to help families of key workers by offering them a range of free day trips/experiences and short breaks. It is appealing to MU supporters to help make this possible. As a spokeswoman for MU explains: “There has been an outpouring of compassion and care during the crisis from our hospital workers...

Christians Against Poverty has launched a new web page to help church leaders who may be feeling daunted during the pandemic. The page will “share our knowledge and experience to help your church provide crucial support to your community at this desperate time.” The charity promises that in the coming weeks, “we will be adding...

London is more religious than the rest of the country, according to a new report published by the think tank Theos. The report ‘Religious London’, shows that Londoners are significantly more religious than people living elsewhere in Britain, and the capital’s Christians are far more ethnically diverse. The polling, conducted for Theos by Savanta ComRes,...

Recent research by the Allchurches Trust has found that lockdown had one good result: it was “a major driver for churches to embrace digital opportunities and engage with families online.” The research found that in recent months, more than half of churches (55 per cent) have been able to engage children and young people through...

The Bishop of Bristol, Bishop Viv Faull has been appointed a deputy lead bishop for safeguarding. Her focus will be on liaison with diocesan bishops on behalf of the National Safeguarding Steering Group (NSSG) and with the wider Anglican Communion, and to speak on safeguarding in the House of Lords. She will work closely with...

Clewer Initiative launches app designed to help tackle labour exploitation on British farms Church must ‘learn afresh how to share the gospel’, Archbishop of York tells Synod Stipendiary posts to match the number of candidates due to leave theological training Church Commissioners announce £1m support for cathedral choirs ** Clewer Initiative launches app designed to...

Newly-confirmed Archbishop of York to preach on the power of prayer C of E awards £24m in grants to help mission The House of Bishops meets via Zoom Daily Hope phone line clocks up two million minutes ** Editor:  Here is a good devotional piece from the new Archbishop of York…. Newly-confirmed Archbishop of York...