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News (all stories) for May 2025
‘Assisted Dying’ Bill fails to protect the vulnerable, Bishop of London warns Response to Welfare Reform announcements Taking action on climate change ‘right thing to do’ – Bishop of Norwich First bishops for racial justice appointed Bishop Martyn calls for intercultural approach to LLF divisions in new book Archbishop of York leads fifth anniversary of... (1519 words)‘Assisted Dying’ Bill fails to protect the vulnerable, Bishop of London warns
The Bishop of London has warned of the ‘serious risk’ that people would opt for ‘assisted dying’ because they felt they were a burden. She said the risks of this happening would be multiplied by the pressures on the NHS and social care – if the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill comes into... (318 words)Response to Welfare Reform announcements
Following the government’s recent welfare reform announcements, The Archbishop of York, The Rt Revd Martyn Snow, and Canon Alice Kemp have each expressed their views on the potential impact of the proposals. Archbishop Stephen acknowledged the fiscal challenges faced by the government but emphasised the importance of addressing the underlying causes of ill health and... (146 words)Taking action on climate change is the ‘right thing to do’ – Bishop of Norwich
Acting to prevent global warming and biodiversity loss is the ‘right thing to do’ and a sign of Christian compassion for those who are suffering as a result of the climate crisis, the Church of England’s lead bishop for the environment said recently. Bishop Graham Usher, the Bishop of Norwich, has thanked parishes for their... (176 words)First bishops for racial justice appointed
The Bishop of Kirkstall, Arun Arora, and the Bishop of Croydon, Rosemarie Mallett, have been appointed by the Archbishop of York and the Bishop of London as joint lead bishops for the Church of England on racial justice. Their role will involve acting as advocates on racial justice throughout the Church of England, including promoting... (108 words)Bishop Martyn calls for intercultural approach to LLF divisions in new book
Martyn Snow, the Bishop of Leicester and lead bishop for the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process, has released a new book, entitled ‘Can We Imagine a Future Together? Intercultural lessons for Living in Love and Faith’*. In the book, Bishop Martyn says: “Despite the great depths in our disagreements over Living in Love... (113 words)People are our greatest resource, Moderator tells Scottish Parliament
The Rt Revd Dr Shaw Paterson, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, has said that people are the “greatest resource” society has. But he lamented that it is too easy to get caught up in difficulties and problems and focus too much on “what divides us rather than what we have... (178 words)Archbishop of York leads fifth anniversary of National Online Service
The Church of England’s National Online Service has recently marked its fifth anniversary, with a special service led by Archbishop Stephen Cottrell. Since its launch during the first COVID lockdown, the service has become a key lifeline for many worshippers, especially those unable to attend church buildings due to illness, remote living, or other circumstances.... (145 words)St David’s Church becomes a Gold Eco Church
St David’s Church in Loughor has become the 75th Gold Eco Church in England and Wales. The award was given by the Christian conservation charity A Rocha UK, and reflects St David’s commitment to put creation care at the heart of its mission. While there are more than 8,000 registered churches with Eco Church, St David’s... (149 words)
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