Church of England hit by racism claims: Brazilian priest ‘told to find job with people of his kind’

Church of England bosses have been accused of racism after its HR department ruled a picture of a banana sent to a black worker was not racist. The Church’s former adviser on race relations Dr Elizabeth Henry – who retired due to a lack of action on race issues in the Church – described a disturbing … Read more

Church of England hit by racism claims: Brazilian priest ‘told to find job with people of his kind’

Church of England bosses have been accused of racism after its HR department ruled a picture of a banana sent to a black worker was not racist. The Church’s former adviser on race relations Dr Elizabeth Henry – who retired due to a lack of action on race issues in the Church – described a disturbing … Read more

Pay freeze for Church of England clergy as leaders feel the squeeze following pandemic shutdown

Pay freeze for Church of England clergy as leaders feel the squeeze following pandemic shutdown Stipends of all CofE clergy increased by zero per cent in their annual pay round It means annual pay of the Archbishop of Canterbury will remain at £85,070  Diocesan bishop will stick at £46,180, and stipend for parish vicar £27,000  By … Read more

Pay freeze for Church of England clergy as leaders feel the squeeze following pandemic shutdown

Pay freeze for Church of England clergy as leaders feel the squeeze following pandemic shutdown Stipends of all CofE clergy increased by zero per cent in their annual pay round It means annual pay of the Archbishop of Canterbury will remain at £85,070  Diocesan bishop will stick at £46,180, and stipend for parish vicar £27,000  By … Read more

Russian Orthodox Church warns against DIY exorcisms after several deaths and injuries

Russian church says to leave casting out the devil to the experts after DIY exorcisms cause several deaths A document is being drawn up by the church to warn people against exorcisms Two Russians who were believed to be possessed by spirits were killed in 2019 Head of the church said only ‘spiritually strong’ priests … Read more

Minorities should have a say on future Church of England bishops to improve diversity, leaders say

Minorities should have a say on future Church of England bishops to improve diversity, leaders say Move influenced by Black Lives Matter,it minorities a veto over appointments Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, compared the CofE to Nazi Germany Plans will go before a meeting of the Church’s parliament, the General Synod  By Steve Doughty Social … Read more

Minorities should have a say on future Church of England bishops to improve diversity, leaders say

Minorities should have a say on future Church of England bishops to improve diversity, leaders say Move influenced by Black Lives Matter,it minorities a veto over appointments Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, compared the CofE to Nazi Germany Plans will go before a meeting of the Church’s parliament, the General Synod  By Steve Doughty Social … Read more

Church signs go viral and rack up 18,000 likes on Facebook

Amen to that! Pastor who leaves VERY powerful signs addressing social issues outside his church gains 18,000 likes on Facebook after they go viral Clackamas United Church of Christ in Milwaukie has gone viral on social media Church has gained a reputation for signs showing acceptance to all people  Over 18,000 people have liked the church’s … Read more

Church signs go viral and rack up 18,000 likes on Facebook

Amen to that! Pastor who leaves VERY powerful signs addressing social issues outside his church gains 18,000 likes on Facebook after they go viral Clackamas United Church of Christ in Milwaukie has gone viral on social media Church has gained a reputation for signs showing acceptance to all people  Over 18,000 people have liked the church’s … Read more

Moment police shut down Good Friday service at Polish church in London for breaching Covid rules

Moment police shut down Good Friday service at Polish church in south London for breaching Covid rules as worshippers are threatened with £200 fines Officers shut down the religious ceremony in Balham High Street at around 5pm  Worshippers were told the gathering was ‘unlawful’ and threatened £200 fines Guidance states communal worship is legal as … Read more