The Archbishop of Wales, the Most Revd Cherry Vann, has acknowledged “deep-seated trauma” in the diocese of Bangor, telling its diocesan conference that “it will require everybody pulling together” to meet the challenges ahead
Harvest festival remains a mainstay in the Church of England calendar, but is less common in denominations that have been expanding in recent years, research from the charity Green Christian suggests
Congregationalism is being “silently endorsed” in the Church of England, a new report warns, because the leaders of new worshipping communities (NWCs) are writing eucharistic texts for their communities without the theological support of the wider Church
On the podcast this week, Dr Selina Stone is interviewed about her new book, A Heavy Yoke: Theology, power and abuse in the Church, by Dr Lisa Adjei, the C of E’s Head of Racial Justice Priority
"What will it mean to be an associate member of a religious community when that community no longer exists? This is a matter of more than merely academic interest."
"When you examine the mechanics of 'character training' in #AI, you learn that it is rather like potty training your toddler with a sticker chart. The AI is rewarded with points for responses that portray the 'right' character traits, so that it learns to repeat them."
“The fact that some dismiss or ridicule charitable works, as if they were an obsession on the part of a few and not the burning heart of the Church’s mission, convinces me of the need to go back and re-read the Gospel, lest we risk replacing it with the wisdom of this world.” #PopeLeoXIV#Vatican
In #prisonsweek, Christians are encouraged to pray for those behind bars. Cressie Gethin, who has recently been released from jail, reflects on the UK’s penal system
Topics in this week's Letters to the Editor include: the appointment of the next #ArchbishopofCanterbury; the C of E’s response to the #Gaza crisis; and clergy terms of service
