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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ties to slavery are a 'source of shame', says Church of England
The Church of England also suggested some monuments may be altered or removed but only if this is done "safely and legally".
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Scottish churches welcome re-opening of buildings for individual prayer from 22 June
Scottish Church leaders have welcomed the announcement from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon as the country moves into phase 2 of its strategy to emerge from lockdown.
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