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Archbishop of York Says Including 'Our Father' in the Lord's Prayer May Be 'Problematic'

Archbishop of York Says Including 'Our Father' in the Lord's Prayer May Be 'Problematic'

The Archbishop of York says that the opening words of the Lord’s Prayer may be “problematic” because of their patriarchal association.

Former Archbishop of York Resigns from Christian Aid Chair Position amid Claims He, the COE Mishandled Sex Abuse Allegations

Former Archbishop of York Resigns from Christian Aid Chair Position amid Claims He, the COE Mishandled Sex Abuse Allegations

Lord John Sentamu has stepped down from his role as chairman and trustee of Christian Aid after facing criticism for how he and the Church of England handled historic abuse claims.

By Blessing Sin, the Church of England Will Keep People from God

By Blessing Sin, the Church of England Will Keep People from God

The decision late last week by the Church of England to now bless civil marriages and partnerships of same-sex couples made precisely no one happy. For those hoping to amend official church teaching, the measure fell short of legitimizing so-called gay marriage in the church. Advocates of historic church teaching and Biblical morality see this move as only the latest in the wrong direction by the Church of England, and another indictment of church leadership, especially the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of York.

Church of England to Explore the Use of Gender-Neutral Terms for God

Church of England to Explore the Use of Gender-Neutral Terms for God

One of the world’s largest Christian bodies will study the use of gender-neutral terms to refer to God when a commission takes up the issue, according to a new report.

Church of England Issues Proposal to Uphold Biblical Marriage but Bless Gay Couples

Church of England Issues Proposal to Uphold Biblical Marriage but Bless Gay Couples

The Church of England announced a proposal that will allow for the blessing of same-sex couples while still upholding the biblical position on marriage.

Parents Ask Church of England to Change School Policy Allowing Children to Self-Identify as Opposite Sex

Parents Ask Church of England to Change School Policy Allowing Children to Self-Identify as Opposite Sex

Christian parents in England are asking the Church of England to change a policy that currently allows primary school children to self-identify as the opposite sex.

More than 350 Church of England Churches Could Be Shuttered, Demolished by 2026, Preservation Group Warns

More than 350 Church of England Churches Could Be Shuttered, Demolished by 2026, Preservation Group Warns

A July report from the Friends of Friendless Churches Commissioners found that between 131 and 368 churches could be closed, sold or demolished within the next five years because of falling donations and attendance following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Church of England Contemplates Firing Vicar for Singing without a Mask, Hugging a Parishioner at a Funeral

Church of England Contemplates Firing Vicar for Singing without a Mask, Hugging a Parishioner at a Funeral

Church of England is considering terminating the employment of the vicar for the Diocese of Salisbury after he failed to comply with the denomination's COVID-19 guidelines while at church.

Bishop of Liverpool: Church of England Should Bless Same-Sex Unions by Adopting a 'Gender-Neutral Marriage Canon'

Bishop of Liverpool: Church of England Should Bless Same-Sex Unions by Adopting a 'Gender-Neutral Marriage Canon'

Over the weekend, the Bishop of Liverpool called on the Church of England to adopt a "gender-neutral marriage canon" in order to bless same-sex unions.

Church of England Considers Hiring Quota for Black, Ethnic Minorities

Church of England Considers Hiring Quota for Black, Ethnic Minorities

According to a leaked reported from the Church of England, the institution is considering adding a hiring quota for Black and ethnic minorities.

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