A statement from the Bishop of London following the Government announcement that church buildings will be able to reopen for public worship from 4th July

UK faith leaders have called on the Government to ensure its economic recovery plan does not bypass care for the Environment

The diocese of London is still alive and active but must close buildings in London.

Changes have been announced making it easier for parishes to apply for funding to support fabric repairs.

The Church of England has published new advice to help parish churches and cathedrals prepare to reopen their buildings for public worship after more than three months of lockdown because of the coronavirus.

All Church of England churches are to close with immediate effect in an effort to help save lives by limiting the transmission of the coronavirus COVID-19.

Farmers will speak of their commitment to fighting climate change during the Church of England’s national online service.

The General Synod of the Church of England has approved a change to its rules to enable it to meet online, if necessary, because of the coronavirus restrictions.

The Bishop of St Albans, Dr Alan Smith, has set out to change the law on inquests to help reveal the full extent of the link between gambling and suicide for the first time.

The House of Bishops met via Zoom this afternoon and continued to review advice to clergy on the Church’s efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus, to protect the vulnerable and health services.