British Isles

Church of England voices fears over BBC cutbacks

18 May 2010
The Church of England has expressed concern that the BBC's controversial strategic review could lead to less religious programming. In its submission to the BBC Trust on director general Mark Thompson's strategy review, the Church of…

Church of England clergy asked to cut costs as recession takes toll

18 May 2010
Clergy in the Church of England are being asked to cut their cloth to suit the economic times and to prepare for mergers and staff cuts that could drastically reduce pastoral care and worship. A report…

Methodists seek to boost influence of young members

18 May 2010
A website for young people run by young people has been launched by the Methodist Children and Youth Team. Generous is a safe online space designed to enable young people to discuss and act upon decisions…

Stage set for key July debates to enable women to be bishops

18 May 2010
The Church of England has today published the 142-page report of the Revision Committee that has been considering in detail the draft legislation to enable women to become bishops in the Church of England. Also published…