Church Commissioners

Church of England humbled by past involvement in slave trade, Archbishop of York tells UN forum

THE Church of England has been “humbled by the truth” of its implication in the transatlantic slave trade, the Archbishop of York told a UN forum this week; but he said that scripture and the example of Christ “give us hope for our world and hope that we can do better”

17 Apr 2025

Church Commissioners’ green deal is more than a flutter

THE Church Commissioners and the non-profit organisation Butterfly Conservation have agreed on a fresh lease at Magdalen Hill Down, a nature reserve near Winchester, allowing them to continue to protect butterflies

17 Apr 2025

Church’s net-zero drive is working, says Bishop of Norwich

THE Church of England’s drive to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 is already reducing energy bills and making churches fit for the future, the lead bishop for the environment says

27 Mar 2025

Bishop of Rochester questions Church Commissioners’ control over dioceses

17 Mar 2025

More than 700 clergy demand action on pensions

14 Mar 2025

UK news in brief

14 Mar 2025

A beginner’s guide to church-planting

14 Mar 2025

Large-scale rewilding not appropriate, say Church Commissioners, after flash-mob event at St Paul’s

03 Mar 2025

General Synod digest: Members agree to governance reform with poorest parishes in mind

28 Feb 2025

General Synod digest: Archbishop of York bids farewell to five

28 Feb 2025

Analysis: Time to get out those bank statements

28 Feb 2025

Sir Robert Buckland, former Conservative minister, to be Third Church Estates Commissioner

26 Feb 2025

Most Popular

Past Week

Past Month

TV review: Gareth Malone’s Messiah, and Rebuilding Notre-Dame: The last chapter

House of Bishops respond to review of Blackburn nomination

Pope Francis approves simplified papal funeral

The blessing of dying at Easter

‘Dramatic growth’ in church attendance by young people, Bible Society research finds

Newcastle Cathedral pulls out of Archbishop of York’s Lord’s Prayer tour

No chrism and no schism at London service, say Evangelicals

Women and the Church (WATCH) launches campaign to abolish the Five Guiding Principles

Promises to traditionalists should be kept, Forward in Faith says

jobs.CHURCHTIMES

Job of the Week

Rector

West Midlands

The civic church of Stone, Staffordshire, along with our neighbours in Aston are looking for a new leader who will inspire us to grow in faith and make a lasting impact on our community.

Appointments

Trustees

UK

USPG is looking to appoint 3 Trustees (lay or ordained) committed to global mission within the Anglican Communion.

Collavorative Ministry Capacity Builder

South West

The Diocese of Gloucester is looking for a practical team member to join the Department of Mission and Ministry who brings a creative and flexible approach as we seek to develop and implement innovative approaches to collaborative ministry across the Diocese.

Diocesan Director of Ordinands & Vocations

Yorkshire and Lincs

The Bishop of Lincoln seeks an ordained colleague to lead in vocational discernment within the Diocese.

Find more jobs

Top Feature

Theology matters: Suffering in the criminal justice system

Jonathan Aitken reflects on the themes explored by Andrew Davison through the lens of his prison experience

Top Comment

Paul Vallely: Pope Francis was pastor to the world

He put people at the centre of the gospel message, and spoke to them where they were, writes Paul Vallely

Church Commissioners

Church of England humbled by past involvement in slave trade, Archbishop of York tells UN forum

Church Commissioners’ green deal is more than a flutter

Church’s net-zero drive is working, says Bishop of Norwich

Bishop of Rochester questions Church Commissioners’ control over dioceses

More than 700 clergy demand action on pensions

UK news in brief

A beginner’s guide to church-planting

Large-scale rewilding not appropriate, say Church Commissioners, after flash-mob event at St Paul’s

General Synod digest: Members agree to governance reform with poorest parishes in mind

General Synod digest: Archbishop of York bids farewell to five

Analysis: Time to get out those bank statements

Sir Robert Buckland, former Conservative minister, to be Third Church Estates Commissioner

Most Popular

TV review: Gareth Malone’s Messiah, and Rebuilding Notre-Dame: The last chapter

House of Bishops respond to review of Blackburn nomination

Pope Francis approves simplified papal funeral

The blessing of dying at Easter

‘Dramatic growth’ in church attendance by young people, Bible Society research finds

‘Dramatic growth’ in church attendance by young people, Bible Society research finds

Newcastle Cathedral pulls out of Archbishop of York’s Lord’s Prayer tour

No chrism and no schism at London service, say Evangelicals

Women and the Church (WATCH) launches campaign to abolish the Five Guiding Principles

Promises to traditionalists should be kept, Forward in Faith says

Job of the Week

Rector

West Midlands

Appointments

Trustees

UK

Collavorative Ministry Capacity Builder

South West

Diocesan Director of Ordinands & Vocations

Yorkshire and Lincs

Top Feature

Theology matters: Suffering in the criminal justice system

Top Comment

Paul Vallely: Pope Francis was pastor to the world

Welcome to the Church Times