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As organised religion declines, we are searching for solace in the strangest places
Divisions currently roiling the global Anglican church may fade in the face of lived reality
In letter to Michael Gove, groups say changes to England’s planning system could hit provision of cheaper properties
Welby apologises for ‘past wrongs’ as report finds institution benefited from enslavement
Christianity’s grip has been slipping for decades — evidenced by crumbling chapels and dwindling attendance. Can new communities help the church regain relevance?
£10bn foundation hopes to raise funds even as corporate bond issuance has broadly declined
The Archbishop of Canterbury on grief, Goldman Sachs and the Church’s battle to remain relevant
Rowan Williams becomes the latest senior cleric to criticise the US president over Washington church visit
A pioneering, outspoken voice for the marginalised
Shareholders’ resolution follows stand-off with tech giant over risk controls
Dwindling congregations have spurred the church to adopt industry training techniques
Pension board will invest £600m in project it has developed with FTSE Russell
Places of worship have secrets to reveal and stories to tell, says the Oxford historian and TV presenter
Homeless shelters and food banks among services provided by faith-based organisations
Christ Church dean and governing body at loggerheads over money and governance
Anglican church says it is prepared to file shareholder resolutions on combating climate change
Investors with assets of over £1tn call for greater oversight following Brazil disaster
Diocese constructs some churches for the first time in 40 years as flocks increase
Investors led by New York state and Church of England demand tougher climate action
Dutch campaigner wants oil company to set hard goals for cutting carbon emissions
In the end, faith as comfort and community are more compelling than entertainment
Christians say they have moral duty to help protect the earth from climate change
An accidental drift towards educational segregation comes under renewed scrutiny
Synod agrees disposals from 2023 if fossil fuel groups are slow to tackle global warming
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