Church Timeshttps://www.churchtimes.co.ukFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:14:46 +0100Church Times RSS FeedenCampaigners seeks UNESCO recognition for sacred choral musichttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/campaigners-seeks-unesco-recognition-for-sacred-choral-musicFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:14:46 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/campaigners-seeks-unesco-recognition-for-sacred-choral-musicNews > UKPat AshworthBible Society backs testing of chatbots on scripturehttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/bible-society-backs-testing-of-chatbots-on-scriptureFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:14:42 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/bible-society-backs-testing-of-chatbots-on-scriptureNews > UKPhil CreightonWorshipper upcycles discarded church candles to help the environmenthttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/worshipper-upcycles-discarded-church-candles-to-help-the-environmentFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:14:38 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/worshipper-upcycles-discarded-church-candles-to-help-the-environmentNews > UKPat AshworthChester church granted permission to sell pre-Raphaelite painting by auctionhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/chester-church-granted-permission-to-sell-pre-raphaelite-painting-by-auctionFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:14:33 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/chester-church-granted-permission-to-sell-pre-raphaelite-painting-by-auctionNews > UKShiranikha HerbertBishop of Norwich confirms need to talk about mine wastehttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/bishop-of-norwich-confirms-need-to-talk-about-mine-wasteFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:14:26 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/bishop-of-norwich-confirms-need-to-talk-about-mine-wasteNews > UKSimon WalshBishops lead diocesan conference on caring for God’s creationhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/bishops-lead-diocesan-conference-on-caring-for-god-s-creationFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:14:19 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/bishops-lead-diocesan-conference-on-caring-for-god-s-creationNews > UKHattie WilliamsPhoto stories of the weekhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/photo-stories-of-the-weekFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:14:02 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/photo-stories-of-the-weekNews > UKUK news in briefhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/uk-news-in-briefFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:13:57 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/uk-news-in-briefNews > UKTamils tell of torture during Sri Lankan warhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/world/tamils-tell-of-torture-during-sri-lankan-warFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:13:53 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/world/tamils-tell-of-torture-during-sri-lankan-warNews > WorldAmelia BraddickPrime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sets out road map of reforms for the Armenian Apostolic Churchhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/world/prime-minister-nikol-pashinyan-sets-out-road-map-of-reforms-for-the-armenian-apostolic-churchFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:13:49 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/world/prime-minister-nikol-pashinyan-sets-out-road-map-of-reforms-for-the-armenian-apostolic-churchNews > WorldAndreja BogdanovskiRussian Foreign Intelligence Service targets Bartholomew of Constantinoplehttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/world/russian-foreign-intelligence-service-targets-bartholomew-of-constantinopleFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:13:41 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/world/russian-foreign-intelligence-service-targets-bartholomew-of-constantinopleNews > WorldJonathan LuxmooreTensions rise over plans for a new independent Bosnian Orthodox Churchhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/world/tensions-rise-over-plans-for-a-new-independent-bosnian-orthodox-churchFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:13:37 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/world/tensions-rise-over-plans-for-a-new-independent-bosnian-orthodox-churchNews > WorldAndreja BogdanovskiBishops’ Conference of France warn senators not to back euthanasia lawhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/world/bishops-conference-of-france-warn-senators-not-to-back-euthanasia-lawFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:13:32 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/world/bishops-conference-of-france-warn-senators-not-to-back-euthanasia-lawNews > WorldJonathan LuxmooreWorld news in briefhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/world/world-news-in-briefFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:13:27 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/world/world-news-in-briefNews > WorldThe C of E needs to be managed — but how?https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/comment/opinion/the-c-of-e-needs-to-be-managed-but-howFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:13:23 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/comment/opinion/the-c-of-e-needs-to-be-managed-but-howComment > OpinionProtest is not a security offencehttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/comment/opinion/protest-is-not-a-security-offenceFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:13:18 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/comment/opinion/protest-is-not-a-security-offenceComment > OpinionAnalysis: Is life worth prolonging for ever?https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/comment/analysis/analysis-is-life-worth-prolonging-for-everFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:13:13 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/comment/analysis/analysis-is-life-worth-prolonging-for-everComment > AnalysisPaul Vallely: Only calm diplomacy can save NATOhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/comment/columnists/paul-vallely-only-calm-diplomacy-can-save-natoFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:13:09 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/comment/columnists/paul-vallely-only-calm-diplomacy-can-save-natoComment > ColumnistsPaul VallelyAngela Tilby: At least we are not led by a ‘narcissist’https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/comment/columnists/angela-tilby-at-least-we-are-not-led-by-a-narcissistFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:13:05 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/comment/columnists/angela-tilby-at-least-we-are-not-led-by-a-narcissistComment > ColumnistsAngela TilbyViewpoint with Andrew Brown: Reliance on US software threatens our way of lifehttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/comment/columnists/viewpoint-with-andrew-brown-reliance-on-us-software-threatens-our-way-of-lifeFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:13:00 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/comment/columnists/viewpoint-with-andrew-brown-reliance-on-us-software-threatens-our-way-of-lifeComment > ColumnistsAndrew BrownMalcolm Guite: Poet’s Cornerhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/comment/columnists/malcolm-guite-poet-s-cornerFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:12:56 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/comment/columnists/malcolm-guite-poet-s-cornerComment > ColumnistsMalcolm GuiteLeader comment: Unity Weekhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/comment/leader-comment/leader-comment-unity-weekFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:12:53 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/comment/leader-comment/leader-comment-unity-weekComment > Leader commentLetters to the Editorhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/comment/letters-to-the-editor/letters-to-the-editorFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:12:48 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/comment/letters-to-the-editor/letters-to-the-editorComment > Letters to the editor‘We only know men’: How French Christians confronted the Holocausthttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/features/features/we-only-know-men-how-french-christians-confronted-the-holocaustFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:12:44 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/features/features/we-only-know-men-how-french-christians-confronted-the-holocaustFeatures > FeaturesTravel: A Scottish safari on the Isle of Aranhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/features/features/travel-a-scottish-safari-on-the-isle-of-aranFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:12:41 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/features/features/travel-a-scottish-safari-on-the-isle-of-aranFeatures > FeaturesTravel: Family, fun, and faith in holiday retreat houseshttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/features/features/travel-family-fun-and-faith-in-holiday-retreat-housesFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:12:38 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/features/features/travel-family-fun-and-faith-in-holiday-retreat-housesFeatures > FeaturesTravel: Rough and steep terrain hiking in the mountains of Mallorcahttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/features/features/travel-rough-and-steep-terrain-hiking-in-the-mountains-of-mallorcaFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:12:34 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/features/features/travel-rough-and-steep-terrain-hiking-in-the-mountains-of-mallorcaFeatures > FeaturesTravel: Postcards from a northern land — cathedrals and churches in Scandinaviahttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/features/features/travel-postcards-from-a-northern-land-cathedrals-and-churches-in-scandinaviaFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:12:30 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/features/features/travel-postcards-from-a-northern-land-cathedrals-and-churches-in-scandinaviaFeatures > FeaturesTravel: Volunteering trips abroadhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/features/features/travel-volunteering-trips-abroadFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:12:25 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/features/features/travel-volunteering-trips-abroadFeatures > FeaturesTravel: Pilgrimage on the British Caminohttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/features/features/travel-pilgrimage-on-the-british-caminoFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:12:20 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/features/features/travel-pilgrimage-on-the-british-caminoFeatures > FeaturesTravel: Retreats with an environmental theme or ethoshttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/features/features/travel-retreats-with-an-environmental-theme-or-ethosFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:12:16 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/features/features/travel-retreats-with-an-environmental-theme-or-ethosFeatures > FeaturesTravel: Thessaloniki is a city of myth and treasurehttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/features/features/travel-thessaloniki-is-a-city-of-myth-and-treasureFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:12:11 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/features/features/travel-thessaloniki-is-a-city-of-myth-and-treasureFeatures > FeaturesTravel: Journey through the Deep South of the United Stateshttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/features/features/travel-journey-through-the-deep-south-of-the-united-statesFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:12:06 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/features/features/travel-journey-through-the-deep-south-of-the-united-statesFeatures > FeaturesTravel: Dazzled by the riches of Granadahttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/features/features/travel-dazzled-by-the-riches-of-granadaFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:12:02 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/features/features/travel-dazzled-by-the-riches-of-granadaFeatures > FeaturesFaith: How does your garden grow?https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/faith/faith-features/faith-how-does-your-garden-growFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:11:59 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/faith/faith-features/faith-how-does-your-garden-growFaith > Faith featuresIn the parish: Candlemas celebrations and craftshttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/faith/in-the-parish/in-the-parish-candlemas-celebrations-and-craftsFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:11:56 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/faith/in-the-parish/in-the-parish-candlemas-celebrations-and-craftsFaith > In the parishFaith for Holy Placeshttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/faith/faith-for-holy-places/faith-for-holy-placesFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:11:52 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/faith/faith-for-holy-places/faith-for-holy-placesFaith > Faith for Holy PlacesAnn MorisyBook review: The Path of Light: Walking to Auschwitz by Anthony Seldonhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/books-arts/book-reviews/book-review-the-path-of-light-walking-to-auschwitz-by-anthony-seldonFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:11:48 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/books-arts/book-reviews/book-review-the-path-of-light-walking-to-auschwitz-by-anthony-seldonBooks & Arts > Book reviewsBook review: Abraham: The first Jew by Anthony Juliushttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/books-arts/book-reviews/book-review-abraham-the-first-jew-by-anthony-juliusFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:11:44 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/books-arts/book-reviews/book-review-abraham-the-first-jew-by-anthony-juliusBooks & Arts > Book reviewsBook review: Beyond Dispute: Rediscovering the Jewish art of constructive disagreement by Daniel Taubhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/books-arts/book-reviews/book-review-beyond-dispute-rediscovering-the-jewish-art-of-constructive-disagreement-by-daniel-taubFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:11:41 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/books-arts/book-reviews/book-review-beyond-dispute-rediscovering-the-jewish-art-of-constructive-disagreement-by-daniel-taubBooks & Arts > Book reviewsBook review: Christopher Butler: Monk, theologian, bishop by Peter Phillipshttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/books-arts/book-reviews/book-review-christopher-butler-monk-theologian-bishop-by-peter-phillipsFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:11:38 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/books-arts/book-reviews/book-review-christopher-butler-monk-theologian-bishop-by-peter-phillipsBooks & Arts > Book reviewsBook review: Miriam’s Sisters, Deborah’s Daughters: When women lead the way by Liz Crumlishhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/books-arts/book-reviews/book-review-miriam-s-sisters-deborah-s-daughters-when-women-lead-the-way-by-liz-crumlishFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:11:35 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/books-arts/book-reviews/book-review-miriam-s-sisters-deborah-s-daughters-when-women-lead-the-way-by-liz-crumlishBooks & Arts > Book reviewsBooks photo: Norfolk’s Pilgrim Routes: A history of paths, places and people by Andy Bullhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/books-arts/book-reviews/books-photo-norfolk-s-pilgrim-routes-a-history-of-paths-places-and-people-by-andy-bullFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:11:32 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/books-arts/book-reviews/books-photo-norfolk-s-pilgrim-routes-a-history-of-paths-places-and-people-by-andy-bullBooks & Arts > Book reviewsBook notice: A Documentary History of Jewish-Christian Relations: From antiquity to the present day, edited by Edward Kessler and Neil Wenbornhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/books-arts/book-reviews/book-notice-a-documentary-history-of-jewish-christian-relations-from-antiquity-to-the-present-day-edited-by-edward-kessler-and-neil-wenbornFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:11:28 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/books-arts/book-reviews/book-notice-a-documentary-history-of-jewish-christian-relations-from-antiquity-to-the-present-day-edited-by-edward-kessler-and-neil-wenbornBooks & Arts > Book reviewsNew books just publishedhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/books-arts/new-titles/new-books-just-publishedFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:11:24 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/books-arts/new-titles/new-books-just-publishedBooks & Arts > New titlesFilm review: H is for Hawkhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/books-arts/film/film-review-h-is-for-hawkFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:11:21 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/books-arts/film/film-review-h-is-for-hawkBooks & Arts > FilmPodcasts reviewhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/books-arts/podcast-reviews/podcasts-reviewFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:11:16 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/books-arts/podcast-reviews/podcasts-reviewBooks & Arts > Podcast reviewsAzariah France-WilliamsArt review: Wright of Derby: From the Shadows (National Gallery, London)https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/books-arts/art/art-review-wright-of-derby-from-the-shadows-national-gallery-londonFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:11:12 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/books-arts/art/art-review-wright-of-derby-from-the-shadows-national-gallery-londonBooks & Arts > ArtBugsyhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/regulars/cartoons/bugsyFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:11:08 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/regulars/cartoons/bugsyRegulars > CartoonsCrossword No. 1756https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/regulars/crossword/crossword-no-1756Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:11:05 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/regulars/crossword/crossword-no-1756Regulars > CrosswordNotebook: Patrick Kiddhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/regulars/notebook/notebook-patrick-kiddFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:11:02 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/regulars/notebook/notebook-patrick-kiddRegulars > NotebookPatrick Kidd100 years ago: The Pope and the Fascistshttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/regulars/100-years-ago/100-years-ago-the-pope-and-the-fascistsFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:10:57 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/regulars/100-years-ago/100-years-ago-the-pope-and-the-fascistsRegulars > 100 years agoQuotes of the weekhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/regulars/quotes/quotes-of-the-weekFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:10:53 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/regulars/quotes/quotes-of-the-weekRegulars > QuotesObituary: Canon Jim Garrardhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/gazette/obituaries/obituary-canon-jim-garrardFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:10:49 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/gazette/obituaries/obituary-canon-jim-garrardGazette > ObituariesObituary: The Revd Dr Richard Turnbullhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/gazette/obituaries/obituary-the-revd-dr-richard-turnbullFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:10:43 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/gazette/obituaries/obituary-the-revd-dr-richard-turnbullGazette > ObituariesAppointmentshttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/gazette/appointments/appointmentsFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:10:41 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/gazette/appointments/appointmentsGazette > AppointmentsResignations and retirementshttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/gazette/resignations/resignations-and-retirementsFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:10:35 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/gazette/resignations/resignations-and-retirementsGazette > ResignationsDeathshttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/gazette/deaths/deathsFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:10:31 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/gazette/deaths/deathsGazette > DeathsOrdinationshttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/gazette/ordinations/ordinationsFri, 23 Jan 2026 00:10:29 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/gazette/ordinations/ordinationsGazette > OrdinationsTwo Makin complaints against clergy to go no furtherhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/two-makin-complaints-against-clergy-to-go-no-furtherThu, 22 Jan 2026 14:52:46 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/two-makin-complaints-against-clergy-to-go-no-furtherNews > UKFrancis MartinGovernment announces £230 million scheme for heritage buildings, including places of worshiphttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/government-announces-230-million-scheme-for-heritage-buildings-including-places-of-worshipThu, 22 Jan 2026 13:10:01 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/government-announces-230-million-scheme-for-heritage-buildings-including-places-of-worshipNews > UKAmelia BraddickConclusion of Living in Love and Faith ‘not a full stop’ William Nye sayshttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/conclusion-of-living-in-love-and-faith-not-a-full-stop-william-nye-saysThu, 22 Jan 2026 11:26:51 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/conclusion-of-living-in-love-and-faith-not-a-full-stop-william-nye-saysNews > UKFrancis MartinSt Albans diocese plans to put faith and funding in Soul Survivorhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/st-albans-diocese-plans-to-put-faith-and-funding-in-soul-survivorThu, 22 Jan 2026 11:15:46 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/st-albans-diocese-plans-to-put-faith-and-funding-in-soul-survivorNews > UKMadeleine DaviesNew model for Church of England safeguarding structures on Synod agenda for Februaryhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/new-model-for-church-of-england-safeguarding-structures-on-synod-agenda-for-februaryWed, 21 Jan 2026 15:03:58 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/new-model-for-church-of-england-safeguarding-structures-on-synod-agenda-for-februaryNews > UKTim WyattUnder-16s could do without social media, says Bishop of Oxfordhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/under-16s-could-do-without-social-media-says-bishop-of-oxfordWed, 21 Jan 2026 13:46:59 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/under-16s-could-do-without-social-media-says-bishop-of-oxfordNews > UKFrancis MartinLet us reason together, not argue, Lord Williams says during service to mark Christian Unity Weekhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/world/let-us-reason-together-not-argue-lord-williams-says-during-service-to-mark-christian-unity-weekWed, 21 Jan 2026 13:44:52 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/world/let-us-reason-together-not-argue-lord-williams-says-during-service-to-mark-christian-unity-weekNews > WorldAmelia BraddickChristians in Syria back in top ten on Open Doors’ World Watch Listhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/world/christians-in-syria-back-in-top-ten-on-open-doors-world-watch-listWed, 21 Jan 2026 13:02:13 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/world/christians-in-syria-back-in-top-ten-on-open-doors-world-watch-listNews > WorldPat AshworthArchbishop-elect defends Project Spire against criticism from Parliamentarianshttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/archbishop-elect-defends-project-spire-against-criticism-from-parliamentariansTue, 20 Jan 2026 13:48:06 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/archbishop-elect-defends-project-spire-against-criticism-from-parliamentariansNews > UKMadeleine DaviesTV review: Saving Country Houses with Penelope Keith and David Baddiel: Cat manhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/books-arts/tv/tv-review-saving-country-houses-with-penelope-keith-and-david-baddiel-cat-manTue, 20 Jan 2026 12:23:58 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/books-arts/tv/tv-review-saving-country-houses-with-penelope-keith-and-david-baddiel-cat-manBooks & Arts > TVJayne ManfrediRadio review: Strong Message Here, Sunday, and Sounds Sacredhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/books-arts/radio/radio-review-strong-message-here-sunday-and-sounds-sacredTue, 20 Jan 2026 12:23:48 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/books-arts/radio/radio-review-strong-message-here-sunday-and-sounds-sacredBooks & Arts > RadioGerry LynchIt wasn’t always easy, but we have grown in wisdom, Mullally tells London diocesehttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/it-wasn-t-always-easy-but-we-have-grown-in-wisdom-mullally-tells-london-dioceseMon, 19 Jan 2026 17:03:20 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/it-wasn-t-always-easy-but-we-have-grown-in-wisdom-mullally-tells-london-dioceseNews > UKSimon WalshJerusalem church leaders reiterate criticisms of Christian Zionismhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/world/jerusalem-church-leaders-reiterate-criticisms-of-christian-zionismMon, 19 Jan 2026 14:15:38 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/world/jerusalem-church-leaders-reiterate-criticisms-of-christian-zionismNews > WorldMadeleine DaviesUN at 80 needs ‘timeless compass’ of Christian values, Cardinal Nichols tells Westminster gatheringhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/un-at-80-needs-timeless-compass-of-christian-values-cardinal-nichols-tells-westminster-gatheringMon, 19 Jan 2026 13:09:53 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/un-at-80-needs-timeless-compass-of-christian-values-cardinal-nichols-tells-westminster-gatheringNews > UKEd ThorntonSunday's Readings: The Conversion of St Paulhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/faith/sunday-s-readings/sundays-readings-the-conversion-of-st-paulMon, 19 Jan 2026 11:50:52 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/faith/sunday-s-readings/sundays-readings-the-conversion-of-st-paulFaith > Sunday’s readingsCally HammondCharity Commission censures dioceses of Chelmsford and Liverpool over handling of Perumbalath casehttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/charity-commission-censures-dioceses-of-chelmsford-and-liverpool-over-handling-of-perumbalath-caseFri, 16 Jan 2026 15:21:35 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/23-january/news/uk/charity-commission-censures-dioceses-of-chelmsford-and-liverpool-over-handling-of-perumbalath-caseNews > UKFrancis MartinChurch’s ‘architectural significance’ prevents priest from installing lift for elderly parishionershttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/news/uk/church-s-architectural-significance-prevents-priest-from-installing-lift-for-elderly-parishionersFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:14:02 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/news/uk/church-s-architectural-significance-prevents-priest-from-installing-lift-for-elderly-parishionersNews > UKShiranikha HerbertChurch disability work awarded £5mhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/news/uk/church-disability-work-awarded-5mFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:13:54 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/news/uk/church-disability-work-awarded-5mNews > UKAmelia BraddickIllegal children’s homes is ‘what failure looks like’ says Children’s Commissionerhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/news/uk/illegal-children-s-homes-is-what-failure-looks-like-says-children-s-commissionerFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:13:48 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/news/uk/illegal-children-s-homes-is-what-failure-looks-like-says-children-s-commissionerNews > UKMadeleine DaviesRector and diocese penalised for deliberately breaching faculty conditionhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/news/uk/rector-and-diocese-penalised-for-deliberately-breaching-faculty-conditionFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:13:42 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/news/uk/rector-and-diocese-penalised-for-deliberately-breaching-faculty-conditionNews > UKShiranikha HerbertPhoto stories of the weekhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/news/uk/photo-stories-of-the-weekFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:13:35 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/news/uk/photo-stories-of-the-weekNews > UKUK news in briefhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/news/uk/uk-news-in-briefFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:13:29 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/news/uk/uk-news-in-briefNews > UKDallas priest charged with theft and fraud fights Church’s efforts to remove him from ministryhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/news/world/dallas-priest-charged-with-theft-and-fraud-fights-church-s-efforts-to-remove-him-from-ministryFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:13:22 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/news/world/dallas-priest-charged-with-theft-and-fraud-fights-church-s-efforts-to-remove-him-from-ministryNews > WorldRebecca PaveleyBishops speak of ‘tense calm’ in Venezuelahttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/news/world/bishops-speak-of-tense-calm-in-venezuelaFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:13:16 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/news/world/bishops-speak-of-tense-calm-in-venezuelaNews > WorldRebecca Paveley‘Expose Russian war crimes’ Ukrainian church leader sayshttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/news/world/expose-russian-war-crimes-ukrainian-church-leader-saysFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:13:07 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/news/world/expose-russian-war-crimes-ukrainian-church-leader-saysNews > WorldJonathan LuxmooreWorld news in briefhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/news/world/world-news-in-briefFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:12:57 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/news/world/world-news-in-briefNews > WorldChurches stand ready to help refugeeshttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/comment/opinion/churches-stand-ready-to-help-refugeesFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:12:48 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/comment/opinion/churches-stand-ready-to-help-refugeesComment > OpinionKrish KandiahA sword still pierces the soulhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/comment/opinion/a-sword-still-pierces-the-soulFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:12:39 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/comment/opinion/a-sword-still-pierces-the-soulComment > OpinionAnalysis: Churches can prevent lonelinesshttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/comment/analysis/analysis-churches-can-prevent-lonelinessFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:12:35 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/comment/analysis/analysis-churches-can-prevent-lonelinessComment > AnalysisPaul Vallely: Future of Iran hangs in the balancehttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/comment/columnists/paul-vallely-future-of-iran-hangs-in-the-balanceFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:12:29 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/comment/columnists/paul-vallely-future-of-iran-hangs-in-the-balanceComment > ColumnistsPaul VallelyAngela Tilby: Bad theology will not fix climate crisishttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/comment/columnists/angela-tilby-bad-theology-will-not-fix-climate-crisisFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:12:25 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/comment/columnists/angela-tilby-bad-theology-will-not-fix-climate-crisisComment > ColumnistsViewpoint with Andrew Brown: Renee Good’s death shows the US has changedhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/comment/columnists/viewpoint-with-andrew-brown-renee-good-s-death-shows-the-us-has-changedFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:12:22 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/comment/columnists/viewpoint-with-andrew-brown-renee-good-s-death-shows-the-us-has-changedComment > ColumnistsAndrew BrownMalcolm Guite: Poet’s Cornerhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/comment/columnists/malcolm-guite-poet-s-cornerFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:12:17 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/comment/columnists/malcolm-guite-poet-s-cornerComment > ColumnistsMalcolm GuiteLeader comment: Sudan’s hellhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/comment/leader-comment/leader-comment-sudan-s-hellFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:12:14 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/comment/leader-comment/leader-comment-sudan-s-hellComment > Leader commentLetters to the Editorhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/comment/letters-to-the-editor/letters-to-the-editorFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:12:11 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/comment/letters-to-the-editor/letters-to-the-editorComment > Letters to the editorInterview with Jeff Sharlet: United States is ‘not a fully fascist regime. . . yet’https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/features/features/interview-with-jeff-sharlet-united-states-is-not-a-fully-fascist-regime-yetFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:12:08 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/features/features/interview-with-jeff-sharlet-united-states-is-not-a-fully-fascist-regime-yetFeatures > FeaturesSusan Greenfield: Neuroscientist on a journeyhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/features/features/susan-greenfield-neuroscientist-on-a-journeyFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:12:05 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/features/features/susan-greenfield-neuroscientist-on-a-journeyFeatures > FeaturesFaith: Who do you think you are?https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/faith/faith-features/faith-who-do-you-think-you-areFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:12:01 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/faith/faith-features/faith-who-do-you-think-you-areFaith > Faith featuresIn the parish: How to build a youth choir to support missionhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/faith/in-the-parish/in-the-parish-how-to-build-a-youth-choir-to-support-missionFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:11:57 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/faith/in-the-parish/in-the-parish-how-to-build-a-youth-choir-to-support-missionFaith > In the parishFaith for Holy Placeshttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/faith/faith-for-holy-places/faith-for-holy-placesFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:11:55 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/faith/faith-for-holy-places/faith-for-holy-placesFaith > Faith for Holy PlacesBook review: An Analogy of Grace by Henry Shea SJhttps://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/books-arts/book-reviews/book-review-an-analogy-of-grace-by-henry-shea-sjFri, 16 Jan 2026 00:11:51 +0100https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/16-january/books-arts/book-reviews/book-review-an-analogy-of-grace-by-henry-shea-sjBooks & Arts > Book reviews