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A radical proposal before General Synod next month: to transfer £2.6 billion from the Church Commissioners to diocesan stipend funds, to fund parish ministry. It's been passed in seven dioceses
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
Church Commissioners asked to transfer billions of assets to fund clergy stipends
A £2.6-BILLION transfer of assets from the Church Commissioners to diocesan stipend funds, to be use...
www.churchtimes.co.uk
January 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I have a long read this week, looking back at Justin Welby's time as Archbishop of Canterbury. Quite hard to summarise an eventful 12 years. I'm sure others would have different emphases or readings
www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/202...
Justin Welby: his time as Archbishop of Canterbury
Madeleine Davies looks back over the Welby years
www.churchtimes.co.uk
January 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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⛪ The Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme has ensured the restoration of thousands of church buildings across the country, preserving spiritual spaces & our cultural heritage.

📣 My question to the House today: Given the scheme's vital importance, can the Govt confirm its future?
January 9, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Really interesting insights into the conservative Christian women who voted for Donald Trump
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
What people get wrong about Christian women who voted for Trump
He said, “I want to protect the women.” They believe him.
www.motherjones.com
January 9, 2025 at 9:12 PM
I thought this was a more nuanced, interesting piece than the headline suggested unherd.com/2025/01/just...
How Justin Welby hollowed out the Church
unherd.com
January 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM