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John Martin

John Kingsley Martin is a journalist based in London.

CofE Chooses First Black Female Bishop

This helps, but the Church of England still has "a lot of work to do" on the diversity front, said Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby.

The Essential Role of Youth Ministry

Research found that local church youth and children’s ministries were the most influential activities for coming to faith.

Bishop Urges Use of Church Land for Homeless

Needy people could enjoy the therapeutic benefits of gardening.

Abp. Welby Addresses ‘Lose-Lose’ Situation

The Archbishop of Canterbury has commented for the first time about his decision not to invite same-spouses to the 2020 Lambeth Conference.

Safeguarding Report Promotes Hotline

Church of England parishes are encouraged to promote a safeguarding hotline number because abuse by priests is so widespread.

U. of Kent Uneasy about Lambeth Policy

Administrators and students at the University of Kent have criticized the Archbishop of Canterbury’s decision not to invite same-sex spouses to the Lambeth Conference in 2020.

Calls to Exclude Graham

Muslim leaders and three members of Parliament are calling on the government not to allow evangelist Franklin Graham to enter the U.K.

Church Takes Contactless Payments

After trials in 40 parishes during the summer of 2017, the Church of England is rolling out portable card readers.

Meghan Markle, Anglican

Meghan Markle, soon to marry into the British Royal Family, was baptised and confirmed last week by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

REACH Speeds Past GAFCON

A South African church is behind an irregular consecration of an assistant curate as a bishop in England.