Church of England Cathedrals To Be Revamped

Church of England cathedrals will be receiving up to one million pounds for maintenance and enhancements on their buildings.

It has been reported that 17 buildings will be receiving treatment on their architecture, most of which have been standing as pinnacles of England for centuries.

Organisations such as the Wolfson Foundation, the Pilgrim Trust, Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England (CFCE) and Cathedral Fabric Repair Fund donate money to 21 Church of England building with no aid of funds from the government.

Worcester Cathedral receives around 260,000 visitors a year(Image from www.worcestershiretouristguide.com)

An estimated £10 million is spent on the upkeep of Cathedrals each year. This grant is essential to magnificent buildings such as Worcester Cathedral, who will be using the fund for mandatory stonework repairs.

 

The Number of Atheists in The UK Rises, As Christians Fall

It has been revealed in figures from the 2011 Census that the number of people who identify themselves as Atheists has risen by over 6 million.

 

The number of admitted Christians in England and Wales has fallen dramatically in the past decade by 4 million. According to Religion News Service reports, the figures of self proclaiming Christians stood at 33 million last year.

 

This alarming news should concern our brothers and sisters in Christ, especially in the UK where there has been such a serious decline.