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Reverend Yvonne Clarke outside the Emmanuel Centre, south west London, ahead of hearing on the closure of her south London parish, All Saints Shirley, part of the Southwark Diocese. The hearing will decide if Rev Clarke, the first black woman to become a deacon in the Church of England, can keep her parish open following proposals it be dissolved and divided between the two neighbouring parishes of St George, Shirley, and St John, Shirley. Picture date: Tuesday September 7, 2021.

First black woman to become a CofE deacon loses appeal to keep parish open

Reverend Yvonne Clarke, 62, was ordained in 1987 and has served All Saints Shirley, in Southwark Diocese, for more than 20 years.

29 Sept 2021

File photo dated 24/04/2020 of the East London Mosque in Whitechapel, east London, where a pop-up Covid-19 vaccination centre has been set up. Issue date: Saturday February 6, 2021.

Muslim communities to observe Ramadan together after pandemic disruption

Mosques are preparing for Ramadan after the holy month had to be observed during last year’s Covid restrictions without the usual community prayer gatherings.

11 Apr 2021

Handout photo dated 16/01/21 issued by the office of the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby showing him receiving the first dose of the coronavirus vaccination at St Thomas' Hospital in London. The Archbishop received the vaccination due to his role as a volunteer member of the Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust chaplaincy team, offering spiritual care and support to patients, staff and visitors. Issue date: Monday January 18, 2021.

Archbishop hails ‘answer to prayer’ as he receives Covid-19 jab

Justin Welby tweeted that he received the vaccination because he is a volunteer member of the chaplaincy team at London’s St Thomas’ Hospital.

18 Jan 2021

St Paul's cathedral launches virtual book of remembrance for COVID-19 victims

Ex-nurse installed as Church of England's first ever female Bishop of London

London celebrates Diwali Festival at Trafalgar Square

Crisis talks held over fears trainee priests on Grindr

Buddhists celebrate Kathina day in London

London celebrates the day of Buddha's enlightenment

Communities across London mark Buddha's birthday

Celebrations for Buddha Day get underway in London

London celebrates Pentecost: The Church's birthday party

'Gay cure' meeting cancelled after 13,000 sign petition

London celebrates colourful Sikh festival Vaisakhi

Celebrations of Holy Week get underway in London