Clarified that parishes are not required to make payments to the national Church institutions and highlighted the financial contribution made by parishes to support clergy stipends, pensions, and housing. She also mentioned the Church's support for parishes in low-income communities with over £133 million of investment.

Highlighted the importance of churches in his constituency and raised concerns about the financial viability of churches, particularly when reserves are exhausted. Asked for an assessment of the number of parishes in a similar situation and the support available.

Asked about the level of persecution of Christians overseas and the Church's response to such persecution.

Ordered Members to stand up when asking questions and reminded the House that this is the first day of term.

Expressed concern about persecution of Christians globally and detailed the Church's engagement with the UN and other international bodies. Mentioned specific cases in Nigeria and outlined the Church's efforts to provide support and solidarity.

Inquired about the steps the Church of England is taking to support the Lighthouse summer holiday programme.

Acknowledged the role of churches in providing holiday clubs and activities for children, often in partnership with organisations such as Lighthouse. Highlighted the Church's commitment to funding community projects through financial grants.

Asked about the Church's steps to work with local authorities to support family hubs and community cohesion.

Discussed the Church's support for family hubs and its commitment to supporting young people through the Growing Younger priority with a £1 billion investment over nine years. Offered to connect the hon. Member with Church officials for further information.

Inquired about funding and support for St John's church in Dodworth, a grade 2 listed building, to ensure its long-term future in serving the community.

Commended the hon. Member for her efforts to save St John’s church and offered to write to her with details about funding opportunities and ways to seek local support.

Asked about the steps the Church of England is taking to tackle Christian nationalism.

Acknowledged the concerns about Christian nationalism and described the Church's efforts to provide theological, practical, and pastoral resources to counter the ideology.

My hon. Friend is spot on. He raises a really important issue, and I completely share his concerns about the misuse of Christian ideology. Church representatives are discussing and sharing their experiences of Christian nationalism with partners and churches across the nations of the United Kingdom, including the Church of Scotland. We all know that, throughout the Bible, we are called to learn to do right, seek justice, defend the oppressed, take up the cause of the fatherless and plead the case of the widow. When we think about and reflect on the Bible, we see that the greatest commandment of all is to love the Lord our God with all our hearts, but also to love our neighbour as ourselves. The people mentioned by my hon. Friend are neither patriots nor Christians, and they display little or no understanding of the faith that they profess to support.