The Church Times, founded in 1863, is known for informed and independent reporting of church and world news in print, online, and on its app. Each issue includes lively opinion and detailed analysis on current affairs, wide-ranging features and interviews, insightful faith content, Bible commentary, cartoons, books and arts reviews, and more.

Its offices are based in London. The printed paper is published in the UK on Fridays.

The Church Times was a family concern until 1989, when ownership passed to Hymns Ancient & Modern, a Christian charitable trust. It has always been independent of the Church of England hierarchy.

The Church Times is available to read in print, online, and on the iOS/Android app. It has a broad readership of both laity and clergy across the traditions, and a print circulation of around 15,000 copies. Its website attracts about two million unique users a year.

Content includes daily national and international news stories and analysis on church, religious, and current affairs; cartoons, comment, and opinion from a broad range of voices across contexts and traditions; faith features, resources, how-to guides, and weekly reflections on the lectionary readings; film, books, and arts reviews from a faith perspective; and obituaries, retirements, and appointments.

The regular Church Times podcast includes news analysis, author interviews, and insights on theology, ministry, and mission.

The paper is also known for its comprehensive collation of the latest church and charity jobs.

Sarah Meyrick was appointed Editor in September 2024, succeeding Paul Handley, editor since 1995. In January 2025, the Church Times was redesigned under her headship, returning news to the front page and introducing new faith content, an expanded comment section, a monthly theology series, and podcast reviews.