The United Methodist Judicial Council ruled that a Book of Discipline provision on transferring church property can only be used with denominations that have a General Conference-approved agreement, not as a way for congregations to leave with their buildings.

Bulawayo City Council served demolition notices on 12 churches in suburbs including Nkulumane and Emganwini over dilapidated or illegally built structures, alongside action against 47 run-down properties in the city centre.

St Mary Magdalene Church in Paddington, a Grade I listed building, began a £7.3 million project in 2017 to conserve the church and add a community annex, backed by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Westminster City Council and charities.