Belfast churches 'heartbroken' over unrest
Belfast churches are praying for their city and the nation after another night of unrest following a brutal knife attack.
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Charity Commission opens case into Essex church
Stephen Clayden has rejected any claims that his church is bigoted.
Four sentenced to death over terror attack on Nigerian church
Over 40 people died in the attack during a Pentecost Sunday service in 2022.
Welsh reverend speaks of culture of fear over LGBT issues
Many people have already left the Church in Wales over its stance on same-sex relationships, an evangelical leader has said.
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Pride and the Gospel: the way of self or the way of Christ?
As Christians, our understanding of pride is shaped not primarily by culture, but by Scripture.
Praying for the World Cup
Let's pray that in a world of conflict and division the World Cup may bring joy to many this summer.
Making cohabitation equal with marriage is 'unfair', Christians argue
The government says its plans will "protect women and meet the needs of modern relationships".
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Christians call for action against global hunger crisis
The Strait of Hormuz was also a passage for large quantities of agricultural fertiliser.
Churches do their part to halt spread of Ebola
When water is limited, washing one's hands becomes a sacrifice.
Report warns religious freedom protections in Mexico exist largely ‘on paper’
A new report says that in Mexico, legal safeguards often exist only in theory and that serious violations are continuing across several regions of the country.
Parliamentary group highlights plight of Christian YouTuber detained in Egypt
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Belfast churches 'heartbroken' over unrest
Belfast churches are praying for their city and the nation after another night of unrest following a brutal knife attack.
Reddit users declare small Welsh church best place in the world
Users voted to eliminate one half of a map until only one location remained.
Diary of a CEO’s Steven Bartlett and John Lennox discuss AI, faith and the search for meaning
The Oxford professor shared fears of a “colossal power grab” as AI continues to evolve.
Is there a two-tier Britain?
When we abandon God and his Word – and base justice on identitarian politics - we end up with the madness we are seeing in the UK today.
Christian police officer reaches settlement over diversity training discrimination claim
North Yorkshire Police have reached a confidential settlement with a former police community support officer (PCSO) who claimed he was discriminated against and forced out after raising questions about Islam during mandatory diversity training.
Male silence has helped shape UK abortion culture
“Men and abortion is an area that is even more silenced than many of the other areas connected with women and abortion, which are silenced," says bioethicist Dr Anthony McCarthy.
Parents play decisive role in passing faith to the next generation, study finds
Parents who actively practise and discuss their faith at home are significantly more likely to see their children remain committed Christians into adulthood, according to a major new study.
A Christian response to the crisis facing young people
The Church has a wonderful message of hope to share with young people increasingly feeling a sense of nihilism and hopelessness at the state of the world, writes Tim Farron.
Church of England more than doubles conservation grants
The significant rise in funding was attributed partly to support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Archbishop of Canterbury highlights benefits and risks of AI
Archbishop Sarah Mullally joined the Pope in raising concerns about AI.
Biblical models and the creation of King Arthur
It is a frequent feature of Christian history that believers seek to understand their contemporary world by drawing parallels with biblical history. This can lead to some very ‘creative’ (and selective) interactions with the Bible; usually with Old Testament events. One remarkable example led to the creation of the figure of (King) Arthur.
Reform council introduces Lord's Prayer to meetings
Rainbow flags are out, the Lord's Prayer is in.
Bethel Church distances itself from Todd Bentley and Mike Bickle
Bethel Church has announced a sweeping review of its leadership culture, saying that some areas require "attention and reform".
Tributes paid to Operation Mobilisation co-founder Dale Rhoton
Tributes have been paid to Dale Rhoton, one of the co-founders of international mission organisation Operation Mobilisation (OM), after his death at the age of 88.
Doctors should work for good of the patient, not facilitate suicide, says Christian Medical Fellowship
Suicide is always a tragedy that should be resisted, the CMF suggested.
Historic Lancashire church secures £250,000 National Lottery grant for major roof repairs
A historic Lancashire church has secured £250,000 in funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to carry out urgent repairs that will safeguard one of Oswaldtwistle's oldest buildings.