US carries out strikes on Islamic State in Nigeria over violence against Christians
The US military has conducted airstrikes against Islamic State (IS) militants in Nigeria over the violent "targeting" of Christians.
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2 Timothy 3:16 is Logos' Bible verse of the year, Matthew was the most studied book
One of the most-studied Bible verses of the year is from 2 Timothy in the New Testament, according to an analysis of millions of Bible study sessions that tracked how believers worldwide are engaging with Scripture.
Organisers of Christmas evangelistic campaign thrilled with impact
Organisers of this year's Shine Your Light Christmas evangelistic outreach have been "overwhelmed" by the response from local churches.
Gay Archbishop of Wales says some people have left Church over her appointment
The first openly gay Archbishop of Wales says her appointment has caused some people to leave the Church in Wales.
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Who was St Stephen and why is he remembered on December 26?
The carol says, “Good King Wenceslas last looked out on the Feast of Stephen.” In many countries, December 26, also known as Boxing Day, is better known as St Stephen’s Day. Stephen was the first Christian martyr. This is the story …
Over £900,000 awarded to help UK churches stay open amid growing funding pressures
Hundreds of churches across the UK are receiving vital financial support to remain open and safe, as rising repair costs and shrinking funding streams place historic buildings under increasing strain.
How to make the most of the quiet period between Christmas and New Year
Make the most of these last days of the year to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with God.
Ghana’s Komba people receive complete Bible after 16 years of translation work
Ghana's Komba people received their complete Bible after 16 years of dedicated translation work.
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Report highlights injustices experienced by Christians in the Holy Land
Jerusalem Church leaders have released a report detailing the struggles and challenges currently faced be Christians living in the Holy Land.
Abducted students and teachers in Nigeria released before Christmas
A rare piece of good news from Nigeria, just days before Christmas, is that all remaining students and teachers abducted by militants from St Mary’s Catholic School in Niger state last month have been released.
Pope calls for Christmas truce in Ukraine and Gaza
Pope Leo XIV has called for a Christmas Day truce in ongoing conflicts around the world, and spoken out against the passage of an assisted suicide law in his home state of Illinois.
Ghana’s Komba people receive complete Bible after 16 years of translation work
Ghana's Komba people received their complete Bible after 16 years of dedicated translation work.
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How to make the most of the quiet period between Christmas and New Year
Make the most of these last days of the year to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with God.
US carries out strikes on Islamic State in Nigeria over violence against Christians
The US military has conducted airstrikes against Islamic State (IS) militants in Nigeria over the violent "targeting" of Christians.
Who was St Stephen and why is he remembered on December 26?
The carol says, “Good King Wenceslas last looked out on the Feast of Stephen.” In many countries, December 26, also known as Boxing Day, is better known as St Stephen’s Day. Stephen was the first Christian martyr. This is the story …
2 Timothy 3:16 is Logos' Bible verse of the year, Matthew was the most studied book
One of the most-studied Bible verses of the year is from 2 Timothy in the New Testament, according to an analysis of millions of Bible study sessions that tracked how believers worldwide are engaging with Scripture.
Reach out to others, says Salvation Army, as 1.8 million Brits set to spend Christmas Day alone
People are being urged to reach out after polling suggested 1.8 million UK adults will spend Christmas Day alone, even though they do not want to.
Another Christmas in hardship for Gaza church
For Christians sheltering in the Holy Family parish in Gaza, there will be few comforts this Christmas.
National Lottery Heritage Fund awards £7.3m to historic churches
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded more than £7.3 million to help maintain four historic churches.
What we don’t know about Christmas
Every Christmas people are bombarded with images of the Nativity in Christmas cards, the lyrics of songs and Nativity plays. Yet many of the images embedded in our minds are pure tradition. In fact, there is a lot that we do not know. This is the story …
Ukrainian Christians seek God in their fourth war-torn Christmas
One Catholic priest ministering to the small town of Bila Tserkva has spoken of the realities of living in a state of war.
Five cherished Christmas carols and the stories behind them
Each carol has its own interesting story that adds to the joy of singing them.
Jerusalem church leaders seek prayers for Holy Land this Christmas as Bethlehem festivities return
Jerusalem Church leaders have issued a Christmas message speaking of their continued hope for peace amid ongoing conflict and hardship across the Holy Land.
7 symbolic details we often miss about Jesus’ birth
Layered beneath the familiar narrative are cultural, historical, and theological details that reveal just how intentional God was in sending His Son into the world.
The first Christmas song to be sung in churches
Every Christmas, people sing the song “While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night”. Unlike many other songs and carols that include elements of non-biblical tradition and myth, this song is pure Scripture. It was the first Christmas song authorised to be sung in the Church of England. This is the story …
The story of the Christmas Truce of 1914
On Christmas Eve in 1914, many men were in the trenches fighting the war, but the spirit of Christmas halted the conflict for a brief period. This is the story …
Muslims block Christians from celebrating Christmas in Indonesia
The Muslims held back and pushed members of the church as they struggled to make their way to prayer post for Christmas services.
Salvation Army volunteer steps down after 40 years of hosting Christmas Day meals
A longstanding community tradition in Braintree will enter a new chapter this Christmas as David Mann, a 79-year-old Salvation Army member, retires from leading the Christmas Day meal he founded more than four decades ago.
Jerusalem church leaders seek prayers for Holy Land this Christmas as Bethlehem festivities return
Jerusalem Church leaders have issued a Christmas message speaking of their continued hope for peace amid ongoing conflict and hardship across the Holy Land.
Have you lost the wonder of Christmas?
For you who have been followers of Jesus Christ for a long time, maybe the pain and suffering of this world and the darkness you have had to live through this past year has gotten you down to the point of complete and utter discouragement. But all is not lost.
New Islamophobia definition still a threat to freedom, says Christian Concern
Concerns have been raised that a proposed new definition of “Islamophobia” could encompass even simple statements of fact about Islamic practice.
William Tyndale and the 500th anniversary of the Christmas story in English
This Christmas is the 500th anniversary of when ordinary men and women could first hear the Christmas story being read from print in plain English. This is the story …