Christian beliefs increasingly unfamiliar to British public, research finds
With more and more people unclear about basic Christian teachings, Britain “is a mission field” in need of faithful Gospel witness, says Ligonier Ministries, which commissioned the survey.
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UN Special Rapporteur calls for end to 'coerced' abortion
Motherhood is not just a "private choice" but a "public good", said the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls, Reem Alsalem.
SPUC seeks legal advice after SNP cancels conference fringe event
SPUC recently welcomed the SNP decision to drop an abortion motion from its conference.
Diocese of Hereford celebrates 1,350th anniversary with visit from Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, joined celebrations for the 1,350th anniversary of the founding of the Diocese of Hereford with a visit at the weekend.
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Do we truly give thanks for harvest and the harvesters?
This year’s harvest comes at a crisis moment for British farmers.
Half of Catholic churches in Glasgow to close
The city was once famed for its Catholic heritage.
The questions Britain must answer about Christian free speech
The case of Anita Meston, the teacher sacked by a secondary school for expressing pro-life views, deepens Britain’s reputation for suppressing Christian freedom of speech.
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West Bengal Christians face wave of violence and intimidation, report warns
A new report documents 60 incidents targeting Christians in West Bengal over a four-month period.
Mission Aviation Fellowship makes Sudan a fresh ministry priority amid humanitarian crisis
The Christian aviation charity is ending its ministry in Tanzania after more than six “decades of transformation” as its humanitarian focus shifts to the Sudan crisis.
Nigeria moves to reform police amid concerns over proposed restrictions on foreign-funded organisations
Nigeria has taken a significant step towards reforming its policing system, raising hopes of improved security for communities affected by years of violence, terrorism and kidnappings.
Christians 'deeply concerned' as Pakistani accused of blasphemy has death sentence upheld
Qaiser Ayub's ordeal began in 2011.
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Christian advent calendar sales 'soar' after online storm with Meghan Markle fans
The Leprosy Mission reports that sales of its Real Advent Calendar have “soared” following an online blow-up involving Meghan Markle and a pair of Anglican priests.
Immigration fears shape views of Britishness and Christianity, report finds
Concerns about immigration and cultural change extend beyond those most attached to Britain’s Christian identity, a new report by Theos has found.
Christian teacher challenges dismissal after sharing pro-life views in class
A Christian teacher is bringing a discrimination claim against a secondary school in Sunderland, alleging that she was dismissed after answering pupils’ questions about her pro-life beliefs and other personal views in class.
Pastor convicted of breaching abortion buffer zone set for appeal
The pastor delivered a sermon that made no mention of abortion.
Christian pro-life volunteer denies five fresh charges in abortion buffer zone case
A Christian charity volunteer has pleaded not guilty to five charges of breaching an abortion clinic buffer zone in Birmingham, as her lawyers challenge whether the prosecution should proceed.
When ‘my truth’ replaces the truth
We live in changing times, where feelings about how we “identify” now hold more authority than facts.
UK Christians unite for nine days of prayer as National Week of Prayer enters third year
Christians from different denominations and traditions across the UK are coming together for nine days of collective prayer this October, as the National Week of Prayer (NWoP) returns for its third consecutive year.
Proposed SNP conversion therapy ban could 'weaken trust' within the home
Parents and pastors may be required by law to affirm only one view.
Televangelist Jim Bakker dies at 86
Jim Bakker, the controversial televangelist who once owned one of the most popular theme parks in the United States but later went to prison for his financial misconduct, has died at age 86.
SNP decision to drop extreme abortion motion welcomed
For some people, there can never be enough abortion.
Humza Yousaf says Kate Forbes alienated minorities and offended parents
Forbes has described the campaign as a moral victory.
Syrian Christian town attacked for second time by Muslim mob
A Muslim mob has once again attacked the Christian majority town of Al-Suqaylabiyah in Syria.
Christian faith seen as ‘significantly more relevant’ to young people than church, new report finds
The Christian faith is perceived as “significantly more relevant to children” and young people than the church itself, according to new research which calls on churches to rethink how they engage the next generation.
‘We don’t want to lose the Holy Spirit as well as our skills’: What AI means for the Church
Christian Today speaks to Chris Goswami, founder of the AI Christian Partnership, about why the Church needs to engage with AI now, the opportunities for ministry and evangelism, and why questions about being human are increasingly important in an AI-driven world.
Can we really think ourselves happy?
There is growing evidence that people living with neglected tropical diseases, including leprosy, experience significantly higher rates of depression and anxiety, with discrimination and social exclusion among the factors contributing to this burden.
Winnie-the-Pooh centenary marked with new Christian reflection resources for schools
Church schools are being invited to explore Christian values through the much-loved stories of Winnie-the-Pooh as part of new resources produced to mark the character’s 100th anniversary.
Christians take issue with 'one-sided' engagement over conversion therapy ban
LGBT groups have the ear of the Scottish government.
Salvation Army stands up for rights of older people at UN meeting
Dementia doesn't have to mean the loss of autonomy.
2,700 conversions recorded as Germany’s Free Evangelical Churches report renewed growth
Baptisms and conversions have risen across Germany’s Federation of Free Evangelical Churches, as new figures suggest congregational life has largely rebounded after the setbacks of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Scottish cathedral to charge non-Scottish visitors £12 entrance fee for first time
The Church of Scotland is struggling to hold on to its historic buildings.
