Are we ready to battle for the Gospel?
Evangelist Rico Tice calls on Christians to embrace the personal sacrifice of making disciples as church leaders hear of fresh opportunities to share the Gospel across Britain.
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Petition against ban on church's street preaching delivered to Colchester City Council
Officials first said the preaching was too loud before moving on to objections about the content.
Nicky Gumbel elected to Church of England parliament with a call to put evangelism first
The founder of the globally influential Alpha Course, the Rev Nicky Gumbel, has been elected to the Church of England’s General Synod.
Conversion therapy bill denounced as parliamentary scrutiny begins
A parliamentary report on the proposed bill is due in January.
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Research uncovers some of the reasons why young people go to church
Men were more likely to go for politics and women for support, but the main reason for both overall was faith.
‘Strength does not always look impressive’: living with OCD as a Christian
Thea Joshi, of the Centre for Mental Health, reflects on living with OCD as a Christian and what churches and fellow Christians can do to help those living with the condition.
Church of England receives £13m under new scheme to preserve historic churches
A Church representative said he was conscious many churches had not received the funding they seek.
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Half of Catholic churches in Glasgow to close
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The questions Britain must answer about Christian free speech
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Euthanasia cases in Belgium doubled in last five years
Euthanasia now accounts for 4% of deaths in Belgium.
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.
Christian Red Cross volunteer slain in northwest Nigeria
Gunmen ambush aid team vehicle.
Open Doors calls for prayer for Syrian Christians following renewed violence
Christian persecution charity Open Doors has appealed for prayers for believers in Syria following another armed attack on the predominantly Christian town of Al-Suqaylabiyah.
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Are we ready to battle for the Gospel?
Evangelist Rico Tice calls on Christians to embrace the personal sacrifice of making disciples as church leaders hear of fresh opportunities to share the Gospel across Britain.
‘Strength does not always look impressive’: living with OCD as a Christian
Thea Joshi, of the Centre for Mental Health, reflects on living with OCD as a Christian and what churches and fellow Christians can do to help those living with the condition.
Prayers urged ahead of pastor's abortion zone appeal
Johnston, 78, was convicted and fined after he delivered an open air service within an abortion clinic buffer zone in July 2024.
The London church that helped shape a nation: 300 years of St Martin-in-the-Fields
Few parish churches are as famous as St Martin-in-the-Fields in central London. This year, it marks its 300th anniversary. This is the story …
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.
Do we truly give thanks for harvest and the harvesters?
This year’s harvest comes at a crisis moment for British farmers.
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.
Church warden and rector lead legal challenge against Church of England's Project Spire
A legal challenge has been on the cards for some time but the names of those spearheading the action have only now been revealed.
Church of England interfaith advisers call on Christian Greens to challenge Zionism policy or reconsider membership
A group of Church of England interfaith advisers has called on Christians in the Green Party to challenge its new policy on Zionism or reconsider their membership, warning that the vote has heightened Jewish communities’ sense of vulnerability.
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.
SPUC seeks legal advice after SNP cancels conference fringe event
SPUC recently welcomed the SNP decision to drop an abortion motion from its conference.
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.
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.
Pope Leo XIV recovering after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV has undergone successful surgery to remove a "small, localised nodule" from his lung and has returned to his room at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican has confirmed.
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.
Fewer than half of Americans believe in virgin birth, study finds
This is the first time a major national survey has recorded belief in the virgin birth dropping below 50%.
Who was the Ethiopian eunuch and what can we learn from him?
When we think about the history of Christianity in Africa, we may immediately think of European missionaries who travelled to the continent to spread the gospel. Yet Africa’s connection to Christianity stretches much further back, to the earliest days of the Church itself.
Salvation Army stands up for rights of older people at UN meeting
Dementia doesn't have to mean the loss of autonomy.
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.
What’s so fascinating about Church of England vicars?
Church of England priest Pippa White has more than 32,000 followers on TikTok, her online posts have been seen by millions, and she has just published a book explaining clerical life for a non-church audience.
