Wycliffe celebrates ‘remarkable moment’ as Bible translation advances at rapid pace
“The day is getting closer when everyone has access to God’s word in their own language, thanks to the amazing momentum in the work of Bible translation that has continued in the past 12 months,” Wycliffe Bible Translators has said.
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Christian leaders issue ‘sober and urgent call’ for Western Church to prepare for disruption
Christian leaders Steve and Esther Uppal said the Western Church was “sleepwalking, busy with activity, but not paying attention to the times that we’re in”.
Indian churches fearing anti-conversion laws tell non-Christians: enter at your own risk
Churches in Dhamtari, a town in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, have put up notices warning non-Christians that they enter at their own risk, weeks after a law against religious conversion came into force in the state.
Church in Wales pauses plans to allow gay marriage
The Church in Wales has pulled back from plans to allow homosexual weddings to take place in churches.
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World Evangelical Alliance celebrates 180th anniversary
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has held an online celebration to mark its 180th anniversary. Hundreds of people from more than 22 countries attended, and the event was rebroadcast to accommodate different time zones.
Active faith linked to happier marriages and lower divorce rates, study finds
People who regularly attend church are more likely to report happy marriages, according to a new report examining the relationship between faith and family life.
Open letter urges Northern Ireland to reject conversion therapy ban
Conversion only seems to be a problem if it goes in one direction.
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Edinburgh University ends divinity programmes as theology faces a changing future
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More than one in four US Protestant churchgoers believe some biblical truths become outdated
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Catholicism in France has 'collapsed'
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Christian leaders issue ‘sober and urgent call’ for Western Church to prepare for disruption
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Australia's anti-therapy laws harm the most vulnerable - Britain should not copy them
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Religious freedom in Morocco is ‘substantively limited’, report warns
A new report has questioned Morocco’s claims to religious tolerance, arguing that laws relating to Ramadan observance, burial and conversion continue to limit freedom of religion despite constitutional protections.
Indian churches fearing anti-conversion laws tell non-Christians: enter at your own risk
Churches in Dhamtari, a town in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, have put up notices warning non-Christians that they enter at their own risk, weeks after a law against religious conversion came into force in the state.
Pope urges Church to find its voice in secular France
France was previously known as the "first daughter" of the Catholic Church.
Australians report regular feelings of awe and gratitude in spirituality survey
Previous surveys have indicated a mismatch between churches and believers on care for the environment.
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Christian leaders issue ‘sober and urgent call’ for Western Church to prepare for disruption
Christian leaders Steve and Esther Uppal said the Western Church was “sleepwalking, busy with activity, but not paying attention to the times that we’re in”.
Why we sing: Music, spirituality and the search for meaning
A conference at the University of Birmingham explored how singing can express faith, build community and help people find meaning.
Christian social worker returns to Court of Appeal in dispute over withdrawn job offer
A Christian social worker who lost out on a job after his prospective employer found reports of his views on marriage and sexuality online has returned to the Court of Appeal.
Plans afoot for new pro-life group at the UN
Organisers specifically said they wanted to counter organised LGBT influence at the UN level.
Australia's anti-therapy laws harm the most vulnerable - Britain should not copy them
As a former gay activist, I can assure you that the content of the draft bill to ban so-called conversion therapy demonstrates categorically that the UK Government has only listened to one side of the story.
Why the Archbishop of Canterbury’s award controversy matters
The Archbishop’s award controversy exposes a political risk for the Church.
Cost of living crisis is ‘busting family budgets and increasing social isolation for children’ - report
Rising living costs are forcing many UK parents to reduce activities for their children and, in some cases, use child benefits to cover household essentials, according to new research from Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG).
Songs of Praise celebrates 65 years with special anniversary episode - and finds a new generation online
The BBC’s long-running religious programme ‘Songs of Praise’ is marking its 65th anniversary with a special episode celebrating its history and changing place in British broadcasting.
First segments of Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer near Birmingham completed
A 20-year vision is finally becoming concrete.
Study suggests strong correlation between gender transitioning and psychiatric treatment
Are psychological problems the cause or result of transitioning?
11,000 turn up for Wild! at Winchester Cathedral
The event highlighted care for the natural world.
New pilgrimage route follows in the footsteps of the Manx Bible translators
A new pilgrimage route has been launched on the Isle of Man, following in the footsteps of the men who translated the Bible into Manx.
Saint John of God Hospitaller Services changes name to 'The Do Good Charity'
The charity said the name change does not represent an abandoning of its religious roots.
Christians call for more action to promote peace in Sudan
Sudan has been in a state of civil war for most of its post-independence history.
Survey finds Gen Z most likely to identify as religious
Generation Z adults are more likely than older Americans to describe themselves as “religious,” even as many also engage in practices at odds with Christian teaching, according to a new survey.
Edinburgh University ends divinity programmes as theology faces a changing future
It marks a significant change for an institution whose history has been closely intertwined with theological education for centuries.
Catholicism in France has 'collapsed'
A new report on Catholicism in France comes days ahead of Pope Leo XIV's visit.
Christian nurse Jennifer Melle supports Sandie Peggie in latest tribunal
Jennifer Melle was vindicated in her own case and is now supporting Scottish nurse Sandie Peggie.
Cautious welcome as 15 men sentenced over Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombings
Christian groups welcomed the convictions but say questions remain about who was involved.
What autumn teaches us about the way of the cross
Hidden within this changing season is a truth that echoes something Jesus once said about His own death and about the life to which He calls those who follow Him.
