Church of England faces ‘financial disaster’ without radical cuts, academics warn
A new report argues that dioceses have been strengthened at the expense of ordinary parishes.
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Christians welcome NHS changing room policy reversal after nurses' legal victory
The Christian Legal Centre has welcomed a decision by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust to change its staff changing-room policy following a three-year legal battle with female nurses.
Calls for shift away from Western-led mission towards greater global leadership
“Mission today comes from everywhere and goes to everywhere,” says Andy Roberts, head of Church Mission Society.
Yemen is key funding hub for Islamic State attacks on Christians - report
The report warns that Christians are seen as a particular target by the Islamic State.
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‘The UK is a mission field’ - churches encouraged to embrace cross-cultural mission on their doorstep
Churches are being encouraged to embrace cross-cultural mission on their own doorstep by building relationships with people of different backgrounds and generations who may have little or no contact with Christianity.
Three arrests after deadly Jordan church attack
Jordan has made three arrests following a deadly shooting at a church during a funeral.
Southwell Minster faces closure amid £20m funding crisis
Southwell Minster is seeking urgent financial support to keep its doors open after decades of underinvestment that has left it needing around £20m to safeguard its historic building and grounds.
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Three arrests after deadly Jordan church attack
Jordan has made three arrests following a deadly shooting at a church during a funeral.
Fresh violence in Manipur leaves four dead as security is tightened
Security forces have stepped up operations in affected areas amid fears of further unrest.
Afghanistan's first dedicated Christian TV channel launches despite Taliban restrictions
Mozhda TV, which its founders describe as the first Afghan Christian television channel, began broadcasting Saturday, Oct. 24, as church leaders, mission partners and Afghan believers gathered to mark its launch.
Polish Parliament votes to liberalise abortion laws
Polish abortion laws would remain among the toughest in Europe, but a direction of travel could be established.
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Church of England faces ‘financial disaster’ without radical cuts, academics warn
A new report argues that dioceses have been strengthened at the expense of ordinary parishes.
‘The UK is a mission field’ - churches encouraged to embrace cross-cultural mission on their doorstep
Churches are being encouraged to embrace cross-cultural mission on their own doorstep by building relationships with people of different backgrounds and generations who may have little or no contact with Christianity.
Hillsong’s Joel Houston opens up about season of 'soul-searching' after difficult few years
The Hillsong United frontman revealed that he even spent two to three years largely away from church.
The Conversion Practices Bill is weaponised vagueness
Laws to ban so-called 'conversion therapy' are a tool to enforce submission to LGBTQ+ ideology and nothing more.
Canada turns abandoned historic church into tourism hub
Worship is not on the menu, it seems.
Isle of Man assisted suicide bill receives Royal Assent
Although approved, assisted suicides will not be happening on the Isle of Man any time soon.
'Heinous' attack by Israeli settlers on Christian village denounced
Arrests have been made.
Wells Cathedral declared Britain's most beautiful building
Time Out magazine rated the cathedral Britain's most beautiful building.
Christian groups say proposed conversion therapy ban amounts to censorship
Simon Calvert, Deputy Director of The Christian Institute, said the proposed bill was “one of the most troubling attempts at of censorship we’ve seen”.
Research suggests married mothers are happier
New research has suggested that married mothers report significantly higher levels of happiness than those who are single or unmarried.
Bishop urges churches to embrace growing interest in Christianity
The Bishop of Blackburn has called on churches across Lancashire to prepare for a renewed interest in Christianity, saying there are encouraging signs of a “rebirth” among young people and families exploring faith.
Anti-Christian harassment continues to rise in Jerusalem
Many perpetrators believe their actions are justified under Judaic law.
Christian widows in Nigeria hold fast to faith as they rebuild lives after violence
Hundreds of Christian widows in Nigeria’s Plateau State are putting their lives back together after losing husbands, homes and livelihoods to violence.
US Episcopal Church membership falls below 1.5 million as decades-long decline continues
The US Episcopal Church has reported a further decline in membership and worship attendance, with new data it has fallen below 1.5 million members despite signs of post-pandemic stabilisation.
Christian group calls for ban on pimping websites
Naughty ads in phone boxes have largely been superseded by online facilitation but the risks to the women involved remain the same.
Pro-life groups look at Australia's assisted suicide experience with concern
A report suggests that a nine-day waiting period is often bypassed.
Priest dies after cross falls on him during livestreamed Mass
A priest in Guayaquil, Ecuador, has died after a crucifix fell on him during an evening Mass on Saturday.
Churches must do more to equip Christians for evangelism, says J John
Churches need to devote more time and resources to evangelism and do more to equip their members to share their faith with non-Christians, evangelist Canon J John has said.
Christian group calls for ban on pimping websites
Naughty ads in phone boxes have largely been superseded by online facilitation but the risks to the women involved remain the same.
Report shows the benefits of affordable food clubs
Affordable food clubs provide more than just food.
