Jenna Lyle

Unity is a gift of God, says Ecumenical Patriarch

Unity is a gift of God that demands a “profound sense of humility and not any prideful insistence”, said the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople at the opening of an ecumenical meeting on Wednesday.

Tearfund calls churches to pray for South East Asia

Christian relief and development agency Tearfund is calling on churches to pray for the thousands of people hit by a week of natural disasters in South East Asia.

Pope speaks of ‘urgent’ need to evangelise Africa

The need to evangelise Africa is “urgent”, said Pope Benedict XVI at the opening of a three-week synod on the spiritual and practical future of the continent today.

World Council of Churches sees honesty as basis for interfaith encounters

Honesty is the basis upon which people of different faiths can have meaningful encounters, say the current and incoming general secretaries of the World Council of Churches.

Billy Graham ministry launches Rapid Response Teams in the UK

The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association hopes to boost churches and offer support in times of crisis with the launch of its Rapid Response Teams in the UK.

British Methodists laud Fiji Church in face of government pressure

British Methodists have commended the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma for continuing to seek dialogue with the country’s military government in the face of repression.

Christian nurse files for discrimination over cross necklace request

A Christian nurse facing disciplinary action for refusing to remove her cross necklace at work has filed for discrimination.

Christians urged to mentor consumerist generation of believers

Christians growing up in the consumerist generation need help to maintain their faith and live for Jesus as they transition to adulthood, said evangelical leaders at a recent symposium.

Christian hotel owners in legal battle after complaint by Muslim guest

The Christian owners of a hotel in Liverpool face a £5,000 fine and criminal record after a Muslim guest complained she had been insulted.

Nurse faces disciplinary action for wearing crucifix

A Christian nurse in Exeter is facing disciplinary action by the NHS hospital where she works for refusing to remove a crucifix necklace.

EU’s equality plans will 'silence' Christians, warns legal group

A Christian legal group is warning that the EU’s proposed Equal Treatment Directive will "silence" Christians and undermine their ability to profess their faith.

Archbishop sees little repentance for financial crisis

The Archbishop of Canterbury has expressed his disappointment at the lack of repentance among bankers for their part in the financial crisis.

Call to lapsed Christians hits the airwaves

Churches are to call former churchgoers back to church this year with a rap-style invitation to go out via the radio.

Bishop warns of moral crisis at farewell service

The Bishop of Rochester warned of the moral crisis facing Britain at his farewell service on Saturday.

Christian Aid chides EC over climate change fund for poor countries

The European Commission's proposed funds to help poor countries deal financially with climate change show a "serious lack of ambition", says Christian Aid.

Christian councillor calls for action against ‘mega-mosque’ group

A Christian councillor is calling on an east London council to take action against the Islamic group planning to build a ‘mega-mosque’ close to the site of the 2012 Olympics.