Jenna Lyle

Christians urged to pray and act against Coroners and Justice Bill

Christian Concern for our Nation is urging Christians to pray and act against a Bill passing through Parliament that could lead to the legalisation of assisted suicide and the removal of a free speech protection clause in relation to sexual orientation.

Blair launches global faith programme

The Tony Blair Faith Foundation has launched a new global education programme to help young people better understand the world’s major religions.

Make being good attractive, says bishop

The Bishop of Stafford has challenged Christians to help put an end to the cultural norm that says being bad is cool, while being good is boring.

Europe at ‘tipping point’, says 24-7 Prayer founder

24-7 Prayer is mobilising Christians to pray for Europe in the wake of the scandals hitting the financial and political sectors.

Churches and politicians lament BNP gains

The Methodist, Baptist and United Reformed Churches have expressed their “disappointment and concern” over gains made by the BNP in the European Parliament elections last week.

Local churches optimistic of growth

A new poll for The Baptist Times indicates that most Christians in the UK are confident of an increase in the number of people attending their own churches over the next 20 years.

Pray and act now for the environment, says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury has issued an appeal to churches to pray and act for the environment ahead of key UN talks on climate change later this year.

Make the cross count in elections, says CARE

Christians are being urged to go to the polling booths on Thursday to register their votes in the local and European elections.

Cash-strapped Brits turning to charity shops

Brits left cash-strapped by the recession are turning to charity outlets in a bid to make their budgets stretch further, a new survey has revealed.

Palau to bring message of hope to Rwanda 15 years after genocide

Evangelist Andrew Palau is getting ready to bring his message of hope and Good News to the people of Rwanda 15 years after the 1994 genocide killed an estimated one million people in 100 days.

Global Call to Prayer for at risk children

Viva is inviting the global Christian community to take part in its World Weekend of Prayer for children at risk from June 6 to 7.

Anger over Government’s gay employment legislation

Christians have hit out at new Government legislation that will force churches to employ homosexuals in certain positions.

Church leaders welcome new online poll on DNA database

Black church and community leaders have come out in support of a new online opinion poll launched by campaign group Black Mental Health to gauge public opinion on Government plans to retain the DNA of innocent citizens.

Vatican to reach faithful with Facebook

The Vatican is to link one of its websites to social network Facebook as part of a drive to harness internet technology in reaching the world’s one billion Catholics.

Most people find swearing on TV offensive, claims media watchdog

A new poll published by Mediawatch-UK has found that most people find swearing on TV offensive.

Aid agencies step in as Sri Lankans look to rebuilding lives

After 25 years of civil war, aid agencies are stepping in with aid, education and spiritual support to help Sri Lankans rebuild their lives.