Jennifer Gold

Experts question swine flu drug as churches practise vigilance

The policy of using antiviral drugs for children suspected of having swine flu has been questioned by researchers.

Baptist president calls for greater unity among evangelicals

The President of the Baptist World Alliance has urged evangelicals in the UK to make more of an effort to be united.

Bishops back UK launch of orthodox Anglican fellowship

Five English bishops are set to join the launch of a new fellowship for orthodox Anglicans who say they want to stay true to Scripture and get on with the Great Commission of sharing the Gospel with the world.

Concerns grow for Iran’s religious minorities

Christian Solidarity Worldwide says it is concerned for the safety and wellbeing of non-Muslim religious minorities in Iran amid violent protests over the outcome of the recent presidential elections.

Christ calls us to be neighbours to immigrants, says WCC chief

The head of the World Council of Churches has called upon Christians to live out the core message in Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan and treat others as their neighbours.

Scottish Episcopal Church elects new Primus

The Scottish Episcopal Church has elected the Rt Rev David Chillingworth as its new Primus.

Obama seeks new beginning with Muslims

US President Barack Obama has called for a “new beginning” between Muslims and the US, as well as religious freedom for all.

Europe heads to the polling booths

The British public headed to the polling booths on Thursday on the first day of voting in the largest trans-national election in history.

Christians being ‘sidelined’, says head of Asian Christian Fellowship

The head of the Asian Christian Fellowship told MPs today that Christians in the UK are facing increasing persecution.

Catholic man beaten to death by UDA

A Catholic man in Northern Ireland has been beaten to death by a gang of men claiming to be members of the Ulster Defence Association.

Archbishops urge voters to shun BNP

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have appealed to voters not to let the MPs’ expenses scandal drive them into protest voting for the BNP.

Church of Scotland to decide fate of gay minister

The Church of Scotland’s General Assembly will today decide whether to uphold the appointment of a gay minister to an Aberdeen church.

Archbishop calls for end to ‘humiliation’ over MPs expenses

The Archbishop of Canterbury has called for an end to the “systematic humiliation” of MPs after weeks of headline grabbing revelations about excessive expenses claims.

Church leaders speak out against prejudice ahead of elections

Bishops from the West Midlands have added their voices to calls from church leaders asking people not to support extremist parties in the forthcoming European elections.

Half of Britons afraid of dying

Some 50 per cent of Britons are afraid of dying, according to the findings of a new study by faith-based think tank Theos.

New devotionals for the changes we can make today

Change the way you live one day at a time with the help of Tony Miles' humorous new book of devotionals.