Jennifer Gold

Anglican leaders tell churches to heed moratorium

Churches in the Anglican Communion have been told to heed a moratorium on the consecration of gay bishops and blessings for same-sex unions.

Anglican Covenant to provide framework for fellowship

Anglican Primates gathered in Alexandria, Egypt, are reportedly softening their approach to a Covenant aimed at unifying the worldwide Anglican Communion.

'Excessive individualism' among adults threatening children's wellbeing

A landmark report out today from The Children’s Society has claimed that the aggressive pursuit of personal success by adults is now the “greatest threat” to the nation’s children.

Churches pray for Zimbabwe

Churches around the world are responding to the call of the All African Conference of Churches for a day of prayer and fasting for Zimbabwe.

Ambitions for church unity ‘unrealistic’, say leaders

Christians across the UK may be praying to be one this week, but church unity remains an unlikely prospect, say the leaders of the UK’s main denominations.

Obama’s inauguration is ‘transformative’ moment in history

The inauguration of Barack Obama as America’s first black president is a ‘transformative’ moment in history that will have huge significance for the rest of the world, say church leaders.

Obama calls on America to unite and serve

The excitement over the inauguration of America's first black president may be reaching fever pitch, but Barack Obama knows that his first day at the White House is going to be no easy task.

US: Churches remember King, hail Obama

Black churches in the US draw parallels between Martin Luther King's dream of a racially just America and the inauguration on Tuesday of the country's first black president.

Archbishop laments ‘incomprehensible’ suffering in Gaza conflict

The Archbishop of York has told of his profound sorrow over the suffering being experienced on both sides of the conflict in Gaza.

Bear each other’s burdens, says Lutheran head

The world may want to go it alone, but the church needs to bear the burdens of others, says the General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation.

Bishop stresses need for prayer in YouTube message

A church leader’s first duty is to pray for their congregations and teach them about the inner life of prayer, says the Bishop of Lichfield.

Christian counsellor was ‘wrongfully dismissed’

An employment tribunal has upheld the claim of a Christian relationship counsellor that he was wrongfully dismissed after expressing concerns over counselling same-sex couples.

New Evangelical Alliance leader brings fresh hope

The new General Director of the Evangelical Alliance has spoken of the “wonderful opportunities” for spreading the Gospel in the UK.

Church issues prayers to support redundant workers

Amid the round of redundancies and store closures, the Church of England has published prayers to comfort people affected by redundancy.

Pope calls for sobriety, solidarity and change in 2009

Pope Benedict XVI has called for “sobriety and solidarity” and major changes to the global financial system.

Jerusalem bishop ‘grieved’ by Gaza crisis

The Anglican Bishop in Jerusalem says he is "stunned", "saddened", and "grieved" by the military conflict between Israel and Hamas.