Michael Trimmer
Kidnapped Syrian nuns released
Thirteen nuns abducted by Syrian opposition forces returned home early this morning
Feminism in a male-dominated Church
Women in church are expected to make the teas and coffees, and run the crèche, but they could do so much more, believes Christian feminist Natalie Collins
Venezuela: A prayer revival in the midst of chaos
While the Venezuelan Government doesn't want to admit there is a problem, one Christian worker watching the events on the ground can see it clearly for themselves.
Why should Scottish Christians be pro-independence?
David Thompson MSP believes independence would put the Scottish Church in a stronger position to influence the nation
High Court judge wants more evidence from Boris Johnson over ex-gay bus ad ban
The High Court decided yesterday that the Mayor of London and Transport For London must disclose more information to the authorities in the case of their banning of advertisements highlighting the ex-gay community.
'The Bible is the best missionary' - lessons from Christianity in the Caucasus
The rich religious diversity of the Caucasus down through the centuries shows that different faiths can indeed thrive alongside each other
Two perspectives on Michele Guinness's new book Archbishop
Claire Musters and Michael Trimmer give their verdict on Archbishop - and their conclusions are quite different!
First World War shows us there are no easy human or Christian answers to life
Canon Alan Wilkinson spoke at an event promoting the new edition of his great work on "The Church of England and the First World War".
Coptic Christians killed 'execution style' in Libya
Seven Coptic Christians were found executed on a beach in Libya earlier this week. Coptic advocacy groups blame the Lybian and Egyptian authorities for not doing enough to keep them safe.
Chaos in Caracas - One church worker's story
While the focus has been on Ukraine in recent weeks, protests have also flared up in Caracas. Church worker Clarence Welds describes the situation in the Venezuelan capital
Study reveals changing attitudes to same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland
Data from the NI Life and Times survey suggests a softening of attitudes towards gay marriage
The cost of a Christian's safety in Syria: 17 grams of gold
Christians in one rebel controlled city in Syria will reportedly have to pay a tax of 17 grams of gold or face the consequences.
Arizona Governor vetoes bill allowing businesses to refuse services on religious grounds
A bill in Arizona that would have permitted businesses run by religious people to refuse service to gay customers has been vetoed by the state's governor.
The mental health legacy of the Troubles in Northern Ireland
The days of extreme violence may be over but churches are dealing with an "internalised" violence manifesting itself in high levels of suicide, alcoholism and substance abuse
Calls for UK to work with Ukrainian church
Bishop Stephen Platten sees important role for churches in building reconciliation in Ukraine
Teen pregnancy rate on the decline
Pregnancies among those under 18 continue to decline, according to new numbers from the office for national statistics.