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Christians on the Left throw support behind Keir Starmer for Labour leader
Christians on the Left have come out in support of Sir Keir Starmer in the Labour leadership contest.

'Do not soldier on' - coronavirus advice issued to Church of England parishes
The advice issued by the Dioceses of London and Chichester says that there is "no immediate risk" but stresses the importance of being prepared.

Head of global church-planting network removed over 'accusations of abusive leadership'
The CEO of global church-planting network Acts 29 has been removed following accusations that he resorted to bullying and control.

Church of England's parliamentary body reaffirms commitment to tackling clergy stress and burnout
The Covenant for Clergy Care and Wellbeing was proclaimed an Act of Synod by the Church of England's parliamentary body on Monday, and will now be sent out to all 42 dioceses to formally adopt.

Archbishop of Canterbury appeals for unity at the start of Synod
The Archbishop of Canterbury has told Anglicans at odds with each other over sexuality and marriage that their real enemy is the devil, not each other.

Christian Institute threatens legal action against Warwickshire council over school sex ed policy
The policy asserts that gender identity "can be best understood as being a spectrum" and "transgender children have the right to use whichever toilet or changing room they feel most comfortable using".

Iraq has become a 'land of militias', says priest
Father Nadheer Dako, leader of St Joseph's church in Baghdad, is concerned about the future for Christians in Iraq.

Religious literacy for civil servants is 'vital', says Open Doors
Foreign and Commonwealth Office minister Heather Wheeler admitted that the UK Government had not given the persecution of Christians "the attention it warranted".

Coronavirus: Methodist leader sends message of support to Chinese Churches
In her letter, the Rev Dr Barbara Glasson said that the Church was also supporting Chinese congregations in the UK.

Chris Pratt declares 'One Nation Under God' as he launches production company aimed at overcoming divisions
The Christian actor has launched a new production company that he says is to focus on content that will both entertain and help to heal divisions.

Postal worker who found toddler on highway says it was 'God-ordained'
The postal worker who found a toddler walking barefoot along a Maryland highway has given God the credit for the incredible rescue.

Iranian Christian convert granted early release from prison
Religious liberty campaigners are optimistic that others imprisoned with him with will also be freed.

Council of Europe passes resolution to stop workplace discrimination against people of faith
The Council of Europe has adopted a resolution upholding the duty of member states' to protect people of faith against discrimination in the workplace because of their beliefs.

Reaching out to young people is a challenge for many pastors - survey
Around half (51%) said that "reaching a younger audience" was a major challenge for their ministry.

Over 8,000 people sign petition defending Franklin Graham's UK tour
The launch of the petition follows the cancellation of his evangelistic events by all seven of the venues that had been booked for the tour, among them the Glasgow Hydro, ACC Liverpool and ICC Wales.

Salvation Army scales up emergency shelter provision for rough sleepers ahead of Storm Ciara
The Salvation Army is getting ready for Storm Ciara by setting up 'pop-up' shelters across the UK.