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Church Army commissions seven new evangelists
Seven new evangelists have been commissioned by Church Army to share the Gospel across the UK and Ireland.

Appeals for unity, prayer and peace after Trump rally shooting
US President Joe Biden has led calls for a reset in political rhetoric in the US after Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt on Saturday.

Prayers and appeals for peace after Trump assassination attempt
Prayers are being said after an attempt on the life of Donald Trump at a rally on Saturday that left the former US president injured and a spectator dead.

'Overseers' appointed for evangelical congregations at odds with CofE same-sex blessings
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has appointed a group of 'overseers' to provide informal alternative spiritual oversight (ASO) to clergy and parishes that cannot for reasons of conscience support the introduction of same-sex blessings.

Abortion-up-to-birth advocate's ministerial appointment alarms pro-lifers
Johnson, MP for Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham, has previously tried to legalise abortion on demand up to birth.

Church and charity leaders call for end to two-child limit
The two-child limit on benefits is leaving families in "acute hardship", Christian leaders have said.

Evangelicals disappointed by Synod vote on same-sex blessings
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has expressed its "deep disappointment" at the General Synod's vote to continue the process towards introducing standalone services of blessing for same-sex couples.

Church leaders write to Keir Starmer about fears of conversion therapy ban
Church leaders have written to Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressing concerns about the implications of a ban on so-called conversion therapy for traditional churches and ordinary Christian practice.

Church of England continues on path towards same-sex blessings
The Church of England's parliamentary body today agreed to continue moving forward with plans to introduce standalone services of blessing for same-sex couples.

Pray for our MPs, says Christian Institute
Christians are being encouraged to pray for the nation's MPs at a time of significant change after Thursday's General Election saw Labour overturn 14 years of Conservative leadership.

Christian social worker to appeal tribunal ruling in discrimination case
A Christian social worker is to appeal against part of an employment tribunal ruling concluding that he was discriminated against by an NHS provider over the withdrawal of a job offer because of his same-sex marraige beliefs.

Prayers for new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer after Labour landslide
Prayers are being said for the next government and the UK's new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer after Labour's landslide victory in Thursday's general elections.

Christians pray as Britain heads to the polls
Christians are praying for the nation as millions cast their vote in the UK general elections today.

Tearfund 'deeply saddened' by death of two workers in Democratic Republic of Congo
Two aid workers with Christian development charity Tearfund have been killed in an attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Archbishop of Canterbury withdraws Mike Pilavachi award
The Archbishop of Canterbury has withdrawn an award given to Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi after an investigation upheld safeguarding concerns.

Next government must reduce knife crime, says church leader
With just one day to go until the general election, the founder of Street Pastors is pleading with the nation's next leaders to tackle knife crime.