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'We need to change,' says incoming Church of Scotland Moderator
"The way we've been doing church over the past 30 to 40 years was great for then, but it isn't great for this moment in time," said Rev Gordon Kennedy.
Jerusalem bishop warns root causes of Gaza conflict unresolved
“Returning to the old status quo will doom Palestinians and Israelis to more tragedy.”
Most adults in Britain aren't married, latest data shows
The Marriage Foundation has described the latest marriage data as “bleak and disheartening”.
Church of England halts plans for standalone same-sex blessing services
Bishops in the Church of England have decided not to move ahead with a trial of standalone services of blessing for same-sex couples.
Orthodox Anglicans create new Communion that rejects leadership of Archbishop of Canterbury
The Gafcon movement of orthodox Anglicans is forging its own path away from the leadership of the Archbishop of Canterbury with the launch of the Global Anglican Communion.
Mel Gibson replaces Jim Caviezel as Jesus in highly anticipated 'Passion' movie sequel
Filming has begun on Mel Gibson’s long-awaited sequel to “The Passion of the Christ,” titled “The Resurrection of the Christ,” with Finnish actor Jaakko Ohtonen taking over the role of Jesus from Jim Caviezel.
Gaza priest calls for reconciliation as ceasefire begins
The Holy Family Church in Gaza was of special concern to the late Pope Francis.
US churchgoers losing biblical conviction on family, life and morality - study
"Even among regular churchgoers, moral clarity is fading fast," said lead researcher, Dr George Barna.
Charlie Kirk posthumously awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Left-wing political violence is becoming of increasing concern in the USA.
Turkey banning foreign Christians on 'national security' grounds
Despite no recorded incident of Christian terrorism, foreign Christians are a "national security" threat in Turkey.
Canterbury Cathedral graffiti project is an act of 'suicide' for the Church
Opposition to Canterbury Cathedral’s controversial graffiti art project has continued, with one Christian writer describing it as part of the “suicide” of the Church of England.
New CofE guide looks at the Christmas ‘we’re not meant to talk about in church’
Christmas puddings, ‘tasteless’ seasonal jumpers, Boxing Day chutney and unwanted gifts feature in an unusual new guide to the festive season, produced by the Church of England.
Christians call for end to end siege of El Fasher after 22 children killed in airstrike
At its core, the conflict is a fight between two rival warlords.
Cultivating the fruits of the Spirit: joy in every season
In a world filled with exhaustion, anxiety, and endless striving, joy can feel like something reserved for the lucky few — those whose lives seem easy, or whose prayers have already been answered. But biblical joy is not that fragile.
Christian groups support government's charter on child rights
The aim is for all children to grow up in loving families.
NHS should focus less on diversity and inclusion and more on raising maternity care standards, says Family Education Trust
The Family Education Trust (FET) has said that government’s attempt to make life easier for sexual subcultures has come at the cost of basic maternity services.