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Anglican Communion entering a 'crucial' period, says Gafcon leader ahead of Nigeria meeting
Orthodox Anglicans are being invited to Abuja in Nigeria for the next Gafcon conference.

Multiple sexual partners a turn off for men and women, study finds
More important than the raw number of previous partners was the full picture of an individual's sexual history.

Christians to launch new declaration calling on leaders to respect freedom of conscience
Christians from different denominations and traditions will make a united stand for the faith in London on Saturday.

Christian MP Danny Kruger defects to Reform
"The Conservative party is over, over as a national party, over as the principal opposition to the left," said Kruger.

How a Glasgow church helped shape Belle and Sebastian’s early years
Stuart Murdoch, frontman of the internationally acclaimed indie band Belle and Sebastian, has credited a Church of Scotland congregation with playing a decisive role in his musical journey.

Over 1,600 Christians killed for their faith since 2000 - study
"The Church regards the memory of the martyrs not as a moment of sorrow but as hope for the future."

Short film series helps young people explore Jesus and life's big questions
HOPE engages with the hopelessness and yet openness to faith shaping the lives of many Gen Z today.

What is the significance of harvest for Christians?
During the start of autumn, it is common that British churches hold a Harvest Festival. The form of the modern Christian harvest festival dates to Victorian times, but the principle behind it has a biblical basis. This is the story …

Russian court imprisons pastor for statement on Ukraine war
A Russian court has jailed a church pastor for four years after he spoke out against the invasion of Ukraine in a sermon.

Charlie Kirk funeral details announced
The funeral for Charlie Kirk has been scheduled for Sunday 21 September.

The Christian conversion and the invention of the English
The Church played an important role in the origin of ‘Englishness’.

When thoughts speak louder than words: a biblical reflection on telepathy
Imagine if people could hear your thoughts without you ever saying a word.

Church of England, National Lottery join forces to conserve 'table top' tombs
The tombs are named for their design of a flat slab of stone supported by sides of upright legs.

CoE bishop concedes Farage has a point about 'out of touch' leadership
Bishop Martyn Snow said that many Christians are in favour of tighter border controls “not out of hatred but out of sincere concern for social cohesion, pressure on public services and the pace of cultural change in their communities”.

Bishops warn House of Lords against legalising assisted suicide
Bishops were among the members of the House of Lords speaking out against plans to legalise assisted suicide in England and Wales.

Charlie Kirk's widow pays tribute to 'martyr' husband
"Charlie will stand at his Saviour’s side wearing the glorious crown of a martyr."