Petition calls for end to disciplinary action against Jennifer Melle
There are concerns Melle could lose her job.
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Charity Commission issues warnings to two CoE dioceses over safeguarding
The Bishop of Chelmsford disagrees with some of the Charity Commission's findings.
Kuwait’s first church granted minor basilica status
Kuwait’s first church has been formally elevated to the status of a Minor Basilica, marking a significant milestone for the country’s Christian community and for churches across the Gulf region.
Church leaders gather in the Holy Land to support local believers
The bishops wish to provide pastoral support to believers in the Holy Land.
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What we don’t know about Noah’s Ark
The story of Noah’s Ark is one of the most well-known Bible stories and has been retold in songs, children’s storybooks, cartoons, and films. Many people think they know the story; however, there are many things we simply do not know. This is the story …
Call to action after reports of 163 Christians kidnapped in Nigeria
"Heavily armed bandits" are reported to have raided at least two churches in Nigeria on Sunday and kidnapped 163 worshippers, officials report.
Sex robots are becoming a thing: what are the ethical considerations for Christians?
From a Christian perspective there are two basic problems with the idea of people seeking to have sexual relationships with robots.
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Church of England ends Living in Love and Faith process
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Christian lawyers who defended nurses over single-sex changing room celebrate court win
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Chin human rights group takes Myanmar junta to court over killings, rapes
The Chin have been badly treated throughout much of Myanmar's post-independence history.
Church of South India stages protest against anti-Christian descrimination
India has dropped a spot on the list of worldwide persecutors, but the situation remains much the same.
Kuwait’s first church granted minor basilica status
Kuwait’s first church has been formally elevated to the status of a Minor Basilica, marking a significant milestone for the country’s Christian community and for churches across the Gulf region.
Church leaders gather in the Holy Land to support local believers
The bishops wish to provide pastoral support to believers in the Holy Land.
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Sex robots are becoming a thing: what are the ethical considerations for Christians?
From a Christian perspective there are two basic problems with the idea of people seeking to have sexual relationships with robots.
Kuwait’s first church granted minor basilica status
Kuwait’s first church has been formally elevated to the status of a Minor Basilica, marking a significant milestone for the country’s Christian community and for churches across the Gulf region.
More Protestant churches closed than opened in the US in 2024, new analysis finds
The closures have served to highlight the importance of church planting, say researchers.
Isolation is a reality for pastors despite strong marriages, new research finds
Pastors may be surrounded by people every week, but many are navigating their calling with limited personal support, according to new research highlighting a growing gap between ministry life and supportive friendship.
India: one couple’s mission to transform a slum community
Pastor John and his wife have spent the last decade working to break the cycle of spiritual and emotional poverty in a Vijayawada slum.
What we don’t know about Noah’s Ark
The story of Noah’s Ark is one of the most well-known Bible stories and has been retold in songs, children’s storybooks, cartoons, and films. Many people think they know the story; however, there are many things we simply do not know. This is the story …
'Quiet revival' continues as Winchester sees Christmas surge
In some cases the numbers coming were double what was expected.
Christian lawyers who defended nurses over single-sex changing room celebrate court win
Andrea Williams, chief executive of the Christian Legal Centre, which supported the nurses, said, "Allowing a man into a female-only space because he claims to be a woman violates human dignity, common sense, the law of the land and biblical truth."
Remembering the first UN General Assembly at the Methodist Central Hall
In 1946, the nations of the world gathered at Methodist Central Hall in a war-ravaged London to seek peace and cooperation.
Youth café growth reflects increasing church engagement across Suffolk
A Thursday evening youth café in Ipswich is offering a snapshot of a wider story unfolding across Suffolk, as churches report encouraging growth in attendance, community engagement and outreach - particularly among children and young people.
Church of England ends Living in Love and Faith process
The Church of England's House of Bishops has announced it is bringing the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process to a close.
Church magazines still reaching tens of thousands
Local church magazines – printed on paper – are still reaching tens of thousands of readers, despite the massive impact of the web, social media and online communications.
Most churchgoers oppose CoE plans to pay reparations
A poll shows stronger support for funds being used to support local parishes instead.
Cultivating the fruit of the Spirit: faithfulness that anchors and endures
What better way to begin the year than by grounding ourselves in a virtue that steadies the soul, anchors hope, and teaches us how to remain rooted when circumstances shift?
Lessons from Moses
Hebrew scholar and Jewish academic Irene Lancaster explains the Jewish perspective on the choosing of Moses and the women who made him who he was.
Nicaraguan pastor held arbitrarily for nearly six months is released
One of several others arrested alongside Pastor Judy Palacios Vargas tragically died in custody.
North Korea is worst country in the world for Christian persecution, but Nigeria is the deadliest
The Open Doors World Watch List 2026 also finds that the number of Christians experiencing high levels of persecution for their faith has risen by 8 million in the last year.
Geographer says evidence to support Noah’s Ark theory is inconclusive
A Turkish geographer has urged caution over recent media reports suggesting that pottery fragments discovered near a boat-shaped geological formation in eastern Turkey could confirm the existence of Noah’s Ark, saying the findings are preliminary and require further scientific study.
Greenland bishop urges calm in the face of US aggression
The bishop is encouraging US citizens to write to their elected representatives in support of Greenlander self-determination.
Digital curiosity about faith surges as Christians dominate online activity
New research suggests that interest in faith is increasingly playing out online, with Christianity emerging as the most active religious community on major social media platforms.