No plans for Big Church Festival UK in 2027 after pastor's tragic death
There are hopes the festival will return in 2028.
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SPUC allege threats and abuse at Cornwall meeting
Pro-life group SPUC says a speaker was threatened at a church meeting in Truro
Faith and science are not enemies, say Christian scientists
Christians should see science as a gift rather than something to fear, experts have said during an event exploring the relationship between Christian faith, health and scientific discovery.
Leaked Home Office report links 'Christian extremism' to traditionalist beliefs and immigration concerns
An internal Home Office report lists concerns about immigration, multiculturalism and changing social values among the characteristics associated with what it calls "Christian extremism", it has been reported.
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Campaign aims to mobilise 500,000 Christians for Christmas outreach
Shine Your Light is aiming to mobilise half a million Christians to share the gospel with five million people across the UK this Christmas, with more than 2,000 churches already signed up, organisers say.
The Church of England should repent for previous calls to ban 'conversion therapy'
The Church of England's uneasiness about the government's ‘conversion practices’ bill is a perfect lesson in the old adage, 'be careful what you wish for,' writes Dr Martin Davie.
India’s assault on religious freedom is threatening democracy
The assault on religious freedom in India was always part of a larger assault on India’s democratic foundations, writes Archbishop Joseph D'Souza.
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European hate speech laws are ‘dangerous’, says politician prosecuted for Christian beliefs
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Ex-BBC reporter tells of 'cabal' of journalists who influenced trans coverage
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NI conversion therapy ban 'dead in the water' after consultation
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Belfast City Council votes again to celebrate abortion after failed attempt
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Is religion making a comeback among young Americans? Study urges caution
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King Charles honours 400 year old church in Bermuda
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Ukraine sees growth in Protestantism as war rumbles on
The number of Protestants has almost doubled since 2022.
European Commission pulls back on 'hate speech' plans
Despite the positive step, ADF warned that the "battle is not over".
Tearfund calls for COP31 funding to reach farmers struggling with climate change and food insecurity
Tearfund warns that worsening climate conditions are threatening food production and pushing more people towards hunger.
India’s assault on religious freedom is threatening democracy
The assault on religious freedom in India was always part of a larger assault on India’s democratic foundations, writes Archbishop Joseph D'Souza.
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Church needs men willing to speak up, says marriage campaigner
Tony Rucinski calls for a biblical vision of masculinity rooted in courage, self-control and sacrificial service.
India’s assault on religious freedom is threatening democracy
The assault on religious freedom in India was always part of a larger assault on India’s democratic foundations, writes Archbishop Joseph D'Souza.
MP challenges plans to light up Belfast City Hall in support of abortion on Easter Sunday
Carla Lockhart MP has spoken out against plans to light up Belfast City Hall in support of abortion on Easter Sunday.
No plans for Big Church Festival UK in 2027 after pastor's tragic death
There are hopes the festival will return in 2028.
Widow of Christian killed in Nigeria takes plea for persecuted Christians to Downing Street
A Nigerian widow who witnessed Boko Haram militants shoot her husband dead after he identified himself as a Christian is joining a delegation handing in a petition to Downing Street on Thursday.
Catholic Church expresses 'serious concern' about proposed conversion therapy ban
Efforts to ban so-called 'conversion therapy' are underway across the United Kingdom.
Church of England announces £13.4 million fund to revitalise parishes for mission
Three dioceses will benefit from the fund.
Mercy Ships anaesthetist receives MBE
Ninety per cent of Sub-Saharan Africans do not have access to the treatment they need.
Egyptian Christian killed in Libya after refusing to deny Jesus
He was killed despite the family paying a ransom.
LGB identification falls sharply among US teenage girls
The steepest decline occurring among girls in the ninth-grade - those aged 14 to 15.
PayPal updates policies on 'hate' and 'intolerance'
A number of financial institutions have changed their policies in recent years.
Church of Scotland honours 150-year friendship with Malawi
Malawi's second city was founded by Scottish missionaries.
Southwell Minster exposes difficult reality of funding a historic cathedral
It costs £3,600 a day to run Southwell Minster.
After the 2026 Republican meltdown, where now for the GOP and Israel?
The Republican defeat in November’s US midterms has exposed a growing fault line within the MAGA movement.
US pastors worship in the wilds of Wales
A group of Evangelical Lutheran church leaders from Ohio recently visited North Wales on a journey of faith and understanding.
Generations and consequences
Why did Rebecca tell her younger twin son, Jacob, to deceive his father, Isaac?
King Charles honours 400 year old church in Bermuda
Bermuda was not visited as part of the King's recent Caribbean tour.
St Martin’s Day: The soldier who renounced war
11 November is St Martin’s Day, or Martinmas, which recalls a former soldier who pursued peace, and also Armistice Day, when the First World War ended. This is the story …
Belfast City Council votes again to celebrate abortion after failed attempt
Next Easter will be marked with a celebration of abortion.
NI conversion therapy ban 'dead in the water' after consultation
Ulster says "No" to conversion therapy ban.
