Churches urged to tackle loneliness by making friendship a priority
Churches are being encouraged to put friendship at the heart of their ministry as concerns grow over rising loneliness in society and within congregations themselves.
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Three arrests after deadly Jordan church attack
Jordan has made three arrests following a deadly shooting at a church during a funeral.
Arrest of Christians in Egypt over TikTok comedy video condemned
The arrest of six young Christians in Egypt over a TikTok video recreating a scene from a comedy film has been condemned by religious freedom and human rights organisations.
Christians calls on British Medical Association to drop opposition to NHS trans guidance
The BMA is “deeply concerned" the guidance is "exclusionary to trans and non-binary staff and patients”. Christian Concern says guidance should be determined by biological sex.
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Yemen is key funding hub for Islamic State attacks on Christians - report
The report warns that Christians are seen as a particular target by the Islamic State.
Church of England faces ‘financial disaster’ without radical cuts, academics warn
A new report argues that dioceses have been strengthened at the expense of ordinary parishes.
Southwell Minster faces closure amid £20m funding crisis
Southwell Minster is seeking urgent financial support to keep its doors open after decades of underinvestment that has left it needing around £20m to safeguard its historic building and grounds.
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Three arrests after deadly Jordan church attack
Jordan has made three arrests following a deadly shooting at a church during a funeral.
Fresh violence in Manipur leaves four dead as security is tightened
Security forces have stepped up operations in affected areas amid fears of further unrest.
Afghanistan's first dedicated Christian TV channel launches despite Taliban restrictions
Mozhda TV, which its founders describe as the first Afghan Christian television channel, began broadcasting Saturday, Oct. 24, as church leaders, mission partners and Afghan believers gathered to mark its launch.
Polish Parliament votes to liberalise abortion laws
Polish abortion laws would remain among the toughest in Europe, but a direction of travel could be established.
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Church of England faces ‘financial disaster’ without radical cuts, academics warn
A new report argues that dioceses have been strengthened at the expense of ordinary parishes.
‘The UK is a mission field’ - churches encouraged to embrace cross-cultural mission on their doorstep
Churches are being encouraged to embrace cross-cultural mission on their own doorstep by building relationships with people of different backgrounds and generations who may have little or no contact with Christianity.
Hillsong’s Joel Houston opens up about season of 'soul-searching' after difficult few years
The Hillsong United frontman revealed that he even spent two to three years largely away from church.
The Conversion Practices Bill is weaponised vagueness
Laws to ban so-called 'conversion therapy' are a tool to enforce submission to LGBTQ+ ideology and nothing more.
Canada turns abandoned historic church into tourism hub
Worship is not on the menu, it seems.
Isle of Man assisted suicide bill receives Royal Assent
Although approved, assisted suicides will not be happening on the Isle of Man any time soon.
'Heinous' attack by Israeli settlers on Christian village denounced
Arrests have been made.
Wells Cathedral declared Britain's most beautiful building
Time Out magazine rated the cathedral Britain's most beautiful building.
Christian groups say proposed conversion therapy ban amounts to censorship
Simon Calvert, Deputy Director of The Christian Institute, said the proposed bill was “one of the most troubling attempts at of censorship we’ve seen”.
Christians welcome NHS changing room policy reversal after nurses' legal victory
The Christian Legal Centre has welcomed a decision by County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust to change its staff changing-room policy following a three-year legal battle with female nurses.
Nationalism is a discipleship challenge, say Christian leaders
The growth of nationalism is raising important questions about how churches disciple the people in their pews, a panel of Christian leaders told the Church Resources Exhibition 2026.
Sharing your faith: practical tips for evangelism
As someone who regularly participates in street evangelism and teaches the Bible to young people, I have learnt a few lessons along the way.
Christian widows in Nigeria hold fast to faith as they rebuild lives after violence
Hundreds of Christian widows in Nigeria’s Plateau State are putting their lives back together after losing husbands, homes and livelihoods to violence.
Can we afford the society we have created?
Is spending spiralling out of control? Should the state be doing everything we expect of it, or can we simply no longer afford the society we have created?
Christian group calls for ban on pimping websites
Naughty ads in phone boxes have largely been superseded by online facilitation but the risks to the women involved remain the same.
Pro-life groups look at Australia's assisted suicide experience with concern
A report suggests that a nine-day waiting period is often bypassed.
Priest dies after cross falls on him during livestreamed Mass
A priest in Guayaquil, Ecuador, has died after a crucifix fell on him during an evening Mass on Saturday.
Churches must do more to equip Christians for evangelism, says J John
Churches need to devote more time and resources to evangelism and do more to equip their members to share their faith with non-Christians, evangelist Canon J John has said.
Christian group calls for ban on pimping websites
Naughty ads in phone boxes have largely been superseded by online facilitation but the risks to the women involved remain the same.
Report shows the benefits of affordable food clubs
Affordable food clubs provide more than just food.
