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'Evangelical' is about faith, not right-wing politics, says European body

The European Evangelical Alliance said that the term “evangelical” is being "wrongly linked to political movements and narratives that do not reflect the reality of evangelical communities in Europe".

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Evangelicals announce month of prayer as Church of England debates same-sex relationships

Evangelicals fear a Private Member's Motion will be used to move the Church away from scriptural teachings on sexuality.

Church of England General Synod - York

Methodists 'unable to achieve' goal of Net Zero by 2030

A Church report said much progress had been made, but that ultimately the 2030 target is unachievable.

Methodist Conference

Lichfield Cathedral stone gifted to ancient Essex chapel in symbol of shared faith and heritage

Lichfield and Chelmsford have spiritual links going back over a thousand years.

Canon Chancellor of Lichfield Cathedral, the Revd Canon Dr Gregory Platten; the Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Revd Dr Michael Ipgrave; The Bishop of Chelmsford, the Rt Revd Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani and Dean of Chelmsford, the Very Revd Dr Jessica Martin
Spotlight

Church of England invests more in football outreach programme

While many come just for the football, some stay for Christ.

Children playing football
Dead Sea Scrolls

Where were the Dead Sea Scrolls written? 5-year project begins to find the answer

The European Research Council has given the project 2.5 million euros.

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When politics disappoints, where do we turn? 

The Bible tells us to pray for those in authority. But the Bible never tells us to worship them.

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Dead Sea Scrolls
Where were the Dead Sea Scrolls written? 5-year project begins to find the answer

The European Research Council has given the project 2.5 million euros.

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Born on the 4th of July

Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the special significance of the 4th of July this year.

Damage caused by the earthquake in La Guaira, Venezuela
Some families have had to remove their own dead from rubble in Venezuela, says church leader

Church sources in the country fear as many as 250,000 people may have been left homeless.

Voice of Persecuted Christians
Release International changes name to Voice of Persecuted Christians

The ministry has been supporting persecuted Christians around the world since its creation in 1968.

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Church pews
'Evangelical' is about faith, not right-wing politics, says European body

The European Evangelical Alliance said that the term “evangelical” is being "wrongly linked to political movements and narratives that do not reflect the reality of evangelical communities in Europe".

Methodist Conference
Methodists 'unable to achieve' goal of Net Zero by 2030

A Church report said much progress had been made, but that ultimately the 2030 target is unachievable.

Houses of Parliament, Big Ben
When politics disappoints, where do we turn? 

The Bible tells us to pray for those in authority. But the Bible never tells us to worship them.

BBC
BBC announces major four-part series exploring Jesus’s life and world 

The BBC has commissioned a new four-part television series exploring the life of Jesus Christ, bringing together historical research, archaeological evidence and expert perspectives.

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Conversion therapy ban 'opens the door to the persecution of parents and pastors'

The plans also infringe on the right of those who want help, to seek it.

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Why C of E bishops won't oppose the Conversion Practices Bill

Orthodox Christians opposed to the Labour Government’s Conversion Practices Bill should expect no support from the 26 Church of England bishops in the House of Lords. 

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The king and the King and kings

The king may rightly defend the freedom of every faith. The Church, however, cannot treat all faiths as equally true, for Jesus himself did not.

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Christian teacher Enoch Burke released from prison after High Court order

Irish teacher Enoch Burke has been released from prison on the orders of the High Court in Dublin, ending the latest chapter in a long-running legal dispute that has drawn attention beyond Ireland.

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One in three pregnancies now result in abortion as England and Wales reach record high

Abortions have increased while the number of conceptions resulting in a live birth has seen almost no change.

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Lib Dem Christians call for investigation into party after discrimination case

It is not the first time the Liberal Democrats have faced scrutiny over their attitude towards practising Christians. 

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The challenge the Church of England faces over transgenderism

There is a reality that the Church of England has to face up to but so far it has failed to do this.

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Salvation Army praised for aid efforts in deadly Bedford train crash

An investigation into the exact cause of the crash is ongoing.

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Religion treated as a 'problem' in US public life

A new report warns that such an attitude has served as the basis for increasing conflicts that have permeated American society and compromised religious liberty at various levels.

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Church of England urges ‘a healthy sense of patriotism’ as Synod prepares to debate national unity

A new Church of England paper calling on Christians to help heal growing divisions sees an increasingly important role in modelling “a healthy sense of patriotism” while resisting both nationalism and political polarisation.

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Eric Metaxas on faith, freedom and the restoration of the West

Conservative author and commentator Eric Metaxas speaks to Christian Today about why questions of faith are returning to public life and - and why they are key to the restoration of the West.