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Apology issued after anti-immigration protesters confront clergyman inside church
The organiser of a Unite the Right UK demonstration has apologised after a tense stand-off between some of its supporters and a senior clergyman.

Call to Him when He is near
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on repentance and its connection with relationships.

Property investor pledges to support legal fees of arrested street preachers
Many street preachers have been arrested in recent years.

Church of England hopes to build 2,000 homes to ease housing crisis
The Church of England wishes to "lead by example" in tackling the housing crisis.

Pete Greig shares prophetic word: 'Prepare for war'
Christian author and 24-7 Prayer founder Pete Greig has shared a prophetic warning which he believes Christians should take seriously - “Prepare for war.”

Gloucester Cathedral organ auction to support next generation of musicians
Gloucester Cathedral is giving supporters the chance to have their names permanently associated with its newly completed organ as part of a fundraising auction supporting music education and outreach.

Venezuelan bishop released after 5 years in prison, alleges torture
The case against the bishop was “marred by serious irregularities”.

Christians rally to help victims of devastating Nepal floods
Catholics and Evangelicals are doing what they can to aid survivors.

Christians called to engage confidently amid growing curiosity in ‘dangerous’ New Age spirituality
The Evangelical Alliance's new free guide tackles the world of crystals, manifesting and tarot and how Christians can share their faith confidently with people attracted to such practices.

Most US Protestant churches have grown since 2023, survey finds
A majority of US Protestant pastors say worship attendance at their churches has grown since 2023, with larger congregations recording the strongest growth.

Quarter of Gen Z women in Ireland could remain childless, says report
Almost a quarter of Gen Z women in Ireland could reach their mid-40s without having children if current demographic trends persist, according to a new report examining the country’s changing patterns of family formation.

Charles Spencer warns repair costs are leaving churches ‘struggling to survive’
Maintaining and conserving old churches has become even harder after the government removed a VAT exemption.

Scottish First Minister urged to rule out abortion up to point of birth
John Swinney has been urged to show "true leadership" on the issue.

Younger people drinking less than older generations
Is it a generational shift or a reflection of changing behaviour with age?

God is ‘at work’ among heavy metal fans at Download
Some festivalgoers have subsequently joined churches after encountering chaplains.

17,000 sign petition against Belfast City Hall's ‘diabolical celebration of abortion’
City Hall will be illuminated green to mark “International Safe Abortion Day”.