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Nicky Gumbel elected to Church of England parliament with a call to put evangelism first
The founder of the globally influential Alpha Course, the Rev Nicky Gumbel, has been elected to the Church of England’s General Synod.
Church of England receives £13m under new scheme to preserve historic churches
A Church representative said he was conscious many churches had not received the funding they seek.
Petition against ban on church's street preaching delivered to Colchester City Council
Officials first said the preaching was too loud before moving on to objections about the content.
Are we ready to battle for the Gospel?
Evangelist Rico Tice calls on Christians to embrace the personal sacrifice of making disciples as church leaders hear of fresh opportunities to share the Gospel across Britain.
Understanding Jewish Law as rebellion
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on the October 7 2023 anniversary, a timely statement from Church of England interfaith advisers, and fresh perspectives on Jewish Law.
Christian Legal Centre welcomes NHS England trans guidance
It is hoped the new guidance will prevent more cases like the Darlington nurses.
Euthanasia cases in Belgium doubled in last five years
Euthanasia now accounts for 4% of deaths in Belgium.
Research uncovers some of the reasons why young people go to church
Men were more likely to go for politics and women for support, but the main reason for both overall was faith.
NI government grants £200,000 for historic churches
But how far will £200,000 go?
Conversion therapy bill denounced as parliamentary scrutiny begins
A parliamentary report on the proposed bill is due in January.
Pastor died after wooden arch fell at Big Church Festival, inquest hears
An inquest into the death of Pastor Robert Guanco has opened.
Open Doors calls for prayer for Syrian Christians following renewed violence
Christian persecution charity Open Doors has appealed for prayers for believers in Syria following another armed attack on the predominantly Christian town of Al-Suqaylabiyah.
Christian Red Cross volunteer slain in northwest Nigeria
Gunmen ambush aid team vehicle.
Church warden and rector lead legal challenge against Church of England's Project Spire
A legal challenge has been on the cards for some time but the names of those spearheading the action have only now been revealed.
Pope Leo XIV recovering after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV has undergone successful surgery to remove a "small, localised nodule" from his lung and has returned to his room at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, the Vatican has confirmed.
Prayers urged ahead of pastor's abortion zone appeal
Johnston, 78, was convicted and fined after he delivered an open air service within an abortion clinic buffer zone in July 2024.
