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Christian teaching assistant sacked after sharing trans and sex ed concerns on Facebook wins appeal
A Christian teaching assistant who was sacked after sharing two Facebook posts raising concerns about compulsory sex education and transgenderism has won an appeal against an employment tribunal ruling that upheld her dismissal.
Christian teacher who opposed school trans policy loses judicial review bid
A Christian teacher who was sacked for challenging a schools's affirming transgender policy has been refused a judicial review by the High Court.
UK evangelicals distance themselves from Ugandan support for anti-homosexuality law
The CEEC's statement was published this week in response to the Anglican Church of Uganda's support for strict new laws making some homosexual activity punishable by death.
Southern Baptists start constitutional step naming only men as pastors
The new language would add that a church 'affirms, appoints, or employs only men as any kind of pastor or elder as qualified by Scripture.'
Southern Baptist Convention upholds decision to expel Rick Warren's Saddleback Church
The Southern Baptist Convention has upheld the removal of Saddleback Church from the denomination due to the California megachurch allowing a woman to serve in the office of teaching pastor.
Tell the good news in the Church too, Welby tells journalists
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has praised the media for its 'challenge and scrutiny' and for the role it plays in a democratic society, while reminding journalists that "for all its faults", the Church is full of good news stories.
SBC messengers reelect Texas pastor Bart Barber to a second term as president
Barber was an unlikely candidate for president when he first ran in 2022. His election seems to indicate that Southern Baptists approve of the direction the convention is going.
Rick Warren pleads for reinstatement of Saddleback in Southern Baptist Convention
In a heated message to over 12,700 messengers gathered at the Southern Baptist Convention's Annual Meeting in New Orleans, Saddleback Church founder Rick Warren made a case for why his church's inclusion of women in pastoral roles should not ban it from the denomination.
Police drop bail restrictions against pro-life activist arrested for praying near abortion clinic
Restrictions on a pro-life activist following her arrest for praying outside an abortion clinic have been lifted but she continues to face the possibility of additional charges related to her activism.
Nottingham churches open for prayer and reflection after killing rampage
Churches in Nottingham have opened their doors after a tragic knife and van rampage in the city on Tuesday morning left three people dead.
Concerns over new mandatory sex and relationships lessons in Northern Ireland
The UK government is moving ahead with plans to introduce a new mandatory curriculum on sex and abortion in Northern Ireland.
Former Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle criticised in safeguarding review
The former Catholic Bishop of Hexham and Newcastle put people at "potential risk" by ignoring safeguarding advice and having a close friendship with a registered sex offender, a review has found.
Scripture engaged Christians 'flourish in every domain of human experience': survey
New research conducted by the American Bible Society reveals that Christians heavily engaged with the Bible and their faith "flourish in every domain of human experience."
Calls for end to 'pills by post' abortion service after woman jailed
There have been calls for the "dangerous" 'pills-by-post' abortion scheme to end after a woman was jailed for using the service when she was over the legal time limit.
Wife of missing pastor takes Malaysian government to court
The wife of a pastor who was abducted in 2017 has begun a civil case against the Malaysian government and police force in a bid to uncover the truth.
Vatican court sentences eco-activists to prison for damaging art
The three activists raised awareness of climate change by damaging artwork in the Vatican Museums last summer.