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Church of Scotland aims to attract more young leaders
The Church of Scotland has plans in place to attract more young people to ministry, with the hopes of creating a more age-balanced Church.
The Renewal 2014: 'It's not comfortable in church to talk about sin anymore'
Pastor Doug Williams issued a challenge to the Church to remember Jesus' message to save people from their sin.
Boris Johnson to be questioned over 'gay bus advert' intervention
England and Wales's second most senior judge has ruled that Boris Johnson will have to answer questions in the High Court about alleged political intervention in the removal of an advert about the Ex-Gay community from London's public transport network.
America's most and least 'Bible-minded' cities
The city of Chattanooga, Tennessee is the most "Bible Minded" American city of 2013
Church of Scotland wants Religious Observance changed to Time for Reflection
The Church of Scotland and the Humanist Society Scotland have joined together to appeal for a change in legislation that will encourage a more inclusive 'Time for Reflection' rather than specifically Christian 'Religious Observance' assemblies.
A call for 'urgent prayer and fasting' for Ukraine
As fighting continues in the capital city of Kiev and beyond, church leaders are asking Christians to show solidarity with Ukraine through prayer and fasting, in the hopes of securing a quick and peaceful political resolution to the civil conflict.
Cornish religious groups give £20 million in voluntary services
A survey of religious voluntary services in Cornwall has revealed the scale of their contribution to the community
Tory Party at prayer? Anglicans more likely to vote Conservative
The UK's religious voting landscape has been revealed as part of a landmark study by religion and society think tank Theos. Some traditional understandings are confirmed, alongside other unexpected surprises.
Ipswich church night shelters at full capacity
Churches opening as winter night shelters in Ipswich are helping so many people they are full
Saeed Abedini struggling with ill-health behind bars in Iran
The imprisoned pastor's family have said his medical problems are worsening
Joni Eareckson Tada surprised over song's Oscar nomination
Joni Eareckson Tada is as surprised as anyone else to have the song she voiced, Alone Yet Not Alone, nominated for an Oscar.
New bells ring out in time for World War I centenary
St Mary the Virgin Saxlingham Nethergate is celebrating the end of nearly a decade of fundraising for a new set of eight bells which will form an integral part of their World War I commemorations
Concern over automatic death sentence for blasphemy in Pakistan
The Methodist Church has written to the Pakistani High Commission to say that removing life imprisonment for blasphemy would be "unjust"
Student debt 'a very real fear' among parents
A YouGov survey reveals that parents worry how well their kids will budget when they first leave home.
How churches can embrace video
Since we live in such a fast-moving and constantly-evolving world, it's crucial for pastors to innovate and master the latest technological gadget.
Bride kidnapping: a horrific reality for thousands of girls
Compassion International is working to tackle marriage abduction through partnering with local organisations and churches, particularly among the Hmong community in South East Asia.