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11 days of prayer for newcomers to church - and those who have drifted away
11 days of prayer for newcomers to church - and those who have drifted away

This year's Thy Kingdom Come will focus on praying for Christians who have drifted away from church during the pandemic, and "those who've just been tasting".

Beth Moore parts ways with Southern Baptist Convention
Beth Moore parts ways with Southern Baptist Convention

The popular speaker and writer said some things about the Southern Baptist heritage "haven't remained in the past".

Scottish Government brings forward opening date for churches
Scottish Government brings forward opening date for churches

The Scottish Government says it will let churches re-open for communal worship earlier than previously planned as the Covid-19 vaccine rollout continues to bring down case numbers.

Prince Charles visits vaccination centre at Jesus House

Prince Charles paid a visit to the vaccination centre at Jesus House, one of the UK's largest Black Majority Churches, on Tuesday.

It's not enough to believe God exists
It's not enough to believe God exists

It's great that people believe in God but faith in Jesus is essential to our salvation.

Christian groups call for end to betting adverts in sports
Christian groups call for end to betting adverts in sports

The Evangelical Alliance, Share Jesus International and the Bishop of St Albans are all supporting the Stop Betting Ads campaign.

All trace of Ravi Zacharias is wiped from RZIM website
All trace of Ravi Zacharias is wiped from RZIM website

Ravi Zacharias content has been wiped from the RZIM website and its social media platforms after devastating revelations of sexual misconduct.

Catholic priest joins other faith groups in legal challenge over Scottish church service ban
Catholic priest joins other faith groups in legal challenge over Scottish church service ban

A Glasgow priest is joining forces with other faith leaders to challenge Scotland's ban on in-person church services during lockdown.

Leah Sharibu's parents call on Nigerian president to help secure their daughter's release
Leah Sharibu's parents call on Nigerian president to help secure their daughter's release

Leah Sharibu's parents are renewing pressure on Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to secure their daughter's release from Islamic extremists after nearly 300 recently kidnapped schoolgirls were released last week.

Pope meets Christian community that survived brutality of Islamic State in Iraq

Pope Francis visited the ruins of Mosul and a Christian community damaged by the Islamic State during the third day of his historic visit to Iraq Sunday.

Harry and Meghan say they were wed in secret by Archbishop of Canterbury 3 days before wedding
Harry and Meghan say they were wed in secret by Archbishop of Canterbury 3 days before wedding

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have claimed in their Oprah Winfrey interview that they tied the knot in a private ceremony led by the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Archbishop of Canterbury says women have suffered 'disproportionately' because of Covid-19
Archbishop of Canterbury says women have suffered 'disproportionately' because of Covid-19

The Most Rev Justin Welby used International Women's Day on Monday to call for women to be included in decision-making and leadership as Britain recovers from the pandemic.

Judge rejects charge against Christian baker Jack Phillips over trans cake
Judge rejects charge against Christian baker Jack Phillips over trans cake

A judge has decided to throw out one of two charges against Colorado-based Christian baker Jack Phillips over his refusal to make a transgender-themed cake.

36 emergency calls a month over DIY abortions at home
36 emergency calls a month over DIY abortions at home

An average of 36 calls a month are being made to 999 by women who have taken abortion pills at home during the pandemic, Christian Concern reports.

No date yet for return of singing in public worship
No date yet for return of singing in public worship

The Government is still not able to say when singing will be allowed again during public worship in churches.

Justin Welby condemns Nigeria Primate's 'unacceptable' language on homosexuality
Justin Welby condemns Nigeria Primate's 'unacceptable' language on homosexuality

The Archbishop of Canterbury has issued a strong statement against recent comments from the Primate of All Nigeria on homosexuality.