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Kanye West donates to megachurch food drive that has served 350,000 free meals during pandemic
The megachurch fed some 17,000 people in just one day.

Online Spring Harvest hits over a million views
After being forced to move online because of coronavirus, the digital version of Spring Harvest has proved just as big a hit after clocking up over a million views.

Equalities minister says children should be 'protected' from 'irreversible' gender transition decisions
Equalities chief Liz Truss has suggested a cautious approach towards the kind of treatment available to transgender children and young people.

Covid-19 is bringing families closer together - study
While the coronavirus pandemic has thrown up many unexpected challenges this year, families appear to be flourishing, one study suggests.

Deathbed etiquette guidance offers advice on how to say goodbye to loved ones during pandemic
The guide has been developed by the Centre for the Art of Dying Well, a project run by St Mary's University, London, to address some of the specific challenges arising from the strict social distancing measures preventing people from being by a relative's or friend's side.

Coronavirus and Christ: John Piper shares theological reflections on pandemic in free book
John Piper has released a new book sharing his thoughts on what God might be doing through the coronavirus pandemic.

Judge gives go ahead for full trial over trans school guidance
A High Court judge has given the green light for a full trial into Oxfordshire County Council's transgender school guidance.

Christian family movie 'The Pilgrim's Progress' free to watch for a limited time only
The family-friendly movie has been made available for free streaming to support families struggling to find faith-affirming entertainment during the lockdown.

Plea to Government to help 'the forgotten' during coronavirus pandemic
Some people are at risk of being "forgotten" in the distribution of financial assistance from the Government during the coronavirus pandemic, Christians Against Poverty (CAP) has warned.
Christians get behind call for global ceasefire as world grapples with Covid-19
Christians have added their support to a call from the UN for a global ceasefire as many nations seek to address the outbreak of Covid-19.

Coca-Cola and Pepsi challenged to reduce plastic use
An Earth Day challenge has gone out to Coca-Cola and PepsiCo to reduce their use of plastic.

Calls for religious freedom to be upheld during coronavirus pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic must not be used as a pretext for infringing on religious freedom and other human rights, an advocacy group has said.

Greenbelt organisers take 'crushing' decision to cancel festival because of coronavirus
The 47th Greenbelt has been postponed until 2021, with ticketholders offered the option of rolling over their tickets to next year's event.

Vicar of Dibley set to return for one-off special
The special will air as part of the BBC's charity Big Night In.

Family gatherings and church are top priorities for people after lockdown
The top priorities for Americans when lockdown measures are eased is being allowed to gather in homes and churches.

Coronavirus could be 'disastrous' for world's poorest countries
Concerns are growing for the world's poorest countries as coronavirus continues to spread.