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Church of England considering transgender re-naming services
Church of England considering transgender re-naming services

The Church of England is examining ways to mark gender transition with the prospect of special services being considered.

\'To love thee more dearly\': The 13th-century prayer that inspired a hit song
'To love thee more dearly': The 13th-century prayer that inspired a hit song

What links a 1970s hit musical and a 13th-century English saint? The answer is, a prayer.

Grenfell Tower: How the Church responded to tragedy – as it always does
Grenfell Tower: How the Church responded to tragedy – as it always does

Churches have poured themselves out in respnse to the deep tragedy of the Grenfell Tower fire.

Strengthening the ties that bind: How MP Jo Cox\'s murder is bringing millions together this weekend
Strengthening the ties that bind: How MP Jo Cox's murder is bringing millions together this weekend

Not since the Queen's Jubilee has an event bought the UK together as much as the death of Jo Cox.

The New Minority: Why as a gay Christian man I stand with Tim Farron
The New Minority: Why as a gay Christian man I stand with Tim Farron

The angry persecution of people of faith is fundamentalist secularism exposed for all to see.

YouTube is dominating youth culture – so how will the Church respond?
YouTube is dominating youth culture – so how will the Church respond?

Many young people spend hours every night on the platform, watching, sharing, making and curating content.

5 Dangers Of Not Knowing Scriptures
5 Dangers Of Not Knowing Scriptures

When we don't spend proper time in God's Word, it won't be long before we start seeing these negative consequences.

Tim Farron\'s full resignation statement: \'I was torn between living as a faithful Christian and serving as a political leader\'
Tim Farron's full resignation statement: 'I was torn between living as a faithful Christian and serving as a political leader'

Tim Farron's resignation caused shockwaves as he announced he was stepping down, not because he was forced out, not because of his party's mediocre election performance, but because being Liberal Democrat leader was incompatible with his Christian faith.

When words fail us: 5 ancient prayers that could change your spiritual life
When words fail us: 5 ancient prayers that could change your spiritual life

In a busy, stressed and cynical world, prayer can be heard. Do we even have the words? A classical church tradition – praying the prayers of others – may be able to help.

Grenfell Tower blaze highlights London\'s divide between rich and poor
Grenfell Tower blaze highlights London's divide between rich and poor

Within a short walk from the social housing block in west London where 17 people – and perhaps many more – died in a devastating fire are some of Britain's wealthiest streets, lined with elegant, multi-million-pound townhouses.

\'Death sentence\' deportation of Iraqi Christians stayed after ACLU court action
'Death sentence' deportation of Iraqi Christians stayed after ACLU court action

The American Civil Liberties Union is trying to prevent the Trump administration from deporting 114 Iraqi Christians who were arrested in Michigan earlier this month.

Archbishop of York: Tim Farron\'s \'tormentors\' should be \'ashamed of themselves\'
Archbishop of York: Tim Farron's 'tormentors' should be 'ashamed of themselves'

The Archbishop of York has said Tim Farron's 'tormentors' who questioned him repeatedly about gay sex should be 'ashamed of themselves'.

Katy Perry cries as she recalls the time God saved her from suicide
Katy Perry cries as she recalls the time God saved her from suicide

The pop star tearfully talked about her Christian upbringing, feeling "ashamed" of having had suicidal thoughts in the past and God's grace helping her through.

5 Bible verses to help you find hope when all seems lost
5 Bible verses to help you find hope when all seems lost

Have you ever got to that point where you reached your wits' end? You can hope in the Lord.

5 Bible verses to rekindle your passion for your work
5 Bible verses to rekindle your passion for your work

Work is very important. Because we work, we are able to finish tasks, earn money to buy our needs, and even work on things that make us happy.

3 reasons why you should focus on developing your daily devotions with God
3 reasons why you should focus on developing your daily devotions with God

Our relationship with God is the most important thing we'll have in our entire life, and having God as our Father can never be compared to anything else in this world.