Churches at risk without long-term repair funding, MPs warn
The government is being called upon to make permanent a scheme that helps listed places of worship manage costly repair and maintenance bills.
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Sheffield churches' environmental stewardship gets a welcome boost
A group of nine churches across Sheffield has received a donation of free gardening tools as part of a citywide effort to promote environmental care and community engagement.
Ugandan Christian convert killed by Muslim relatives while praying at home
A 37-year-old Christian convert in eastern Uganda was killed by members of his own family on Friday 18 July after they forced their way into his home and found him praying in the name of Jesus, according to local sources.
Christian family expelled from Indian village after forced conversion attempt
Chhattisgarh is increasingly becoming a concerning place for Christians
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7 practical tips for sharing your faith as a Christian
How can we better communicate our faith and extend genuine invitations to church? Here are seven practical tips to help.
Christian street preacher 'relieved' after case dropped by Crown Prosecution Service
A Christian street preacher who was arrested after challenging Islam in public has said he is "relieved" by the Crown Prosecution Service's decision not to pursue a case against him.
The woeful ignorance of Justin Welby - Part Two
Polyamory and open marriages are the next frontier for progressives. Yet the Church seems to be sleeping at the wheel.
New study finds parenthood deepens sense of purpose
A sweeping new study analysing over 43,000 participants across Europe and Israel has revealed a nuanced picture of modern parenthood
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Druze convert and family killed in Syrian violence
He was killed for being a Druze, rather than for his Christian faith, according to an Open Doors partner.
Indonesia: Christians told building church would disrupt social harmony
The government has indicated it will make efforts to protect religious freedom.
Archbishop of York issues strong condemnation of Gaza crisis
A bag of flour in northern Gaza is now reported to cost over £400
Lynn Green elected Vice Chair of Baptist World Alliance
Green will continue in her role as head of the BUGB.
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The woeful ignorance of Justin Welby - Part Two
Polyamory and open marriages are the next frontier for progressives. Yet the Church seems to be sleeping at the wheel.
The Bible and food: why it's so much more than eating
Eating - and eating together - is never a side note in the biblical story. It is one of the ways God forms community, renews covenant, and reveals Himself.
Will the Church of England save the Tories?
The Church of England has often been described as "the Tory Party at prayer".
Do more to protect church buildings from crime, government told
West Yorkshire is the worst area for crimes targeting churches, according to data compiled from Freedom of Information requests.
Age verification on pornography websites welcomed
The average child in the UK will first see online pornography at age 13.
Bishop of Sheffield to head Orgreave inquiry
Bishop Wilcox acknowledged the “weight of expectation” surrounding the inquiry.
End persecution of Apostolic Church, Armenia told
The Armenian government claims it is trying to save the church.
Jerusalem Church leader: 'End this nonsense, end the war'
Despite the horrors of the war, the "dignity of the human spirit" can still be seen, said Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa after a visit to a Gaza church bombed by the IDF.
Slovenia votes in favour of assisted suicide
A number of countries have introduced the controversial practice.
Calls for prayer as final verdict approaches in trial of ex-gay Christian
Grech, a Maltese Christian and former finalist on the X Factor Malta TV show, is being prosecuted for allegedly advertising ‘conversion practices’.
DR Congo seeks new peace deal with militia group
Will there ever be peace in the DRC?
Islamophobia definition could silence legitimate debate, say Christians
The Christian Institute has cautioned that creating a formal definition of “Islamophobia” risks eroding free speech and stifling legitimate criticism of religion.
New guidance on sex education gets mixed reaction from Christians
Updated guidance on relationships and sex education (RSE) from the Department for Education has received a mixed reaction from Christians.
Tory MP calls for revival of Christian politics
“Our democracy is founded on Christian faith.”
Canon Andy Roberts MBE named new CEO of Church Mission Society
The Church Mission Society (CMS) has announced that Canon Andy Roberts MBE will take over as its next chief executive officer, stepping into the role on 1 August 2025.
Ireland records highest annual number of abortions since legalisation in 2019
Newly released figures from Ireland’s Department of Health reveal that 10,852 abortions were carried out in the country in 2024 — the highest annual total recorded since abortion was legalised in 2019.