Church

Saying it with flowers: How a Manchester church reached out to its local mosque
Saying it with flowers: How a Manchester church reached out to its local mosque

One church in the city's Levenshulme district was determined to make sure Muslims in the area knew they were accepted and loved.

Rival \'missionary bishop\' to be announced by GAFCON as Scottish Anglicans fight off split
Rival 'missionary bishop' to be announced by GAFCON as Scottish Anglicans fight off split

Scottish Anglicans are fighting off a split this week as they prepare to be the first British church to legalise gay marriage.

The medieval martyr who took on Thor: Who was Saint Boniface?
The medieval martyr who took on Thor: Who was Saint Boniface?

Today marks the feast day of Saint Boniface, the eighth-century 'Apostle to the Germans' who boldly brought Christianity to a pagan land.

Church is 17th most trusted body in the UK, out of a list of 24
Church is 17th most trusted body in the UK, out of a list of 24

The Church is only the 17th most trusted public institution in the UK according to a new survey. 24 different institutions were ranked by how much they are trusted by the public.

\'A clear sign of the demonic\' – Archbishop of Canterbury on London\'s Islamist terror
'A clear sign of the demonic' – Archbishop of Canterbury on London's Islamist terror

With the Holy Spirit, the club of the Church 'becomes the greatest army in history'. It grows into an army without weapons, an army of peace that overthrows empires and brings revolution with hope.

\'We acknowledge the reality of evil.\' Archbishop Welby on the London terror attack
'We acknowledge the reality of evil.' Archbishop Welby on the London terror attack

The Archbishop of Canterbury spoke of being 'overwhelmed' by the London terror attack at the last service of his Thy Kingdom Come prayer initiative.

Churches should follow cathedrals and not \'bang on\' about God to be successful, says Sir Simon Jenkins
Churches should follow cathedrals and not 'bang on' about God to be successful, says Sir Simon Jenkins

Churches in this country would be more successful if they followed the example of cathedrals and did not 'bang on' about God, claims the writer Sir Simon Jenkins.

Archbishop of Canterbury: UK must not \'hide behind closed doors\' after London attack
Archbishop of Canterbury: UK must not 'hide behind closed doors' after London attack

The Archbishop of Canterbury is warning the UK is in danger of 'hiding behind closed doors' and called on churchgoers to 'overcome danger and those who cause danger'

After London\'s terror attack: A Pentecost prayer
After London's terror attack: A Pentecost prayer

Last night's terrorist attack in London brought fear to the capital once again.

Thy Kingdom Come: How to pray at Pentecost in the face of terror
Thy Kingdom Come: How to pray at Pentecost in the face of terror

Britain has once again suffered the fury of a terrorist attack – the third in under three months, the second in only 10 days.

Prayer and Pentecost: How churches, politicians and the world responded to London attacks
Prayer and Pentecost: How churches, politicians and the world responded to London attacks

Church leaders, politicians and those from other faiths are uniting to pray for London today after at least seven people were killed and nearly 50 injured in a terrorist attack on London Bridge.

Evangelical church member admits in court to starting beating to expel \'homosexual demons\' from fellow member
Evangelical church member admits in court to starting beating to expel 'homosexual demons' from fellow member

One of five people charged with beating a fellow church member to expel 'homosexual demons' has admitted in court that she started the assault by slapping the man.

Archbishop Welby: \'It is our duty to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem just as they did in Nehemiah\'
Archbishop Welby: 'It is our duty to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem just as they did in Nehemiah'

The Archbishop of Canterbury has visited RCCG Jesus house to speak about the 'Thy Kingdom Come' prayer movement.

Pentecost - what is it and why is it so important?
Pentecost - what is it and why is it so important?

Pentecost is the celebration of the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church. The story is recounted in the Book of Acts. 'When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place,' we are told.

How can one of the world\'s most famous churches be in danger of actually falling down?
How can one of the world's most famous churches be in danger of actually falling down?

One of the most iconic churches in the world is in serious danger. Reports say concern is so high among experts that emergency work is required to prevent further damage at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Gay marriage in church in Scotland threatens more division for world Anglicans
Gay marriage in church in Scotland threatens more division for world Anglicans

Gay weddings in British churches are expected to be legalised for the first time next week with the Scottish Episcopal Church (SEC) likely to change their definition of marriage.