Church

Restored church for ancient Christian community lifts hopes of new unity in Cyprus
Restored church for ancient Christian community lifts hopes of new unity in Cyprus

A restored 14th century church of Ayia Marina Skyllouras in Nicosia, Cyprus has been handed to the island's tiny Maronite Christian community.

Christian candidates in the spotlight: \'Gay cure\' and Brexit in Brighton
Christian candidates in the spotlight: 'Gay cure' and Brexit in Brighton

With the General Election 2017 just days away Christian Today is zooming in on some crucial battleground seats where Christian candidates are in the spotlight.

Scripture Union - Famous evangelical organisation marks 150th anniversary
Scripture Union - Famous evangelical organisation marks 150th anniversary

One of the most well-known names in the evangelical Christian world is marking its 150th anniversary today. Scripture Union, which began on 2 June 1867 in Islington, North London, is celebrating its 150th birthday.

Trump climate cop-out could \'end US supremacy\' on the world stage
Trump climate cop-out could 'end US supremacy' on the world stage

Churches, bishops, the pope and Christian charities are uniting in horror at Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the 2015 Paris climate change agreement.

Will \'Thy Kingdom Come\' fill the churches? Wrong question, says the Archbishop of Canterbury
Will 'Thy Kingdom Come' fill the churches? Wrong question, says the Archbishop of Canterbury

There's no doubt that it's caught people's imaginations. But what's behind it, and how should we assess its worth?

Ancient Christian frescoes in the catacombs of Rome unveiled to the world for first time in centuries
Ancient Christian frescoes in the catacombs of Rome unveiled to the world for first time in centuries

Laser technology has been used to reveal Christian frescoes from centuries ago, hidden until now in the underground tunnels of the catacombs of Rome.

Theresa May urged to appoint religious freedom ambassador to fight persecution
Theresa May urged to appoint religious freedom ambassador to fight persecution

Theresa May has come under pressure from Labour and Liberal Democrat candidates over efforts to fight religious persecution around the world.

Mosque proposal that led to Southern Baptist controversy gets the go-ahead
Mosque proposal that led to Southern Baptist controversy gets the go-ahead

The controversial mosque proposal that became caught up in a row between Russell Moore and the Southern Baptist leadership is to go ahead.

Archbishop Welby: Don\'t be cynical about politicians, pray!
Archbishop Welby: Don't be cynical about politicians, pray!

The Archbishop of Canterbury has used an appearance on Thought For The Day to call for citizens across the UK to show respect for politicians.

Archbishop of Canterbury faces questions over links to Christian camp in abuse scandal
Archbishop of Canterbury faces questions over links to Christian camp in abuse scandal

The Archbishop of Canterbury is being challenged over his account of how much he was involved with a Christian camp at the heart of a police investigation regarding the abuse of young people.

Former Church of England cathedral canon found dead in suspected murder-suicide
Former Church of England cathedral canon found dead in suspected murder-suicide

A former canon of Leicester Cathedral and her husband have been found dead in what is believed to have been a murder-suicide.

Is Donald Trump about to pull out of the Paris climate change deal?
Is Donald Trump about to pull out of the Paris climate change deal?

Christian humanitarian charities have rushed to warn against the move after Trump tweeted he would announce a decision on climate change in the next few days

The \'Deathless Sermon\': How one preacher changed the world
The 'Deathless Sermon': How one preacher changed the world

Today marks one of the most significant events in Baptist history and ought to be marked every year, at least – realistically – when it falls on a Sunday.

\'I encountered Jesus at the age of 10 and he gave me the gift of joy\': The Archbishop of York prays for the Kingdom
'I encountered Jesus at the age of 10 and he gave me the gift of joy': The Archbishop of York prays for the Kingdom

Archbishop Sentamu on the joy of faith as Christians are being urged to write their own prayers to celebrate God's love during the Thy Kingdom Come global prayer event.

\'BlessU-2\' robot priest in Germany marks 500 years since the Reformation
'BlessU-2' robot priest in Germany marks 500 years since the Reformation

The Protestant Church in Germany has unveiled a robot priest called BlessU-2 marking 500 years since the Reformation.

How your church can use the Reformation anniversary as a gospel opportunity
How your church can use the Reformation anniversary as a gospel opportunity

Is the 500th anniversary of the Reformation interesting only to dusty Church history enthusiasts? Surely events from so long ago can't have any relevance to life and mission today?