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Former Kirk Moderator recalls memories of Her Majesty the Queen
Former Kirk Moderator recalls memories of Her Majesty the Queen

The Very Rev Dr John Chalmers, former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and recently retired member of the Chapel Royal in Scotland, shares a reflection on his memories of meeting Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, including a handwritten letter she wrote remarking on his son JJ Chalmers' "fantastic" performance on Strictly Come Dancing:.

At World Council of Churches gathering, Russian church keeps its membership
At World Council of Churches gathering, Russian church keeps its membership

The 11th assembly of the World Council of Churches approved a statement on 8 September regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

In Kazakhstan, Pope Francis is expected to appeal for peace in Ukraine
In Kazakhstan, Pope Francis is expected to appeal for peace in Ukraine

The head of the Orthodox Church in Moscow, Patriarch Kirill, will not be attending the interfaith meeting with the pope.

Majority of pastors don\'t believe Christians should tithe 10% - study
Majority of pastors don't believe Christians should tithe 10% - study

While many Christian churches encourage tithing — giving 10% of one's income to the church — as a biblical commandment, only a minority of pastors subscribe to that traditional view, data from a new Barna study show.

Detransitioners share their regrets
Detransitioners share their regrets

The two-part "Transgressive: The Cult of Confusion," which premiered last week on Fox Nation, features the first-hand accounts of people who once believed they were the opposite sex and underwent experimental hormones and surgeries but have since detransitioned and reintegrated into their natal sex following immense regret and bodily harm.

Thousands queue through the night to see Queen in Scottish cathedral
Thousands queue through the night to see Queen in Scottish cathedral

Thousands of people lined the streets of Edinburgh through the night to see the Queen's coffin as it rests at St Giles' Cathedral.

Cathedral service gives thanks for Queen's 'deep links' with Scotland and its people
Cathedral service gives thanks for Queen's 'deep links' with Scotland and its people

A service of thanksgiving for the life of the Queen was held in St Giles' Cathedral in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh on Tuesday where thousands turned out to see her coffin.

A reflection on Her Majesty the Queen
A reflection on Her Majesty the Queen

By Rev Neil Gardner, minister at Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh, the kirk of Holyroodhouse, and Edinburgh Castle.

A royal chaplain remembers the Queen
A royal chaplain remembers the Queen

The Very Rev Dr Angus Morrison, a member of the Chapel Royal, shares his treasured memories of Her Majesty the Queen.

Queen gave us the 'most wonderful example' of a Christian life and death, says Archbishop
Queen gave us the 'most wonderful example' of a Christian life and death, says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury used his sermon at Canterbury Cathedral on Sunday to pay a moving tribute to the Queen and the way she lived out her Christian faith in word and deed.

Service of celebration for Queen at Scottish cathedral
Service of celebration for Queen at Scottish cathedral

St Giles' Cathedral in the Scottish capital will hold a service today to celebrate the life of the Queen and her connection to Scotland.

Queen remembered at church services on Sunday
Queen remembered at church services on Sunday

Prayers will also be said for Britain's new sovereign, King Charles III.

Queen's funeral to take place at Westminster Abbey
Queen's funeral to take place at Westminster Abbey

The Queen's state funeral is to take place at Westminster Abbey on 19 September on a day of mourning that King Charles III has declared a public holiday.

The Queen's Christian faith in her own words
The Queen's Christian faith in her own words

The Queen held the titles Supreme Governor of the Church of England and Defender of the Faith, but she had a personal and lifelong Christian faith that she often shared publicly. Here are some of the things she said about it over the years.

Queen remembered by Christian charities that enjoyed her patronage
Queen remembered by Christian charities that enjoyed her patronage

The Queen was patron to over 600 charities, many of them Christian and some of them, like Bible Society, the Council of Christians and Jews, and the National Churches Trust, came under her patronage from the start of her reign or very soon thereafter.

'I pray for the guidance and help of Almighty God' - Charles III proclaimed King
'I pray for the guidance and help of Almighty God' - Charles III proclaimed King

Charles III was today proclaimed King in the presence of the Royal Family, Prime Minister, former prime ministers, politicians, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, and other dignitaries.