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Baptist Union of Great Britain, Church of Scotland General Assemblies called off over coronavirus
The Church of Scotland said that cancelling its General Assembly in May was the "only choice" it could make in light of current circumstances.
Church services halted after change to Government guidance
Churches are following the updated guidance from the Government by suspending services for the timebeing over the coronavirus pandemic.
Church of England churches told to suspend services over coronavirus outbreak
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are calling on Church of England churches to suspend public services for the timebeing in light of the escalating coronavirus crisis.
Jeremy Camp thanks fans for getting out to support his movie despite coronavirus
"I Still Believe", the movie about Camp's marriage to late wife Melissa, debuted at number one on its opening night.
Church bells ring out in act of 'solidarity' on muted St Patrick's Day
With many St Patrick's Day celebrations cancelled around the world over coronavirus, churches in Ireland are instead ringing their bells.
Church creates 'wall of kindness' to remember 88-year-old parishioner who died from coronavirus
Darrell Blackley had been a member of St Michael's Church, Middleton, for over 50 years.
Coronavirus social distancing guidance applies to religious gatherings, says Matt Hancock
UK health secretary Matt Hancock has confirmed that the Government's new social distancing guidelines apply to places of worship.
Churches make national call to prayer for coronavirus pandemic
All churches and people of prayer are being invited to join in a national day of prayer and action on Mothering Sunday, which in the UK falls this weekend on March 22.
The vulnerable must not feel 'abandoned' because of coronavirus, say Church leaders
Church of Ireland leaders are calling on parishes across the island to ensure that the lonely and vulnerable in their communities are not left feeling "abandoned" in the wake of increasing social distancing measures.
Government unveils £1.6m in funding to make places of worship more secure
The funding is being made available to help places of worship pay for installing security equipment like CCTV cameras and lighting.
Mothers slam 'disgusting' 'Let's make Down syndrome extinct' T-shirts
Mothers have slammed Amazon over a 'Let's make Down syndrome extinct' T-shirt they found for sale on the online retailer.
Pray, care, communicate - Evangelical Alliance offers coronavirus advice for churches
The Evangelical Alliance is asking churches to care for the vulnerable and be innovative in how they operate during the coronavirus outbreak.
More churches move online as coronavirus spreads
"We're thankful for technology that allows us to host church online and stay connected as a community during this time," said Bethel Church.
Televangelist claims he healed viewers of coronavirus through their TV screens
Televangelist Kenneth Copeland has declared that he has healed viewers of his TV show of coronavirus.
Scottish MSP urges Government to halt gender reform plans
A consultation on changes to the Gender Recognition Act 2004 is due to close this week.
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