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Church of England's synod will not debate sexuality, prompting fury from campaigners
The Church of England's ruling synod will not debate the possibility of formal services to bless same-sex couples at its next meeting this July, prompting fury from campaigners.

The sad story of Methodist founder John Wesley's marriage
May 24th marks the day an Anglican priest named John Wesley had a spiritual experience that changed his life, and arguably transformed the church. But many don't know a more sombre side to Wesley's life: his tense, and even violent relationship with his wife.

Reclaiming evangelicalism: How US churches are distancing themselves from Donald Trump
The National Association of Evangelicals, which represents 45,000 churches across 40 different denominations, this weeksought to clarify who evangelicals are when the word has been conflated with support for Donald Trump.

Michael Curry and the Royal wedding: What does it mean for the Anglican Communion?
Does Justin Welby's recommendation of Curry suggest which way he is leaning?

Anglican Intelligence: 5 things even spiritual Alexa can't do (yet)
The CofE has launched an Alexa 'skill', enabling millions across the nation to put questions of faith to the voice-controlled digital assistant. But, thankfully, there are still a few things Alexa can't do yet.

Church pastor, his wife & daughter sentenced after dispute sparked by affair with Sunday School teacher
An Ohio pastor, his wife and daughter who were initially accused of robbing a Sunday school teacher and then fleeing their church minutes before the start of a worship service in February, were all sentenced Monday as it was revealed that the incident was triggered by an affair.

'Judgment of God has come' on the Southern Baptist Convention, warns Al Mohler
Two Southern Baptist Convention heavyweights have warned 'the judgment of God has come' on the evangelical denomination and criticising the 'incalculable damage' done by the controversial former president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Paige Patterson.

Questions about God? Now you can ask Alexa
The Church of England has today launched its own Alexa 'skill', allowing millions of users of the voice-controlled virtual assistant to pose to it their questions about the Christian faith, prayer and where to find the nearest church events.

Why Jesus is no longer the one way to heaven for many American Christians
Just over two months ago, as winter landed its final blows of snow in New York City, Michael A. Walrond Jr. of Harlem's 10,000-member First Corinthian Baptist Church landed an ideological blow of his own in traditional Christendom.

5 End Times prophecies that failed
Monday marked seven years since former Family Radio President Harold Camping's much publicized prediction that May 21, 2011, would be the start of the Rapture failed to materialize.

Theresa May's 'hostile environment' policy has made UK 'markedly nastier', says CofE's policy adviser
Theresa May's 'hostile environment' policy on immigration has created a country which is 'markedly nastier', the Church of England's policy advisor has said.

Church of England warns 'reluctant' clergy: Learning to spot abuse not 'optional extra'
Learning to spot potential child abuse is not an 'optional extra', grumbling clergy are being told, as the Church of England admits some turn up to training 'reluctantly'.

Catholic home accused of allowing 'illegal' adoptions
A Catholic-run home in Northern Ireland has been accused of 'illegal' cross-border adoptions after allegations emerged it had shipped babies overseas against their mother's will.

Australian court fires staffer for accessing information about trial of cardinal facing sexual misconduct charges
A staff member of Victoria's county court in Australia has been fired for allegedly accessing sensitive information about the trial of Cardinal George Pell, who has been charged with sexual assault.

Ohio Victory Christian Center megachurch gives away free gas to 100+ motorists
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, a megachurch in Ohio has decided to give back to the community by fueling up more than 100 motorists with free gas.

Number of American Christians who believe evangelism is their responsibility plummets, Barna poll says
A new study conducted by Barna Research as found that the number of American Christians who believe that sharing their faith is necessary has dropped by 25 percent in a quarter of a century.