Church
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Huge rise in number of young people wanting to be clergy in the Church of England
The Church of England is reporting a 14 per cent increase in numbers training for the priesthood, including a 17 per cent increase in women.
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Does Tim Farron's resignation mean the end for Christians in politics?
Tim Farron's resignation claiming that being a political leader and a 'faithful Christian' has been 'impossible' is sparking questions over whether Christians can ever enter play a leading role in politics.
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Archbishop of Nigeria condemns 'sin' of gay sex, offers conservative 'missionary bishops' to any who want them
The era of 'European Christendom' has passed and it is time for a new Reformation to wipe out the 'sinful' practices of gay sex and gay marriage, according to the leader of the Anglican church's largest evangelical province.
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Don't believe the bad press: Refugees are good for communities
Disparate communities and divided religious groups can unite around sponsoring refugee families, churches are being told.
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Conservative parishes declare 'no confidence' in Archbishop of Canterbury
Two churches have declared 'no confidence' in the Archbishops of Canterbury and York in the latest feud over Anglican teaching on sexuality.
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Security or serenity? How London's churches are battling terrorism's culture of fear
After March's terrorist attacks in Westminster, London, how should the city's churches respond? Christian Today spoke with churches across Westminster about the crucial balance of security, serenity, and not giving in to a culture of fear.
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4 things I love about a small church
I recently led worship in a church not far from my own. Like the one where I worship regularly, it's small Ââ between 30 and 40 adults â and that can present problems.
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'God is right there, in the midst of disaster': Christian pastors on the front line helping distraught survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire
Churches in Kensington have become the central hubs of hope and help, and are places where survivors and relatives of those affected can turn to for support
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Faultlines exposed as SBC avoids criticising Trump over 'moral leadership', delays vote condemning alt-right
Yesterday, the SBC adopted a statement which both avoided pointed criticism of current holders of political office and rejected a proposal to condemn the racist, white nationalist 'alt-right' movement which helped see Trump elected.
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Grenfell Tower fire: Churches step up to help, survivors allege safety warnings neglected
Local churches are coming together to help victims of the massive fire that has engulfed the Grenfell Tower block in Latimer Road, west London.
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Vicky Beeching, Tim Hughes, Stuart Townend honoured for 'contributions to worship'
Vicky Beeching, Tim Hughes and Stuart Townend were among stars honoured for their work in modern worship at a special ceremony in Lambeth Palace last week.
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Pope Francis' smackdown: Obey me or lose your jobs
An extraordinary row has culminated in Pope Francis laying out a harsh ultimatum: obey me or lose your jobs.
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The pain for those who are both gay and celibate, when a church changes its doctrine on marriage
David Bennett, a celibate gay Christian, writes: 'If the whole church was living in the costly sacrifice of normal Christian discipleship, homosexuality and celibacy would not be an issue in the slightest.'
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When the monk wedded a nun: The radical marriage of Martin Luther
On this day in 1525, the fiery reformer Martin Luther married a woman named Katharina von Bora. The union was radical for its day â Luther was breaking the rules on priestly celibacy â but endured as an inspiration to many who followed.
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Controversial article likens child sex abuse in the Church to 'terrorism' and 'Catholic extremism'
A leading Australian writer and former politician has likened child sexual abuse in the Catholic Church to 'terrorism' and extremism, arguing that it is responsible for many deaths, mainly by suicide.