Church

St David's Day: 4 Reasons He Was An Awesome Saint
Today is St David'd Day, when the world recognises the iconic patron saint of the Wales. Who was he?

#AshesToGo At Start Of Lent As Clergy Offer Commuters 'Ash n' Dash'
Commuters and office workers will be offered 'ashes to go' in a series of innovative schemes by clergy marking the start of Lent.

Why Do Christians Get 'Ashed' On Ash Wednesday?
Social media is helping make Ash Wednesday better known â but what does it mean?
Theresa May: We Must Stand Up For Persecuted Christians
Theresa May has vowed to stand up for persecuted Christians in an address to Church leaders in Downing Street on Tuesday.

Does Being Conservative On Gay Sex Help Church Growth?
Anglicans must listen more carefully to the rapidly growing conservative provinces like Nigeria and South America, according to the head of major project assessing the state of the Church around the world.

St Paul's Celebrates First Female Chorister In 1000 Years
St Paul's Cathedral has appointed its first ever woman into its adult choir, a milestone in the Cathedral's 1000 year history.

'Glitter Ash' For Gay Christians On Ash Wednesday
Gay clergy will offer ashes mixed with purple glitter on Ash Wednesday to welcome LGBT people into church.

100,000 Evangelicals Unite At Gatherings Around UK In New '17:21' Prayer Initiative
An unprecedented display of evangelical unity across the UK is expected to be launched in April with over 100,000 Christians expected to take part in a new initiative called 17:21.

This Tennessee Pastor Is Furious After Planned Parenthood Thanks Him For Donations: 'It Wasn't Me'
A pastor in Tennessee is complaining after he was pranked in a fundraising campaign for the controversial Planned Parenthood organisation.

Czech Christian Freed By Sudan Speaks Of Beatings, Torture
Petr Jašek, the Czech Christian freed from prison in Sudan, has spoken of the beatings and humiliation inflicted on him there.

When will Christ return? Evangelical pastor John Piper answers
Christians all believe that Jesus Christ will return to this world to rule and set all things right as what the Bible says. There is no debate about that. But the question that has befuddled many Christians is the time of the Second Coming of Christ.

When Does Lent 2017 Start And End, And What Is Lent Anyway?
Lent is a 40-day religious observance that takes place before Easter celebration. During this time, Christians try to replicate Jesus Christ's sacrifice and resistance in the desert for 40 days.

Dying Bishop Calls For Church To Allow Gay Marriage
A serving bishop has openly called on the Church of England to welcome gay marriage in a letter announcing he has a terminal illness.

Pope Francis May Visit War-Torn South Sudan With Archbishop Of Canterbury
Pope Francis is considering visiting the troubled nation of South Sudan with the Archbishop of Canterbury.

Tim Keller's Leaving Redeemer Presbyterian: 5 Lessons For Christian Leaders
After 28 years of service, Tim Keller is stepping down from leading the church that he planted in Manhattan. Here are five things I think we can learn from this radical move.

Tim Keller Steps Down From Redeemer Presbyterian Church
Keller, 66, is a highly-regarded and influential theologian who has won praise for his Christian apologetics ministry.