Church

Atheist minister Gretta Vosper receives standing ovation after ban from church

Gretta Vosper was given a standing ovation by her congregation after taking her first Sunday service since being banned as a minister.

Americans think it's inappropriate for Christian pastors to endorse politicians

Should American pastors use Church services to endorse their preferred political candidates? A big majority of people from the United States think this is unacceptable behavior.

Cardinal stresses Christians and Muslims do not worship the same God: Islamic god 'is a governor'

Some people are claiming that Christians and Muslims worship the same God, but Catholic Cardinal Raymond Burke, an American and former head of the highest court at the Vatican, insists this is not true.

The top 5 things to look for in a new church

It's that time of year when there are new starts â a new job, new place to live or a new start away at college. How can you decide which congregation to become a part of?

Truth and translation: 3 questions about religious language

Religious language can be hard to understand, but is that the point?

Rev Gretta Vosper doesn't believe in God, Jesus or Bible: Church panel says enough is enough

Atheist pastor Gretta Vosper should be dismissed from ministry in the United Church of Canada, a Church committee has decided.

Donations to Church of England hit a record high

Christian worshippers have given record amounts of money to aid the mission of the Church of England, latest figures show.

Pastor shoots dead retired minister during Bible study

A pastor has shot dead a retired minister in a retirement home.

Young people say 'no' to flashy worship, seek church that treats them 'like family'

Flashy worship services meant to attract millennials and teens are doing the oppositeâturning them off instead.

United Methodist pastor keeps job after defying Church rules over same-sex wedding

Rev Val Rosenquist, of the United Methodist Church, will neither lose her job nor face trial after performing a same-sex wedding earlier this year.

Church of England synod members call for 'greater clarity' around status of LGBT people

More than 120 lay and clergy members of the governing body of the Church of Engand are appealing to bishops to recognise that lesbian and gay people are essential to the health and future of the Church.

Iraq: US pastor spends $4,000 buying weapons for Christian militia

A US Pastor has invested approximately $4,000 of his own funds in weapons for a Christian militia engaging ISIS forces in Iraq.

Church still central to teen volunteering efforts, with majority of young kids joining ministry work

Teenagers nowadays are often thought to just be concerned with less important things like social media, and tend to shy away from more significant activities that can contribute to society. A new study conducted by an evangelical Christian polling firm, the Barna Group, however, sought to correct this misconception.

Perry Noble: Alcohol treatment was \'one of the most difficult things I\'ve experienced\'