Church

How do you become a saint?
As John XXIII and John Paul II acquire their sainthood this weekend, Christian Today examines just how one becomes a saint

On two wheels and a prayer - trainee priests on cycle pilgrimage around Welsh Cathedrals
Tom Bates and Rhun ap Robert are cycling 450 miles to visit Wales' great cathedrals and raise money for St Michael's College and cancer charity Tenovus

David Cameron is right, Britain is a Christian country, says Archbishop of Canterbury
The historical facts may make for uncomfortable reading but they speak for themselves, says Justin Welby

Vicky Beeching: Yes to a theological debate on LGBT theology, no to argumentative tribalism
British theologian Vicky Beeching has opened up dialogue about same-sex marriage and homosexuality within the Church on her online blog.

John XXIII and John Paul II canonisations to be broadcast live in cinemas 3D
Sky has picked up the rights to screen the double canonisation of John XXIII and John Paul II in St Peter's Square in Rome on Sunday 27 April.

Sowing seeds in Pembroke
Local churches in Pembroke came together to share the meaning of Easter with the town in a mini Passion Play last Friday.

Dawn baptisms at Durham Cathedral
Five newcomers to the faith were baptised at the crack of dawn on Easter Day at Durham Cathedral.

Jesus is alive changes everything
The knowledge that Jesus is alive will change even the hardest of situations, Archbishop Justin Welby has reminded the faithful in his Easter sermon

Easter 2014: World may be hurting but God has not abandoned it - Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken of his hope in the power of the Christian faith to heal divisions and bring lasting peace to communities afflicted by pain and suffering.

Rachel Held Evans steps back from the blogosphere for some praying, yellin' and reflection
Popular blogger and bestselling author Rachel Held Evans has announced she is taking a step back from blogging to "pray and yell and listen and reflect" following an intense period of theological debate.

Bible college to close due to lack of trainees
After 120 years of theological training, St Michael's Bible College in Cardiff is looking to close due to a lack of new trainees

Easter 2014: Church Twitter campaign asks what #EasterMeans, 'You can't keep a good God down'
Between now and Easter Day, the Church is asking people to finish the sentence #EasterMeans... with pictures, stories and messages.

Canon Jeremy Pemberton should be disciplined over gay wedding
The Archbishop of Canterbury may be in difficult position but the Church of England cannot afford to stand by and ignore clergyman's gay wedding, say fellow Anglicans

Congregations leaving Church of Scotland over gay ordination 'but no one's rejoicing'
Two Edinburgh congregations are to leave the Church of Scotland as the vote on ordination of gay clergy nears

Mark Driscoll and the culture of bullying: is it a one man stand?
In light of the recent Mark Driscoll controversy, author Alan Molineaux has asked whether church culture has allowed us to play 'pin the blame on the leader', rather than consider the role of those on the sidelines

Pastor Robert McKeehan commits suicide: NC Community Bible Church church shocked at 42-year-old senior pastor's death
The Community Bible Church in High Point, North Carolina is mourning the death of their Senior Pastor, Robert McKeehan, who reportedly took his own life last Friday.