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Church must lead the way in speaking out against racism in the UK, says Pentecostal leader
Church must lead the way in speaking out against racism in the UK, says Pentecostal leader

Pastor Agu Irukwu, National Leader of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, said people in the UK must not be under any illusion that the racial challenges seen in the US do not exist here.

UK Church leaders call for soul-searching after George Floyd death

The UK Church is being urged to take a fresh look at racism in its midst after the death of George Floyd at the hands of white police officers in Minneapolis last week.

'We're not there yet,' says PM on re-opening of churches
'We're not there yet,' says PM on re-opening of churches

Boris Johnson revealed concerns about the rate of infection going up if places of worship open to the public right away.

Christian leaders urge Government to allow re-opening of churches
Christian leaders urge Government to allow re-opening of churches

Church leaders are urging the Government to re-think plans to keep places of worship closed until July.

Public back re-opening of churches - poll
Public back re-opening of churches - poll

A new poll has revealed public support for churches opening sooner than the Government's timeline of July 4.

Pandemic 'transforms the Church into Netflix'
Pandemic 'transforms the Church into Netflix'

The Covid-19 pandemic has "propelled the Church into the contemporary world," says a new report from CPAS, an Anglican evangelical mission agency working with UK and Irish churches.

Cardinal Vincent Nichols says it's time for churches to re-open
Cardinal Vincent Nichols says it's time for churches to re-open

The head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales has questioned why car showrooms and outdoor markets are allowed to re-open to the public but not church buildings.

Singing hymns in church could cause 'problems' post-lockdown, Government minister fears
Singing hymns in church could cause 'problems' post-lockdown, Government minister fears

Government minister Robert Jenrick has revealed his concerns over re-opening churches post-lockdown.

Pope, Archbishop share messages of hope and renewal in service to celebrate Pentecost Sunday
Pope, Archbishop share messages of hope and renewal in service to celebrate Pentecost Sunday

The Pope and the Archbishop of Canterbury united in an unprecedented global online service to mark Pentecost Sunday amid the restrictions of Covid-19.

Life and legacy of Ravi Zacharias celebrated at moving memorial service
Life and legacy of Ravi Zacharias celebrated at moving memorial service

Mike Pence, Louie Giglio, Lecrae and members of the renowned apologist's family spoke at the service broadcast live from Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia.

Bishops receive death threats over Dominic Cummings criticism
Bishops receive death threats over Dominic Cummings criticism

Bishops in the Church of England have reported receiving death threats after they spoke out against government aide Dominic Cummings.

'It's OK to not feel OK,' says Prince William during Church service for mental health
'It's OK to not feel OK,' says Prince William during Church service for mental health

The Duke of Cambridge urged people to "reach out" if they were struggling with their mental health in a heartfelt message shared during the Church of England's online worship service on Sunday.

Ravi Zacharias, a man who understood the human search for meaning and dedicated his life to preaching around the globe
Ravi Zacharias, a man who understood the human search for meaning and dedicated his life to preaching around the globe

Ravi Zacharias leaves a legacy of lives changed by his preaching, countless evangelists raised up and supported through his generosity, a renewed confidence in churches across the world that the Christian faith makes sense and deserves to have a hearing in the public square

Ravi Zacharias 1946 - 2020
Ravi Zacharias 1946 - 2020

Once Zacharias found the truth of the gospel, his passion for sharing it burned bright until the very end.

Church closes again after reopening as coronavirus spreads among congregants
Church closes again after reopening as coronavirus spreads among congregants

A church in Georgia which reopened after shuttering due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has shut again after several families reported to have become infected with the virus.

Church isn't about numbers, it's about investing in people and leaders, say Shawn Lovejoy and Judah Smith
Church isn't about numbers, it's about investing in people and leaders, say Shawn Lovejoy and Judah Smith

Looking back, Shawn Lovejoy says his church in its younger years was "a mile wide and an inch deep".