Church

New church is at the heart of Scotland's biggest regeneration project in Sighthill, Glasgow

A brand new community church hub is ready to open its doors and welcome in worshippers at the heart of the biggest regeneration project in Scotland underway at Sighthill, Glasgow.
Archbishops' movement inspiring Christians worldwide to pray for friends and family

An ecumenical movement launched by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York has inspired a fresh wave of prayer among Christians for their loved ones.
Hungarian husband and wife team move to Shetland to help with church shake-up

A Hungarian minister and his family have arrived in Shetland to help the Church of Scotland as it continues to undergo huge changes in the face of declining membership.
Language in Brexit debate has become 'unacceptable', say bishops

Church of England bishops have called for people on all sides of the Brexit debate to "speak to others with respect" after a week in which the Prime Minister came under fire over his comments on Britain's withdrawal from the EU and a number of MPs revealed they had received threats.
35 million young people to have abandoned the Christian faith by 2050 - report

It is also predicted that Christianity in America will make up just 59 per cent of the country's population by 2050, compared to 73 per cent today.
Power and piety: what one of England's oldest stone churches is telling us about the spread of Christianity

The excavation at a small Kent church is shedding new light not only on Ethelburga and her church, but how the foundation that was laid for the early progression of Christianity in Britain from a fledgling foreign faith in a pagan land, to a religion closely bound up with royal and political power.
New lay ministers encouraged to be "lifelong learners" of Christian faith amid "challenging times"

The Rev Canon Doug Chaplin encouraged 40 new lay ministers to regularly study the Bible and be "lifelong learners" of what it means to live in Christ's image during a special service at Worcester Cathedral.
13,000ft leap of faith for the Bishop of Lewes

The Bishop of Lewes took a literal leap of faith this week when he jumped out of a plane at 13,000ft in aid of church work in communities.
Fashion catwalk at cathedral is 'antithesis of Christian gospel'

The Queen's former chaplain, the Rev Dr Gavin Ashenden has criticised Southwark Cathedral for hosting a high profile fashion catwalk featuring scantily clad models.
Vicar fears closure of iconic Birmingham Church unless Â£40,000 can be raised for urgent roof repairs

An iconic church in Birmingham is facing closure unless Â£40,000 can be raised to make urgent repairs to its roof.
Innovative new school programme to teach hundreds of children about Christianity

10 Must Know Bible Stories will teach Scottish school children about Noah's Ark, David and Goliath, and the parables of Jesus.
Church of Scotland sues treasure hunter over share of Â£2m Viking hoard

A treasure hunter is being sued by the Church of Scotland following the discovery of a Â£2m Viking hoard on their land.
Justin Welby warns against 'misuse of power' in visit to site of Indian massacre

The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken of his shame and sorrow over the horrific massacre of men, women and children at Jallianwala Bagh, India, a hundred years ago.
Pastor Jarrid Wilson tweeted about suicide before taking his own life

Pastor Jarrid Wilson had tweeted about suicide before he tragically took his own life on Monday evening.
Megachurch pastor Jarrid Wilson dies by suicide after struggling with mental health

Megachurch Pastor Jarrid Wilson, who served as the associate pastor at Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California, has died with reports indicating that he committed suicide on Monday night. He passes away aged just 30 following a struggle with mental health issues.