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Canterbury Cathedral graffiti project is an act of 'suicide' for the Church
Canterbury Cathedral graffiti project is an act of 'suicide' for the Church

Opposition to Canterbury Cathedral’s controversial graffiti art project has continued, with one Christian writer describing it as part of the “suicide” of the Church of England.

New CofE guide looks at the Christmas ‘we’re not meant to talk about in church’
New CofE guide looks at the Christmas ‘we’re not meant to talk about in church’

Christmas puddings, ‘tasteless’ seasonal jumpers, Boxing Day chutney and unwanted gifts feature in an unusual new guide to the festive season, produced by the Church of England.

Christians call for end to end siege of El Fasher after 22 children killed in airstrike
Christians call for end to end siege of El Fasher after 22 children killed in airstrike

At its core, the conflict is a fight between two rival warlords.

Cultivating the fruits of the Spirit: joy in every season
Cultivating the fruits of the Spirit: joy in every season

In a world filled with exhaustion, anxiety, and endless striving, joy can feel like something reserved for the lucky few — those whose lives seem easy, or whose prayers have already been answered. But biblical joy is not that fragile.

Christian groups support government's charter on child rights
Christian groups support government's charter on child rights

The aim is for all children to grow up in loving families.

NHS should focus less on diversity and inclusion and more on raising maternity care standards, says Family Education Trust
NHS should focus less on diversity and inclusion and more on raising maternity care standards, says Family Education Trust

The Family Education Trust (FET) has said that government’s attempt to make life easier for sexual subcultures has come at the cost of basic maternity services.

Young people in Northern Ireland are open to religion, poll finds
Young people in Northern Ireland are open to religion, poll finds

Research commissioned by The Iona Institute has suggested that young people in Northern Ireland are the most favourable towards religion in the province.

'Something is happening,' says Alpha founder Nicky Gumbel amid reports of a Quiet Revival in the UK
'Something is happening,' says Alpha founder Nicky Gumbel amid reports of a Quiet Revival in the UK

Alpha pioneer Nicky Gumbel is as passionate as ever about seeing ordinary believers introduce others to the Christian faith, especially at a time when so many people are searching for meaning and purpose - and there are signs they are increasingly turning to the Church. 

Sacked Christian teacher warns about erosion of free speech in the UK
Sacked Christian teacher warns about erosion of free speech in the UK

Pearson is being represented in claims of wrongful dismissal by the Christian Legal Centre and has said that his story is a warning about the current perilous state of freedom of speech in Britain.

Four Darlington Nurses face professional misconduct investigations over trans complaints
Four Darlington Nurses face professional misconduct investigations over trans complaints

"Rose" wears male underwear, is trying to get his girlfriend pregnant and presents as male, yet insists on using the ladies changing rooms.

Prominent Beijing pastor detained amid nationwide arrests of underground church leaders
Prominent Beijing pastor detained amid nationwide arrests of underground church leaders

The arrests have been condemned by US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.

Church leaders urge national debate on AI’s impact on work and dignity
Church leaders urge national debate on AI’s impact on work and dignity

We cannot sit on the sidelines, but have a responsibility to engage, point to signs of hope, and do all we can to ensure that the fundamental dignity of every person is upheld.

Glen Scrivener wades into 'the great sex work debate' and Bonnie Blue phenomenon
Glen Scrivener wades into 'the great sex work debate' and Bonnie Blue phenomenon

Christian author and speaker Glen Scrivener has offered thoughtful commentary on 'the great sex work debate' between Louise Perry and Bonnie Blue, hosted by Chris Williamson on his Modern Wisdom podcast. 

Animal rights activists want Archbishop Mullally to ban leather Bibles and beeswax candles
Animal rights activists want Archbishop Mullally to ban leather Bibles and beeswax candles

Animal rights campaigners want the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, to phase out the use of animal-derived materials in churches, including leather-bound Bibles, beeswax candles and wool vestments.

Nigerian Anglicans call Sarah Mullally's appointment as next Archbishop of Canterbury 'double jeopardy'
Nigerian Anglicans call Sarah Mullally's appointment as next Archbishop of Canterbury 'double jeopardy'

'Bishop Mullally has repeatedly promoted unbiblical and revisionist teachings regarding marriage and sexual morality'.

More men attending church than women, especially among Gen X and millennials
More men attending church than women, especially among Gen X and millennials

In a shift that has become much more noticeable in five of the last six years, men, especially among millennials and Generation X, have been outpacing women in church attendance. The trend spiked significantly this year, a new Barna report has found.