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Hundreds gather for mass baptism at Bournemouth Beach during heatwave
At the weekend, amid a prolonged heatwave, 92 people were baptised in the sea beside Boscombe Pier in Bournemouth during a public ceremony attended by hundreds of people.
John MacArthur, respected pastor who defied Covid lockdowns, dies at 86
John MacArthur, the California-based Bible teacher, pastor and author known for his polarizing theological stances and defiance of Covid-19 lockdowns, has died at 86.
Church of England approves multi-million pound abuse redress scheme
The comprehensive redress scheme was approved by its parliamentary body, the General Synod, after four years of debate and discussion.
Church of England's parliament backs new law to support Armed Forces chaplains
On Saturday, as many were watching the men’s doubles players battle it out on Centre Court at Wimbledon, the General Synod of the Church of England sat down to discuss a Measure (or law) to regularise the ministry of Church of England’s Chaplains to the Armed Forces.
Church of England approves £1.6 billion funding package for next three years
The Church of England's parliamentary body has approved a spending package for the next three years to the tune of £1.6 billion.
Low birth rate and soaring abortions are a sign of 'cultural rot', says pro-life group
In some parts of the country, nearly half of pregnancies end in abortion
Pentecostal Church demolished by Sudanese forces
It's not the first time a church has been targeted in Sudan
Priests demand probe after arson at ancient church in West Bank's last remaining Christian town
Priests in the last remaining Christian town in the West Bank have called for an "immediate and transparent investigation" following a series of alleged attacks by Jewish settlers in Taybeh.
'Being Church in a time of conflict' - Church of England confronts global threats
Members of the Church of England’s General Synod arrived in York yesterday for five days of deliberation and discussion.
NHS urged to engage meaningfully with faith groups
Engagement should be more than "tokenistic", says FaithAction.
What does true freedom look like?
In today’s world, “freedom” is often defined as the ability to act, speak, or think however we want. But Scripture offers a radically different, and far deeper, understanding of freedom.
Community-led school in South Sudan brings 'spring of hope' during humanitarian crisis
Fourteen years after gaining independence, a community-driven initiative is igniting hope for a better future through education in South Sudan.
7 simple ways to stay close to God when you're on holiday
Here are 7 simple, meaningful ways to stay connected to God - no matter where you are.
Christians face 'increasingly perilous existence' in Syria; church bombing serves as 'brutal reminder'
The bombing at the Mar Elias Church in Damascus, Syria, last month that killed over two dozen people is an indication that Syria's Islamist-led authorities under President Ahmad al‑Sharaa are enabling radicalism that threatens the existence of Syria's Christian community, experts warn.
Church calls for reform of tax and spend regime
The document takes issue with Britain’s current “individualised” form of taxation, saying this this puts single-earner families “at a significant disadvantage”.
Four CofE dioceses to receive £30m to spread the gospel
More than half of the funds (£17.8 million) are going to the Diocese of Birmingham.