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Darkness does not endure, says Archbishop at David Amess memorial service
The Archbishop of Canterbury has paid tribute to the "kindness, humour, grace and simply sheer goodness" of Sir David Amess at a memorial service joined by his parliamentary colleagues.

Sir David Amess' murder violated sanctity of the church in which it occurred - PM
Prime Minister Boris Johnson told MPs on Monday that Sir David was taken "in a contemptible act of violence".

Family of Sir David Amess visit Methodist church where he was killed
The family of slain MP Sir David Amess have visited the church where he was killed in a brutal stabbing attack last Friday.
Pope expresses sadness over attacks in Britain, Norway and Afghanistan
Pope Francis has spoken of his closeness to victims of attacks in Britain, Norway and Afghanistan and their families.

Study: Attendance hemorrhaging at small and midsize US congregations
A new survey of 15,278 religious congregations across the United States confirms trends sociologists have documented for several decades: Congregational life across the country is shrinking.

Please pray, says US Christian group after missionaries abducted
Christian Aid Ministries is asking people to pray for the safe release of its kidnapped workers and their children amid fears that a criminal gang will demand $1m per person.

Sir David Amess remembered as 'man of peace' by heartbroken family
The family of murdered MP Sir David Amess have paid a moving tribute in which they call for tolerance "whatever one's race, religious or political beliefs".

Group of US missionaries kidnapped in Haiti - reports
An armed criminal group in Haiti is reported to have kidnapped a group of US missionaries and children.

Suspect in David Amess killing named by police
Police have named the suspect in the killing of Conservative MP Sir David Amess as Ali Harbi Ali.

Celebrating the 'God moments' in life
Jeff Lucas has a word of encouragement for Christians struggling with the pressures of life and the pandemic: remember what God has done for you.

Contact, listen and bless - 3 ways to support the bereaved
Christians in bereavement ministry have been sharing how the Church can be there for people experiencing the loss of a loved one.

Sir David Amess remembered as a 'pro-life champion'
Since his election in 1983, Sir David has worked relentlessly over the years, championing initiatives in Parliament to introduce more protections for unborn babies and more support for women facing crisis pregnancies.

Murder of Sir David Amess declared a 'terrorist incident'
The Catholic MP was stabbed to death on Friday inside Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea as he met constituents.

Church leaders and politicians speak of 'profound sorrow' after murder of Catholic MP Sir David Amess
Tributes have continued to pour in for pro-life Catholic MP Sir David Amess after his tragic murder on Friday.

Church must go beyond gestures in racism response, say black Christian leaders
Rev Les Isaac, Marcia Dixon and David Shosanya were in conversation at the national Christian Resources Exhibition.

How churches can beat the internet
If churches want to encourage more people to come through our doors â and we do â we need to look at what's on offer.