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The gift of childlike curiosity
As we end 2021 and step into 2022 - despite the world still filled with uncertainty and possible fear as to what a post-pandemic world might look like - we are called to open our eyes to the world again with curiosity, wonder and all of what God is looking to unlock for us and those around us.
Get the booster jab, says Church of England as Omicron spreads
With increased concern over the spread of the new Omicron variant, the Church of England is advising people to take the booster jab as soon as they can.
Christian electrician launches legal action against NHS Trust
A Christian electrician is taking legal action against an NHS Trust after he was dismissed following a complaint from a colleague claiming he had made "offensive" comments about multiculturalism, Islam and marriage.
Children are among 10 Christians killed in overnight raid
An overnight raid on a village in Nigeria's Plateau state has left 10 Christians dead, including several children.
School district reinstates books to library despite 'pornography' concerns
The largest school district in the US has said it is reinstating two books to its high school libraries after a review into concerns raised by a mother that they contain "pornography" with graphic descriptions of sex acts between men and boys.
Calls to end DIY abortions after NHS data reveals risks to women
Data from Freedom of Information Requests show that over 10,000 women have needed medical treatment since the introduction of the pills-by-post service at the start of the pandemic.
Waiting with hope this Advent season
As Advent begins, Claire Musters recognises the difficult year many of us have had but encourages us with suggestions of how we can still look forward with expectation and hope
Making room for Jesus this Advent
As we journey through this Advent season, may we remember that we live in a world of overindulgence, over-commitment, premature multiplication, and shortcuts, and shortcuts almost always lead to compromise.
Colombian social media star wins case over YouTube video removal
A Colombian YouTuber is celebrating after the courts this week threw out a lawsuit against her for speaking about her traditional marriage beliefs on the video-sharing platform.
Covid is making more pastors want to quit full-time ministry
A new study from Barna reveals that nearly four in 10 Protestant pastors are "seriously considering" leaving full-time ministry.
Anglican leaders call for 'bold' action to counter 'vaccine hesitancy'
They also called for measures to improve vaccine equity around the world.
Attendance and giving significantly impacted by pandemic, study finds
Average weekly in-person church attendance has fallen by around a third and a majority of church leaders report a decrease in giving, new research by the Evangelical Alliance has found.
World's most premature baby was born 3 weeks before UK abortion limit
Curtis Means was born 19 weeks early and weighing seven times less than an average full-term newborn.
Kathie Lee Gifford likens today's cancel culture to McCarthyism
Kathie Lee Gifford has issued a blistering condemnation of both "cancel culture" and today's money-driven church, urging the Body of Christ to remember that the way of Jesus is one of kindness, humility and empathy.
Kidnapping, forced conversion and rape of Christian women and girls is 'human rights catastrophe'
A new report from Aid to the Church in Need has revealed the shocking extent to which atrocities are being committed against Christian women and girls.
Church of England cannot survive by 'spreading clergy more thinly' - Justin Welby
The Archbishop made the comments in a speech this week to the National Farmers' Union in which he also praised "hard-working" vicars.