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Pandemic has negatively impacted churches, say half of pastors
Nearly half of Protestant pastors (48%) say that the economic lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic have negatively impacted their churches, but only a small fraction of them say the impact has been "very" negative, according to a new survey.
Social action can contribute to church growth - report
Social action can act as a pathway to growing congregations numerically and spiritually, says a new report from the Church Urban Fund and think tank Theos.
Teaching Bible's view of sexual ethics could be 'hateful' under new law
The Bible could be considered "inflammatory" and seized by police if proposed new hate crime laws get the go ahead in Scotland, The Christian Institute has warned.
Gay Christian campaigner likens calling LGBT relationships sinful to 'homophobia'
Jayne Ozanne said it was "harmful" to tell people in LGBT relationships that they were "sinful".
Christian leaders seek judicial review after 'unlawful' church closures
Christian leaders are pursuing a judicial review after the Government forced churches to close during England's second national lockdown.
Safeguarding complaint against Justin Welby 'has not been substantiated'
A safeguarding complaint made against the Archbishop of Canterbury "has not been substantiated".
Christians unite in national day of prayer
Christians across the UK are today joining in prayer for the nation.
Government restrictions on religion worldwide at record levels
Newly released data from an ongoing Pew Research Center study shows that government restrictions on religion around the world have risen to a record level amid increases in government restrictions on religion in Asia and Pacific countries, most notably.
Gospel for Asia says tax department probe into partner church has been 'wildly mischaracterized'
Gospel for Asia has responded after the Indian government accused its partner ministry, Believers Eastern Church, and leader Bishop K.P. Yohannan of "siphoning out" tax-exempted funds for "personal and other illegal expenses."
Independent investigation into Hillsong NYC to be launched after Carl Lentz firing
An independent investigation into the management of Hillsong NYC is to be launched after its pastor Carl Lentz was fired last week for cheating on his wife.
New Wine cancels 2021 gatherings over pandemic
New Wine has announced the cancellation of its 2021 'United' gatherings in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
'We can't keep up,' say nuns helping after massacre of 50 people in Mozambique
A Christian charity is sending a £90,000 aid package to Mozambique after the horrific massacre of over 50 people by Islamist extremists.
Pakistan court annuls marriage of Christian girl to Muslim man accused of kidnapping her
A high court in Sindh Province, Pakistan on Monday invalidated the marriage of a 13-year-old Catholic girl to a Muslim alleged to have abducted and forcibly married her, sources said.
Christian charity gave 2,600 food parcels to children every day in first six months of pandemic
The Trussell Trust said it had seen a "shocking" 47% increase in demand for emergency food during the pandemic.
Thousands sign petition against Emmerdale's Down's Syndrome abortion storyline
Nearly 20,000 people have signed a petition on Change.org calling on ITV to axe a storyline that involves a disability-selective abortion.
Archbishop of Canterbury pays tribute to the sacrifice of millions in Armistice Day service
Justin Welby remembered the sacrifice of the fallen as well as those who have "put aside all they hold dear" during the current pandemic.