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Abortions soar in England and Wales after introduction of DIY scheme
There has been a significant rise in abortions across England and Wales after the Government relaxed regulations so that women could end their pregnancies at home during the pandemic.
50 lessons from 50 years in ministry
Paul Beasley-Murray, Chairman of the College of Baptist Ministers, was ordained in 1970. After five decades of fruitful ministry, he has accumulated a wealth of experience and has more than a thing or two he can share with other ministers.
More young Americans are shunning marriage
The number of younger Americans who are choosing not to wed has reached record levels, according to figures from the Institute for Family Studies (IFS).
Meeting of Church in Wales Governing Body postponed over technical issues
The Church in Wales has had to call off the annual meeting of its Governing Body due to technical issues.
Christian father-of-four sentenced to death for blasphemy
A Christian father-of-four has been sentenced to death for allegedly sending blasphemous text messages seven years ago.
Church pastors facing destitution as tithes dry up in Covid crisis
Pastors around the world are facing destitution and even starvation because of the devastating impact of Covid on church tithes.
Justin Bieber says he's walking with Jesus 'as he leads the way'
Pop star Justin Bieber has told his fans that he wants to "walk in the plans God has for me" as he readies himself to start a family with wife Hailey.
Public life needs a return to 'humility'
Philosopher Michael Sandel, delivering Theos' annual lecture, said public discourse had dissolved into "shouting matches where we don't really listen to one another".
Switch to online church hasn't persuaded people to abandon in-person services
Most Catholics in the UK turned to online church during Covid-19, but very few want to make the switch permanent, a study has found.
Oxford college dean cleared of wrongdoing after investigation
The Very Rev Professor Martyn Percy, dean of Christ Church college and its cathedral, had been accused of failing to fulfil his safeguarding responsibilities.
No change to guidance on church services as Government restricts social gatherings
Tough new measures are being introduced by the Government in an effort to limit a second wave of coronavirus but for now at least, they will not affect church services.
Most evangelicals disagree with the concept of gender fluidity - study
Most evangelicals do not support the increasingly popular view that gender identity can be chosen, according to a major study by Ligonier Ministries.
Police warn pastor over Facebook post welcoming cancellation of Pride event
A Cornwall pastor has been warned by police that he could be breaking the law after he wrote on Facebook that he was glad the local gay Pride event had been cancelled.
Pure Flix co-founder David AR White announces split from wife
The veteran Christian actor, who starred in God's Not Dead, has parted ways with his wife of 16 years.
Diocese of Salisbury raises £78,000 for Sudan and South Sudan amid threat of famine
With millions in need in Sudan and South Sudan, the Diocese of Salisbury is sending over £78,000 to help the efforts of Anglicans on the ground in the two countries.
One in five cohabiting mums say relationship with partner worsened during lockdown
Cohabiting mothers were three times as likely as other respondents to report that their relationship got worse during lockdown, according to a major new study.