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Church has not faced up to history of racism, say black Christians
Church has not faced up to history of racism, say black Christians

Black Christians have challenged the Church to look at its own complicity in the racism and racial injustice present in modern-day Britain.

Living in the lion's den: the experience of an Iranian house church leader
Living in the lion's den: the experience of an Iranian house church leader

The members of Neda's small house church in Iran cannot arrange their next meeting on the phone: it is too dangerous. Instead, they meet at a bus stop or a grocery store.

Abortions reached record levels in Scotland during the pandemic
Abortions reached record levels in Scotland during the pandemic

Abortion levels were at their highest since 2008 during the pandemic, latest figures show.

Church of Scotland moves towards same-sex marriage blessings
Church of Scotland moves towards same-sex marriage blessings

The Church of Scotland has taken a step closer towards allowing blessings for same-sex marriages.

Vulnerable children need even more support after pandemic
Vulnerable children need even more support after pandemic

Compassion UK is appealing for more support for children and families living with hunger and malnutrition in the world's poorest communities.

Calls for better palliative care as Parliament considers assisted suicide Bill
Calls for better palliative care as Parliament considers assisted suicide Bill

The Care Not Killing coalition said the Bill would leave "many, many people vulnerable".

'I made serious errors,' says Ravi Zacharias' daughter
'I made serious errors,' says Ravi Zacharias' daughter

The daughter of Ravi Zacharias has apologized for not believing the victims of her late father's sexual misconduct and abuse.

Over 100 churches pilot contactless giving
Over 100 churches pilot contactless giving

Collection plates and boxes in churches may soon be a thing of the past as the Church of England pushes ahead with a nationwide effort to introduce digital giving.

Cathedral singers call for re-think on singing restrictions
Cathedral singers call for re-think on singing restrictions

Cathedral singers have added their voices to growing criticism of the Government's restrictions on singing.

Can I pray for my team to win on Saturday?
Can I pray for my team to win on Saturday?

I shall be praying for Brentford's victory on Saturday, knowing that rival fans may be praying for a different outcome. And that's fine too.

Scotland's finance secretary admits to 'tiptoeing around' her Christian faith
Scotland's finance secretary admits to 'tiptoeing around' her Christian faith

Kate Forbes said her Christian faith was "essential" to her being.

George Floyd's last words 'have become our rallying cry' - Church leaders
George Floyd's last words 'have become our rallying cry' - Church leaders

Christians across Britain and Ireland were united on Tuesday night via an online service to mark the first anniversary of the murder of George Floyd.

8 Christians killed and church set on fire in attack in Nigeria
8 Christians killed and church set on fire in attack in Nigeria

Eight Christians were killed and a church burnt to the ground during an attack in Nigeria.

Jim Elliot plaque changed to remove 'savage Indians' reference
Jim Elliot plaque changed to remove 'savage Indians' reference

A memorial plaque for celebrated missionary Jim Elliot is to be re-worded because of offensive language, Wheaton College has announced.

Church called to engage with racial justice on George Floyd anniversary
Church called to engage with racial justice on George Floyd anniversary

An ecumenical Christian group is calling on the Church to engage practically with the issue of racial justice.

Churches light a candle for George Floyd on first anniversary of his death
Churches light a candle for George Floyd on first anniversary of his death

Churches across the UK are lighting a candle to mark the first anniversary of George Floyd's death.