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Church closes for 'deep clean' after congregant diagnosed with coronavirus
Church closes for 'deep clean' after congregant diagnosed with coronavirus

A church has closed for a 'deep cleaning' after a service congregant tested positive for coronavirus.

Christian MP condemns 'completely absurd' criminal investigations into LGBT beliefs
Christian MP condemns 'completely absurd' criminal investigations into LGBT beliefs

Päivi Räsänen, a Christian Democrat MP in Finland, has called the criminal investigations into her views on homosexuality "incomprehensible".

Craig Groeschel in self-isolation after attending Willow Creek summit cut short due to coronavirus
Craig Groeschel in self-isolation after attending Willow Creek summit cut short due to coronavirus

Life.Church pastors Craig Groeschel and Bobby Gruenewald were made aware of the diagnosis while travelling back to the US.

God's Timing Is Always Perfect
God's Timing Is Always Perfect

God doesn't want you to worry. But He wants your faith, and for you to trust in Him and His timing.

Ravi Zacharias still in 'severe' pain following spinal surgery
Ravi Zacharias still in 'severe' pain following spinal surgery

Ravi Zacharias' wife, Margie, is asking for prayers as the apologist makes a painful recovery from spinal surgery.

Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem closes over coronavirus
Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem closes over coronavirus

The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem is closing temporarily following reports of an outbreak of coronavirus in the area.

Church fundraising to take legal action against Edinburgh City Council over cancelled conference venue
Church fundraising to take legal action against Edinburgh City Council over cancelled conference venue

Responding to the threat of legal action, the city council said the keynote speaker's views on same-sex relationships were "offensive and discriminatory".

Faith groups join call to Boris Johnson to prioritise climate change
Faith groups join call to Boris Johnson to prioritise climate change

Christian development agencies are part of a coalition of organisations calling on the Prime Minister to prioritise the climate ahead of a major UN summit later this year.

Abortions in England and Wales reach record levels
Abortions in England and Wales reach record levels

The latest data from the ONS shows that around a quarter of all pregnancies in England and Wales in 2018 ended in abortion.

Billy Porter to play 'genderless' Fairy Godmother in Cinderella remake
Billy Porter to play 'genderless' Fairy Godmother in Cinderella remake

"Magic has no gender," claimed the actor known for his tuxedo dresses.

Clifford the Big Red Dog introduces character with two mummies
Clifford the Big Red Dog introduces character with two mummies

The reboot of the animated children's series features a character called Samantha with two mums, Dr and Ms Mulberry.

Fishermen's Mission and Vision Express partner to protect the eyesight of fishermen
Fishermen's Mission and Vision Express partner to protect the eyesight of fishermen

Pilot programmes set up at harbours have found a prevalence of UV damage among fishermen.

'Unfair' tax system is 'suffocating' families - CARE
'Unfair' tax system is 'suffocating' families - CARE

CARE has warned that the current tax burden on families is "suffocating" and "crushing aspiration".

'You can't abandon Christian teaching because some people don't like it' - Christian Institute
'You can't abandon Christian teaching because some people don't like it' - Christian Institute

The Christian Institute has dismissed calls for a change to the Church of England's position on marriage after a poll claimed broad support among Anglicans.

Church of Scotland Moderator 'comes home' to Zambia after nearly 50 years
Church of Scotland Moderator 'comes home' to Zambia after nearly 50 years

The Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly, Colin Sinclair, is touring Zambia nearly half a century after he first went to the African country as a Scripture Union (SU) worker.

Grants offered to churches in flood-hit areas to support communities
Grants offered to churches in flood-hit areas to support communities

Churches in flood-hit areas are being offered grants to help them cover the cost of providing practical assistance to their local communities.