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Thousands call in to new free worship phone line
Thousands call in to new free worship phone line

Over 6,000 people called the Daily Hope dial-in worship service in the first 48 hours after it launched.

'Give generously,' says Gordon Brown as Christian Aid Week goes digital
'Give generously,' says Gordon Brown as Christian Aid Week goes digital

Christian Aid Week - an annual seven-day drive to raise funds for the humanitarian agency - is going digital for the first time because of coronavirus.

Church and charity leaders call for tax justice during Covid-19 pandemic
Church and charity leaders call for tax justice during Covid-19 pandemic

The leaders urge the UK Government to refuse bailouts to companies that "continue to avoid responsibility, making huge profits yet hiding their wealth in tax havens".

Bethel's Bill Johnson says Christians should not view the miraculous as a 'controversial side issue'
Bethel's Bill Johnson says Christians should not view the miraculous as a 'controversial side issue'

The pastor said miracles were "the heart and nature" of who Jesus was and what He did during His time on earth.

52 years of abortion in the UK: 9,446,068 lives lost since 1967 — one unborn baby every 3 minutes
52 years of abortion in the UK: 9,446,068 lives lost since 1967 — one unborn baby every 3 minutes

Almost 1 in 4 (24%) pregnancies in England and Wales now ends in abortion, according to the most recent figures.

Global letter-writing campaign launched in support of Christian imprisoned in North Korea
Global letter-writing campaign launched in support of Christian imprisoned in North Korea

A global letter-writing campaign has been launched to call for the release of a Christian man imprisoned in North Korea for the last six years.

Rebuilding work starts on historic Iraq church destroyed by ISIS
Rebuilding work starts on historic Iraq church destroyed by ISIS

Restoration work has begun at the Conventual Church of Our Lady of the Hour in Mosul, which dates back to the 1800s.

Domestic abusers are exploiting coronavirus lockdown, Christian campaigner warns
Domestic abusers are exploiting coronavirus lockdown, Christian campaigner warns

Gender justice campaigner Natalie Collins is calling on the Church to be vigilant after reports of a rise in domestic abuse during the coronavirus lockdown.

Danish Bible Society responds to criticism over new translation
Danish Bible Society responds to criticism over new translation

The Danish Bible Society called the criticism "fake news".

Christian charity sends PPE to religious and charity workers on coronavirus frontline
Christian charity sends PPE to religious and charity workers on coronavirus frontline

A Christian charity has made £194,000 worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) available to religious and charity workers delivering vital frontline services.

What can we learn from death?
What can we learn from death?

Our prayer should be like Moses, that we might gain wisdom and learn lessons that will inform our days on earth.

Worship phone line launched to reach older Christians
Worship phone line launched to reach older Christians

The phone line is available 24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044 and has been set up particularly for those who are unable to join online services because they don't have internet access.

Justin Welby to lead first assembly at Government-backed virtual school
Justin Welby to lead first assembly at Government-backed virtual school

Justin Welby will be delivering a message of hope at the first assembly of a new virtual school created to help primary and secondary children being educated at home during the lockdown.

Priscilla Shirer on coronavirus: Satan will use COVID-19 to attack God's people
Priscilla Shirer on coronavirus: Satan will use COVID-19 to attack God's people

Priscilla Shirer has issued a warning to Christians, saying that Satan is using the coronavirus pandemic as a "tactic to discourage God's people".

Pastor, father of 9 dies of coronavirus; Passes away days after celebrating recovery
Pastor, father of 9 dies of coronavirus; Passes away days after celebrating recovery

A Michigan pastor has died of complications from contracting coronavirus, just days after sharing an inspiring testimony of defeating Covid-19.

God is using Covid-19 to 'prune the Church' - Francis Chan
God is using Covid-19 to 'prune the Church' - Francis Chan

God is using coronavirus to "prune the Church and cut off branches that aren't bearing fruit", Francis Chan has said.