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Methodist Church has 'not eradicated the problem' of racism yet, says Conference Secretary
Rev Dr Jonathan Hustler, Secretary of the Methodist Conference in Britain, said that "racism is a denial of the gospel".
Persecuted pastors, lonely and discouraged, find new hope to carry on
Pastor Joshua from Myanmar was sitting alone in a prison cell, feeling forgotten and hopeless. His persecutors had won. Then a pair of strangers paid him a visit in prison, and everything made sense...
Church of England must set its 'house in order' when it comes to racism
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that the Church of England must continue to repent and take action to address its own failings on racism.
White Christians kneel in repentance for racism before black Christians in viral video
A prayer group from Houston, Texas called Praytest has started a movement after its members made a video showing white Christians kneeling in repentance for racism in front of a group of black Christians.
Natalie Grant says she's lost 1,000s of fans after speaking out against racism amid George Floyd protests
Christian singer Natalie Grant has said that she and her composer husband have lost thousands of fans after they spoke out against racism amid the George Floyd protests.
Church recruits journalist to boost local news
An Anglican church in Kent, south-east England, is taking the 'revolutionary' step of employing a full-time journalist to report on community and church-based news.
Lords Committee critical of extreme NI abortion regime in second report
A highly influential House of Lord's Committee has again criticised the Government's approach to imposing abortion on Northern Ireland.
Christian group challenges Government on Sunday trading plans as churches remain restricted
A Christian campaign group has questioned the Government on why it is prepared to trust large shops to re-open for longer on Sunday but not churches.
Number of people doing the Alpha Course has soared during Covid-19
Not only are more people taking part, there has never been such a low dropout rate, says course developer Nicky Gumbel.
MPs back 'no-fault' divorce Bill
Christians have warned of a spike in divorces at a time when marriages are under greater pressure in the coronavirus pandemic.
Tim Keller asks for prayer after pancreatic cancer diagnosis
Tim Keller has asked for prayer after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
'Sunday is special and we need to keep it that way,' says Christian group
The Christian Institute has criticised Government plans to relax Sunday trading restrictions as it tries to revive the economy following months of lockdown.
Church magazines are weathering the lockdown
While churches across the UK are embracing digital technology by live-streaming services and meeting up via a range of online platforms, the 'humble' church magazine is also being transformed.
Schools can delay implementation of controversial relationships and sex education - DfE
Schools can choose to postpone the introduction of the controversial new relationships and sex education (RSE) curriculum if they do not feel ready, the Government has said.
Dr John Sentamu lays down his crozier on last day as Archbishop of York
Dr John Sentamu is retiring after 15 years as the Archbishop of York.
Government gives greenlight for limited opening of churches from 15 June
Churches will be allowed to open for individual prayer from 15 June, two weeks earlier than first announced.