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UK Churches call on Government to take urgent action over Turkish assault on Syria

The leaders of the Methodist Church, United Reformed Church (URC) and European Baptist Federation have called on the Government to take urgent action to stop the conflict in north-eastern Syria from escalating.

Christian charity launches drive to encourage more black and minority ethnic people to adopt
Christian charity launches drive to encourage more black and minority ethnic people to adopt

Black and minority ethnic communities are more open to the idea of adopting a child but hesitate because of concerns about official background checks, finances, and the opinion of friends and family, new research has found.

Are we minimising what God can do?
Are we minimising what God can do?

It's easy to only look to God with big issues and for big events and breakthroughs. If we do, we miss what He wants to do in the seeming insignificance of the everyday.

Church leaders appeal for prayer and practical support over Brexit anxiety

"The Church of England must continue to be the Church for everyone."

Kanye West asks Kim Kardashian to stop wearing revealing dresses as it 'affects him' as a Christian
Kanye West asks Kim Kardashian to stop wearing revealing dresses as it 'affects him' as a Christian

Kanye West has spoken out against his wife, Kim Kardashian, for wearing revealing dresses in public, saying that the way she presents herself in public negatively affects him as a born again Christian.

Kurdish female politician executed by Turkish-backed militia in Syria

A Kurdish female politician who had worked extensively to bring together Christians, Arabs and Kurds in Syria, has been executed by a Turkish-backed group.

Katy Perry files appeal against Christian rap song verdict
Katy Perry files appeal against Christian rap song verdict

Katy Perry has filed an appeal after a court ruled against her earlier this year in a copyright infringement case brought by a Christian rapper.

Authorities shut down several churches in Algeria
Authorities shut down several churches in Algeria

Authorities in Algeria on Wednesday closed the Tafath (Light) church building in Tizi-Ouzou, a day after sealing shut the country's largest church despite resistance, sources said.

Christian protesters 'sorry' for disruption to train services after backlash
Christian protesters 'sorry' for disruption to train services after backlash

Christian Climate Action (CCA), the Christian arm of the Extinction Rebellion, has said "sorry" for the disruption to train services in parts of London after a backlash from angry commuters.

Rowan Williams adds name to letter from celebrities addressing climate change 'hypocrisy'
Rowan Williams adds name to letter from celebrities addressing climate change 'hypocrisy'

The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has endorsed an open letter from celebrities to the media addressing their participation in climate change protests.

Church of England's digital reach grows as service attendance continues to fall
Church of England's digital reach grows as service attendance continues to fall

Record numbers of people are seeking Christian contemplation and reflection through the Church of England's apps and social media platforms, but service attendance continues to struggle, new figures have revealed.

What it\'s like on the ground during the Turkey-Syria offensive
What it's like on the ground during the Turkey-Syria offensive

"People are afraid of terrorist attacks that these people might plan after being freed, especially against Christians."

Disappointment as Government abandons online adult content age-check plans
Disappointment as Government abandons online adult content age-check plans

Christian advocacy group CARE has said it is "desperately disappointment" with the Government's decision to ditch plans to introduce age verification checks for online adult content users.

Cross made out of wood from the Titanic to go under the hammer
Cross made out of wood from the Titanic to go under the hammer

A wooden cross made out of oak from the Titanic in memory of those who lost their lives when she sank in 1912 is to go under the hammer this week.

Gloucester Cathedral wins heritage award
Gloucester Cathedral wins heritage award

Gloucester Cathedral has received recognition at this year's Assocation of Heritage Interpretation Awards.

Call for prayer as Christians face more suffering in Syria

The World Evangelical Alliance has called on the global church to pray for Christians in Syria following Turkey's military assault.