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Church groups urges EU to change approach to migrants rescued at sea
The heads of EU institutions are being called upon by European Church groups to change their approach to asylum and migration, particularly where it concerns the rescue of migrants at sea.
Jonathan Fletcher's former church to undertake lessons learnt review following spiritual abuse accusations
Thirtyone:eight has been commissioned by Emmanuel Church Wimbledon to carry out an independent lessons learnt review following complaints of spiritual abuse against its former pastor Jonathan Fletcher.
Christian street preacher receives £4,000 payout from police for wrongful arrest
A Christian street preacher is to receive £4,000 from Cumbria Police after being arrested and detained in a cell for almost six hours.
Kanye West and Joel Osteen are planning supersize event at Yankee Stadium
Joel Osteen's 40,000-seater megachurch wasn't big enough for Kanye West, if TMZ's reports are to be believed.
Most read Bible verse of 2019 was Philippians 4:6
If what we read from the Scriptures is an indicator of how we are feeling about life, YouVersion's most read Bible verse could be a sign of the times.
1,200 wooden crosses to remember those who have died from drugs
A Glasgow church is planting nearly 1,200 wooden crosses to remember people whose deaths were connected to drugs.
Please stop volunteering in orphanages, Christians told
An appeal has gone out to Christians to refrain from volunteering in orphanages because of concerns that it "reinforces trauma and abandonment" in institutionalised children.
Former Kirk Moderator's 'reverse advent calendar' encourages acts of kindness
The former Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly has launched a 'reverse advent calendar' encouraging tiny acts of kindness in the run up to Christmas.
Mary Berry joins Salvation Army's spectacular Christmas concert at the Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Albert Hall was filled with festive music and carol singing last night for the Salvation Army's annual Christmas concert.
Many Americans have a positive view of the church but want it to stay out of politics
New research by Pew reveals that many Americans have a positive view of the role played by the church in society, but less so when it comes to the nation's political life.
Megachurch Pastor Jarrid Wilson is in Heaven despite suicide - Greg Laurie
Greg Laurie is standing by his belief that Jarrid Wilson is in Heaven despite his suicide after receiving "angry messages" from other Christians who disagree with his point of view.
Justin Bieber starts leading his 122 million Instagram followers in prayer
The pop star and committed Christian has posted three prayer guides in the past week, which have been played around a million times each.
Resurgence of nationalism is a 'setback for humanity', says German theologian Jürgen Moltmann
The 93-year-old said the new wave of nationalism taking root in many countries was a "setback for humanity".
After deadly church attack, evangelical leader in Burkina Faso says only love, not revenge can bring peace
An evangelical leader in Burkina Faso has called on Christians in the country to choose love over revenge after a church attack on Sunday left 14 people dead.
Politicians should be concerned with more than just Brexit - Rowan Williams
The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has called on politicians to think beyond the short-term and offer a long-term vision for a more sustainable global order.
Government must do more to tackle violence against women and girls - Christian Aid
The UK government must use its aid budget and diplomatic influence to promote security for women and girls around the world and especially in conflict zones like Afghanistan, Christian Aid has said.