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Scottish clergywomen say they were mocked by DJ after asking him to stop playing R Kelly
Scottish clergywomen say they were mocked by DJ after asking him to stop playing R Kelly

A group of Scottish clergywomen say a cruise ship DJ began 'mocking' them after they asked him to stop playing the music of R Kelly because of the sexual assault allegations surrounding the singer.

Britain is a 'Christian country', says Education Secretary Damian Hinds - but faith schools cap is staying
Britain is a 'Christian country', says Education Secretary Damian Hinds - but faith schools cap is staying

Education Secretary Damian Hinds has defended schools with a religious character but says he has no plans to lift a controversial cap on faith-based free school admissions.

Church leaders urged to release the power of the gathered community
Church leaders urged to release the power of the gathered community

o many of us have been doing it for so long we have forgotten why we gather – the purpose, the power and the impact the gathered community of Christians can have to bring lasting kingdom change.'

In-tension-al faith:  How to be more like Jesus and more like yourself
In-tension-al faith: How to be more like Jesus and more like yourself

Jesus is not just our hero, he becomes our very identity. We are, quite literally, in Christ.

Two years after abduction, Raymond Koh's family still want answers
Two years after abduction, Raymond Koh's family still want answers

The family of Malaysian pastor Raymond Koh has asked the country's prime minister to order a new investigation into his kidnapping.

Nigerian priest kidnapped and murdered, family still held
Nigerian priest kidnapped and murdered, family still held

Anthony Idris Jata'u, a priest in the Diocese of Sokoto, was kidnapped last Thursday with his wife, three children and two sisters-in-law. His body was found on Saturday.

Sound and light to fill Ripon Cathedral in commemoration of first steps on the moon 50 years ago
Sound and light to fill Ripon Cathedral in commemoration of first steps on the moon 50 years ago

Ripon Cathedral will be transformed by sound and light next month to celebrate 50 years since man first walked on the moon.

Diocese of Guildford partners with Aldershot Town FC and NHS to support young carers
Diocese of Guildford partners with Aldershot Town FC and NHS to support young carers

Nearly 200 young carers were treated to a special day with Aldershot Town FC during their home game against Eastleigh FC last Saturday.

Westerners view Islam less favourably than other religions, study finds
Westerners view Islam less favourably than other religions, study finds

Significant numbers of Westerners do not see Islam as compatible with the values of their society, new research from YouGov has revealed.

Unborn baby receives groundbreaking surgery while still in the womb
Unborn baby receives groundbreaking surgery while still in the womb

Eloise's mother Bethan was given the option of aborting the baby or trying out groundbreaking pre-birth surgery. She says her daughter 'deserves this life'

Trump vows to protect 'millions of innocent beautiful babies' at Texas rally
Trump vows to protect 'millions of innocent beautiful babies' at Texas rally

'Millions of innocent beautiful babies are counting on us to protect them. And we will,' he said.

Joining the family business: Why love, community and creativity are key church values
Joining the family business: Why love, community and creativity are key church values

I have reflected often on the virtues of a family business. In fact, I think that a great family enterprise and a great church have much in common.

Men still dominate UK Christian conference platforms, report says
Men still dominate UK Christian conference platforms, report says

Figures released today show that men out outnumber women on platforms by 62 to 38 per cent – an increase of one per cent on last year.

Three places to begin reading your Bible
Three places to begin reading your Bible

If you have never read your Bible or it has been a long time, let me take a little mystery out of it.

The simple meme that nails liberal-conservative church divisions
The simple meme that nails liberal-conservative church divisions

There's an internet meme doing the rounds online at the moment that unintentionally tells you a lot about the divide in many major denominations.

Do falling divorce rates show men are getting better at marriage?
Do falling divorce rates show men are getting better at marriage?

Tomorrow, Valentine's Day, is traditionally a date when many couples take the plunge and get engaged.