170 baptised at Bigbury-on-Sea
September 11, 2026
Mass baptisms in the sea are becoming more popular.
MPs vote against assisted suicide in 'victory for hope, compassion and life'
September 11, 2026
Almost the exact same Parliament voting for the almost exact same bill - but a very different result.
Historic UK churches face growing maintenance crisis despite £2.6m in grants
September 11, 2026
The National Churches Trust has warned that historic church buildings across the UK are facing mounting financial and maintenance pressures, despite awarding more than £2.6 million in grants during 2025.
National Lottery Heritage Fund pledges £130m for churches, ships and museums
September 11, 2026
£885 million has been invested in over 1,750 projects around the country.
Many Christians among the missing and dead after Nepal floods
September 10, 2026
Christianity has grown in Nepal, despite rising persecution.
MPs urged to reject ‘deadly’ assisted suicide bill
September 10, 2026
Care Not Killing said the passing of the bill would be “catastrophic”.
Street preacher acquitted in Soho ‘safe space’ case
September 10, 2026
The Christian Legal Centre has welcomed the acquittal of a Christian preacher who was accused of violating an LGBT “safe space” by distributing tracts about Sodom and Gomorrah.
Egyptian pastor warns of ‘unholy alliance’ between Islam and left-wingers
September 10, 2026
What do Muslims, LGBT activists and trade unions all have in common?
Seeing God at work in everyday life
September 10, 2026
In her new book, 605 Everyday Miracles, Alpha UK director Chloe Swart challenges the perception that miraculous healing is reserved for extraordinary people or church events.
More than 30 Christians Slain in Plateau State, Nigeria
September 09, 2026
Attacks on villages of one area also leave injuries and destruction.
Church vows to plough on with Project Spire
September 09, 2026
Project Spire has been criticised morally, historically, theologically, practically and legally.
Extremist abductions in Nigeria surge by 153% as violence rises again, report finds
September 09, 2026
Abductions linked to extremist violence in Nigeria more than doubled in the final three months of 2025, according to a new report warning that insecurity in the country is worsening again after several years of comparatively lower violence.
Christian, pro-life groups rally against assisted suicide
September 09, 2026
Andy Burnham appears less keen on assisted suicide than Keir Starmer.
When we are not in control, where do we turn?
September 09, 2026
Creation itself has a way of confronting us with our limitations. And perhaps that is not an entirely bad thing.
We need to rethink what it means to be a grandparent
September 08, 2026
I have felt, in my own life, the joy that grandparenting can bring. But I have also come to see how unevenly that joy, and that responsibility, is shared, says Kim Samuel, founder of the Belonging Forum.
Christian nationalists 'are neither patriots nor Christians', says Church of England's parliamentary rep
September 08, 2026
The Second Church Estates Commissioner made the comments in response to questions from MPs.
Hundreds of churches prepare to welcome Franklin Graham’s ‘God Loves You Tour’ to Manchester
September 08, 2026
Close to 600 churches across the North West are getting ready for a major evangelistic event in Manchester next month, where Franklin Graham is expected to address thousands at the Co-op Live arena.
James Orr stands down as adviser to Reform after donations sting
September 08, 2026
Cambridge theologian James Orr has stepped down as head of policy for Reform UK following a sting operation by climate activists.
Scottish Christian woman recognised in Auschwitz memorial plaque
September 08, 2026
Teacher Jane Haining refused to abandon her Jewish schoolchildren and eventually died in Auschwitz.
Churches make ‘significant’ contribution to essential services in local communities, study finds
September 08, 2026
Churches could be providing as many as a quarter of a million essential community services across England, according to new research.
Earl Spencer is right to raise concerns about the Church of England’s historic buildings
September 07, 2026
The light shone by Charles Spencer, brother of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, on the financial threat to Britain’s historic churches is significant - although there is a notable omission.
Thousands March for Life in London
September 07, 2026
Counter-protestors stormed a Mass at Westminster Cathedral
Ukrainian bishop on war: ‘We understand the value of peace most clearly when it is gone’
September 07, 2026
A Ukrainian Catholic bishop has spoken of the immense value of peace and religious freedom as his country marks 35 years since regaining independence from the Soviet Union while continuing to endure the devastation of war.
Calls for release of Christian pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong
September 07, 2026
Nancy Pelosi told colleagues on the House floor that lawmakers must speak out for freedom.
Decline in marriage and relationships among factors driving global fertility slump - study
September 07, 2026
A growing “relationship recession”, alongside economic insecurity, delayed parenthood and changing attitudes towards having children, is contributing to an unprecedented fall in fertility rates around the world, according to a major new study.
US closes door to Christians fleeing persecution, report warns
September 07, 2026
The United States is on track to admit zero Christians fleeing from the world's worst countries for persecution in fiscal year 2026, according to a new report from the global watchdog Open Doors and the Evangelical refugee resettlement agency World Relief.
What do we know about Jesus’ father, Joseph?
September 07, 2026
What do we actually know about Joseph - historically, biblically, and through later Christian tradition?
First Cornish musical setting of the Eucharist receives cultural award
September 05, 2026
The Cornish People’s Mass, a Eucharistic service entirely in the Cornish language, has been recognised with a prestigious award for its cultural significance. This is the story …
CoE clergy feel 'undervalued, under-resourced, overworked, frustrated and vulnerable'
September 05, 2026
Church of England vicars are becoming an “endangered species” according to Save the Parish, which has just produced a major report into the current state of pastoral ministry within the Church.
Scottish bishop urges support for mothers and children, not more liberal abortion laws
September 05, 2026
Was the so-called expert group on abortion rigged from the start?
Nightclub deal with St Paul's Cathedral a 'sad reflection' on Christianity
September 05, 2026
Questionable music events in Britain's cathedrals are becoming increasingly common
Apology issued after anti-immigration protesters confront clergyman inside church
September 04, 2026
The organiser of a Unite the Right UK demonstration has apologised after a tense stand-off between some of its supporters and a senior clergyman.
Call to Him when He is near
September 04, 2026
Jewish academic and Hebrew scholar Irene Lancaster reflects on repentance and its connection with relationships.
Property investor pledges to support legal fees of arrested street preachers
September 04, 2026
Many street preachers have been arrested in recent years.
Church of England hopes to build 2,000 homes to ease housing crisis
September 04, 2026
The Church of England wishes to "lead by example" in tackling the housing crisis.
Pete Greig shares prophetic word: 'Prepare for war'
September 04, 2026
Christian author and 24-7 Prayer founder Pete Greig has shared a prophetic warning which he believes Christians should take seriously - “Prepare for war.”
Gloucester Cathedral organ auction to support next generation of musicians
September 03, 2026
Gloucester Cathedral is giving supporters the chance to have their names permanently associated with its newly completed organ as part of a fundraising auction supporting music education and outreach.
Venezuelan bishop released after 5 years in prison, alleges torture
September 03, 2026
The case against the bishop was “marred by serious irregularities”.
Christians rally to help victims of devastating Nepal floods
September 03, 2026
Catholics and Evangelicals are doing what they can to aid survivors.
Christians called to engage confidently amid growing curiosity in ‘dangerous’ New Age spirituality
September 03, 2026
The Evangelical Alliance's new free guide tackles the world of crystals, manifesting and tarot and how Christians can share their faith confidently with people attracted to such practices.
Most US Protestant churches have grown since 2023, survey finds
September 03, 2026
A majority of US Protestant pastors say worship attendance at their churches has grown since 2023, with larger congregations recording the strongest growth.
Quarter of Gen Z women in Ireland could remain childless, says report
September 02, 2026
Almost a quarter of Gen Z women in Ireland could reach their mid-40s without having children if current demographic trends persist, according to a new report examining the country’s changing patterns of family formation.
Charles Spencer warns repair costs are leaving churches ‘struggling to survive’
September 02, 2026
Maintaining and conserving old churches has become even harder after the government removed a VAT exemption.
Scottish First Minister urged to rule out abortion up to point of birth
September 02, 2026
John Swinney has been urged to show "true leadership" on the issue.
Younger people drinking less than older generations
September 02, 2026
Is it a generational shift or a reflection of changing behaviour with age?
God is ‘at work’ among heavy metal fans at Download
September 01, 2026
Some festivalgoers have subsequently joined churches after encountering chaplains.
17,000 sign petition against Belfast City Hall's ‘diabolical celebration of abortion’
September 01, 2026
City Hall will be illuminated green to mark “International Safe Abortion Day”.
Is the Church ready for those ‘long conversations’ Anna Faris talked about
September 01, 2026
When actress Anna Faris recently revealed that her teenage son had asked her to accept Jesus Christ, perhaps one of the most interesting parts of the story was not simply that he had shared his faith with her, but how she responded.
What can we learn from the US pastor who created an AI version of himself?
September 01, 2026
A Californian pastor has created an artificial intelligence version of himself to help his flock.
‘No easy answers,’ say church leaders after death of pastor at Christian festival
August 31, 2026
A fundraiser for the family of Pastor Robert Guanco, who died after a sign fell at the Big Church Festival, has raised over £115,000.
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