Could the Church face a ‘silver uprising’?
Churches are being urged to take seriously the contributions of older members - or run the risk of facing a ‘silver uprising’ of discontent from seniors in their congregations.
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Wycliffe celebrates ‘remarkable moment’ as Bible translation advances at rapid pace
“The day is getting closer when everyone has access to God’s word in their own language, thanks to the amazing momentum in the work of Bible translation that has continued in the past 12 months,” Wycliffe Bible Translators has said.
Scottish Parliament honours missionary who died in Auschwitz
MSPs said they hoped Haining's example would resonate with people at a time of rising hate crime and antisemitism.
Evangelicals welcome Spanish moves to redress pension 'injustice'
The issue centres on the treatment of evangelical ministers under and after Franco’s rule.
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Westminster Abbey plans memorial to JRR Tolkien
The memorial will go next to that of his friend CS Lewis.
Ukrainian churches appeal for aid in starving Oleshky
Russia and Ukraine have blamed each other for the crisis in Oleshky.
400% increase in euthanasia deaths in Australian state of Victoria
Right To Life UK said the surge in numbers showed why UK MPs were right to reject assisted suicide.
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Why the Archbishop of Canterbury’s award controversy matters
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More than one in four US Protestant churchgoers believe some biblical truths become outdated
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Christian leaders issue ‘sober and urgent call’ for Western Church to prepare for disruption
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Australia's anti-therapy laws harm the most vulnerable - Britain should not copy them
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Songs of Praise celebrates 65 years with special anniversary episode - and finds a new generation online
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First segments of Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer near Birmingham completed
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Disabled baby euthanized in the Netherlands
Doctors in the Netherlands euthanized a severely disabled one-year-old child, the first case reported by Dutch authorities under rules introduced in 2024 that allow ending the lives of seriously ill children between the ages of one and 12.
Indian churches fearing anti-conversion laws tell non-Christians: enter at your own risk
Churches in Dhamtari, a town in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, have put up notices warning non-Christians that they enter at their own risk, weeks after a law against religious conversion came into force in the state.
Pope urges Church to find its voice in secular France
France was previously known as the "first daughter" of the Catholic Church.
World Evangelical Alliance celebrates 180th anniversary
The World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has held an online celebration to mark its 180th anniversary. Hundreds of people from more than 22 countries attended, and the event was rebroadcast to accommodate different time zones.
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Christian leaders issue ‘sober and urgent call’ for Western Church to prepare for disruption
Christian leaders Steve and Esther Uppal said the Western Church was “sleepwalking, busy with activity, but not paying attention to the times that we’re in”.
Church in Wales pauses plans to allow gay marriage
The Church in Wales has pulled back from plans to allow homosexual weddings to take place in churches.
Christian social worker returns to Court of Appeal in dispute over withdrawn job offer
A Christian social worker who lost out on a job after his prospective employer found reports of his views on marriage and sexuality online has returned to the Court of Appeal.
Plans afoot for new pro-life group at the UN
Organisers specifically said they wanted to counter organised LGBT influence at the UN level.
Australia's anti-therapy laws harm the most vulnerable - Britain should not copy them
As a former gay activist, I can assure you that the content of the draft bill to ban so-called conversion therapy demonstrates categorically that the UK Government has only listened to one side of the story.
Why the Archbishop of Canterbury’s award controversy matters
The Archbishop’s award controversy exposes a political risk for the Church.
Religious freedom in Morocco is ‘substantively limited’, report warns
A new report has questioned Morocco’s claims to religious tolerance, arguing that laws relating to Ramadan observance, burial and conversion continue to limit freedom of religion despite constitutional protections.
Songs of Praise celebrates 65 years with special anniversary episode - and finds a new generation online
The BBC’s long-running religious programme ‘Songs of Praise’ is marking its 65th anniversary with a special episode celebrating its history and changing place in British broadcasting.
Plans to light up Belfast City Hall for 'International Safe Abortion Day' halted
Plans to light up Belfast City Hall in honour of “International Safe Abortion Day” appear to have failed, following a petition against the controversial decision that gained over 20,000 signatures.
Southwark bishops denounce 'Christian nationalism'
There is considerable disagreement about what "Christian nationalism" actually is.
11,000 turn up for Wild! at Winchester Cathedral
The event highlighted care for the natural world.
New pilgrimage route follows in the footsteps of the Manx Bible translators
A new pilgrimage route has been launched on the Isle of Man, following in the footsteps of the men who translated the Bible into Manx.
Cost of living crisis is ‘busting family budgets and increasing social isolation for children’ - report
Rising living costs are forcing many UK parents to reduce activities for their children and, in some cases, use child benefits to cover household essentials, according to new research from Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG).
Why New Age spirituality isn’t neutral
The problem is not the recognition that there is more to life than what we can see; Christianity agrees that there is. The question is where we go looking for answers.
Survey finds Gen Z most likely to identify as religious
Generation Z adults are more likely than older Americans to describe themselves as “religious,” even as many also engage in practices at odds with Christian teaching, according to a new survey.
First segments of Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer near Birmingham completed
A 20-year vision is finally becoming concrete.
Why we sing: Music, spirituality and the search for meaning
A conference at the University of Birmingham explored how singing can express faith, build community and help people find meaning.
Christian nurse Jennifer Melle supports Sandie Peggie in latest tribunal
Jennifer Melle was vindicated in her own case and is now supporting Scottish nurse Sandie Peggie.
Australians report regular feelings of awe and gratitude in spirituality survey
Previous surveys have indicated a mismatch between churches and believers on care for the environment.
Saint John of God Hospitaller Services changes name to 'The Do Good Charity'
The charity said the name change does not represent an abandoning of its religious roots.
