Faith in difficult times: lessons from 1930s Britain
Architectural historian Steven Brindle talks to Christian Today about the faith that shaped 1930s Britain, the churches that supported struggling communities and what lessons the decade might have for us today.
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SPUC allege threats and abuse at Cornwall meeting
Pro-life group SPUC says a speaker was threatened at a church meeting in Truro
No plans for Big Church Festival UK in 2027 after pastor's tragic death
There are hopes the festival will return in 2028.
Leaked Home Office report links 'Christian extremism' to traditionalist beliefs and immigration concerns
An internal Home Office report lists concerns about immigration, multiculturalism and changing social values among the characteristics associated with what it calls "Christian extremism", it has been reported.
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Campaign aims to mobilise 500,000 Christians for Christmas outreach
Shine Your Light is aiming to mobilise half a million Christians to share the gospel with five million people across the UK this Christmas, with more than 2,000 churches already signed up, organisers say.
The Church of England should repent for previous calls to ban 'conversion therapy'
The Church of England's uneasiness about the government's ‘conversion practices’ bill is a perfect lesson in the old adage, 'be careful what you wish for,' writes Dr Martin Davie.
India’s assault on religious freedom is threatening democracy
The assault on religious freedom in India was always part of a larger assault on India’s democratic foundations, writes Archbishop Joseph D'Souza.
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The Church of England should repent for previous calls to ban 'conversion therapy'
The Church of England's uneasiness about the government's ‘conversion practices’ bill is a perfect lesson in the old adage, 'be careful what you wish for,' writes Dr Martin Davie.
India’s assault on religious freedom is threatening democracy
The assault on religious freedom in India was always part of a larger assault on India’s democratic foundations, writes Archbishop Joseph D'Souza.
Faith in difficult times: lessons from 1930s Britain
Architectural historian Steven Brindle talks to Christian Today about the faith that shaped 1930s Britain, the churches that supported struggling communities and what lessons the decade might have for us today.
No plans for Big Church Festival UK in 2027 after pastor's tragic death
There are hopes the festival will return in 2028.
Campaign aims to mobilise 500,000 Christians for Christmas outreach
Shine Your Light is aiming to mobilise half a million Christians to share the gospel with five million people across the UK this Christmas, with more than 2,000 churches already signed up, organisers say.
MP challenges plans to light up Belfast City Hall in support of abortion on Easter Sunday
Carla Lockhart MP has spoken out against plans to light up Belfast City Hall in support of abortion on Easter Sunday.
Church of England announces £13.4 million fund to revitalise parishes for mission
Three dioceses will benefit from the fund.
How much 'abusive' conversion therapy is there really?
The government has quietly, but substantially, reduced its estimates of the severity of the problem.
Egyptian Christian killed in Libya after refusing to deny Jesus
He was killed despite the family paying a ransom.
Widow of Christian killed in Nigeria takes plea for persecuted Christians to Downing Street
A Nigerian widow who witnessed Boko Haram militants shoot her husband dead after he identified himself as a Christian is joining a delegation handing in a petition to Downing Street on Thursday.
PayPal updates policies on 'hate' and 'intolerance'
A number of financial institutions have changed their policies in recent years.
Church of Scotland honours 150-year friendship with Malawi
Malawi's second city was founded by Scottish missionaries.
Southwell Minster exposes difficult reality of funding a historic cathedral
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After the 2026 Republican meltdown, where now for the GOP and Israel?
The Republican defeat in November’s US midterms has exposed a growing fault line within the MAGA movement.
Church needs men willing to speak up, says marriage campaigner
Tony Rucinski calls for a biblical vision of masculinity rooted in courage, self-control and sacrificial service.
Generations and consequences
Why did Rebecca tell her younger twin son, Jacob, to deceive his father, Isaac?
Catholic Church expresses 'serious concern' about proposed conversion therapy ban
Efforts to ban so-called 'conversion therapy' are underway across the United Kingdom.
St Martin’s Day: The soldier who renounced war
11 November is St Martin’s Day, or Martinmas, which recalls a former soldier who pursued peace, and also Armistice Day, when the First World War ended. This is the story …
LGB identification falls sharply among US teenage girls
The steepest decline occurring among girls in the ninth-grade - those aged 14 to 15.
NI conversion therapy ban 'dead in the water' after consultation
Ulster says "No" to conversion therapy ban.
