What can we learn from the US pastor who created an AI version of himself?
A Californian pastor has created an artificial intelligence version of himself to help his flock.
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‘No easy answers,’ say church leaders after death of pastor at Christian festival
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.
‘Shout to the Lord’ songwriter Darlene Zschech says the Church is entering ‘revival days again’
Veteran worship leader Darlene Zschech believes the Church is once again entering a season in which God is moving powerfully and new expressions of worship are emerging.
God is ‘at work’ among heavy metal fans at Download
Some festivalgoers have subsequently joined churches after encountering chaplains.
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Fundraising appeal grows for family of pastor killed at Christian festival
A 41-year-old pastor from Eastbourne has died after a large sign fell on people at a Christian festival in West Sussex.
Is the Church ready for those ‘long conversations’ Anna Faris talked about
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.
17,000 sign petition against Belfast City Hall's ‘diabolical celebration of abortion’
City Hall will be illuminated green to mark “International Safe Abortion Day”.
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Six injured after sign falls at Christian festival
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Fundraising appeal grows for family of pastor killed at Christian festival
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Christian festival organisers ‘heartbroken’ after festivalgoer dies in sign incident
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Dolly Parton’s lifelong Christian faith: ‘My music was more my ministry than a job’
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I was a gay activist - then prayer and therapy saved my life
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Christian leaders respond to devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet
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Christian leaders respond to devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet
Christian leaders have offered their prayers as emergency workers continue to respond to catastrophic flash floods in Nepal and Tibet killed hundreds of people and left many more missing.
Dozens killed in gang attack on church shelter in Haiti
At least 47 people were killed and 22 others injured when gang members attacked a church sheltering displaced people just outside Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, according to the United Nations.
Archbishop of Canterbury calls for peace and pledges ‘prayerful solidarity’ with Ukraine
The Archbishop of Canterbury has assured Ukrainians of the Church of England’s continued prayers and solidarity as the country continues to endure the devastating effects of war.
Calls for investigation after monk killed at Ukrainian monastery
A law firm representing the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) has said the murder of a monk cannot be separated from what it describes as a wider campaign of persecution against the Church.
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What can we learn from the US pastor who created an AI version of himself?
A Californian pastor has created an artificial intelligence version of himself to help his flock.
Is the Church ready for those ‘long conversations’ Anna Faris talked about
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.
‘No easy answers,’ say church leaders after death of pastor at Christian festival
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.
I was a gay activist - then prayer and therapy saved my life
Only an outright rejection of the insidious draft Conversion Practices Bill before Parliament will create a safer and more inclusive future.
Why personal sacrifice remains essential for gospel growth today
As 21st century Western Christians, we may be tempted to airbrush out of our walk with God anything that smacks of difficulties or hardship. But this is not how the Gospel spreads.
Pro-lifers to protest 'diabolical celebration of abortion' at Belfast City Hall
Belfast City Hall is to be turned green in support of abortion.
Rowan Williams criticised over claim Farage is using Christianity to fuel anti-Muslim feeling
Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has faced criticism after suggesting that Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is using Christianity to “channel anti-Muslim feeling” in Britain.
New Iranian security law could be used to further suppress Christian activity
Religious freedom campaigners have warned that a new law aimed at countering foreign espionage in Iran may actually be used to further suppress the rights of Christians.
Church of England urges prayers for those impacted by heatwaves, drought and wildfires
The Church of England is encouraging its parishioners to pray for those impacted by drought, heatwaves and wildfires, in what could well become Britain’s hottest summer on record.
Dolly Parton’s lifelong Christian faith: ‘My music was more my ministry than a job’
Country music legend Dolly Parton, who has died at the age of 80, was known around the world for songs including ‘Jolene’, ‘9 to 5’ and ‘I Will Always Love You’, but behind her decades-long career was a Christian faith that she frequently described as central to her life.
David Campanale seeks almost £790,000 in compensation from Lib Dems
The Liberal Democrats have previously admitted to unlawful religious discrimination.
Young people still see marriage as ‘ultimate sign of commitment’
Young adults remain strongly attracted to marriage despite falling marriage rates and the widespread acceptance of cohabitation.
Archbishop promotes petition for worldwide religious freedom
Most people in the world live in countries with limited or no religious freedom.
Proposed 'Babies bill' is about 'supporting' families during first 1,001 days of life
The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) has thrown its support behind a so-called “Babies Bill” that would provide additional support to babies, parents and carers from the moment of conception until a child turns two.
Premier League footballer says ‘faith helped me through injury’
A Premier League footballer has revealed how finding faith helped him cope with a series of injuries that kept him off the pitch for periods totalling more than three years.
Scottish churches welcome £1m fund for historic buildings
Church leaders in Scotland have welcomed news that a £1 million fund is to be made available to cover the cost of repairs to listed buildings in Scotland.
Ulster Unionists to prevent use of puberty blockers on children in Pathways scheme
The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) has indicated that it will prevent children in Northern Ireland from taking part in the controversial “Pathways” trial under which participating children will be given puberty blockers.
Sporting bodies pulling back from allowing men to join women's sports
Last year Britain's greatest legal minds were able to determine that men are men and women are women.
Cory Asbury takes down shirtless photo after backlash
Christian singer Cory Asbury has taken down a shirtless picture of himself after receiving criticism that it lacked modesty and could be a stumbling block for others.
What Päivi Räsänen’s exclusion says about Christian free speech in Britain
The power of left-wing activists to block Finnish politician Päivi Räsänen from entering the UK shows the fragility of Christian freedom of expression.