Brian Hutt

Lesbian couple considering legal action if marriage bid fails

A lesbian minister and her partner are seeking to become one of the first same-sex couples in the UK to be granted a civil marriage.

Barnabas Fund sends aid to Indonesia’s disaster-hit Christians

Barnabas Fund is sending funds to Christians caught up in the wave of disasters that hit Indonesia this week.

Spending cuts will hit families and poor people harder, charities warn

Families and poor people will be worst affected following cuts outlined in the Comprehensive Spending Review.

Closure of RAF Kinloss will be ‘devastating’ for local communities

The closure of RAF Kinloss will be devastating for the local community and local economy, warns Dean of Moray, Ross and Caithness.

Methodist President fears spending cuts will increase burden on the poor

Rev Alison Tomlin fears Government spending cuts will increase the suffering of the poor.

Liu Xiaobo's Nobel Peace Prize affirms respect for human rights - WCC leader

The decision to award Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo the Nobel Peace Prize is “heartening”, the head of the World Council of Churches has said.

New BBC guidelines ban 'derogatory' jokes

New guidelines bar the BBC's stars from making 'humiliating or derogatory' remarks about public figures.

Evangelicals pledge support for Sudan referendum

World Evangelical Alliance announces new fund to support peacekeeping work of churches in Southern Sudan.

North Korea's Christians face uncertain future under next leader

Christian defector from North Korea to speak at Release International conference.

Methodists to reach friends with gift of Christ this Christmas

The Methodist Church is encouraging Christians to give away a free booklet on the meaning of Christmas to their friends and neighbours.

Archbishop Desmond Tutu bids farewell to public life

Archbishop Desmond Tutu withdraws from public life at the age of 79.

Church of Denmark signs Porvoo Agreement

The Church of Denmark has ended years of separation from Anglican Churches in northern Europe by signing the Porvoo Agreement.

Christians can’t grow into maturity alone, says Virgo

The key to spiritual growth? It's relationships with other Christians, says Newfrontiers leader Terry Virgo.

Bishop: Church has been doing Big Society since time of Jesus

For Christians, it's not so much about Big Society as helping to establish the Kingdom of God, says Bishop of Stafford.

Archbishop ‘pained’ by number of people in Britain’s jails

The Archbishop of York has said that more must be done to educate people on being better citizens rather than resorting to imprisonment and heavy sentences as a deterrent to crime.

Controversial artwork depicts assassination of Pope and other world leaders

Brazilian artist stirs outcry after drawings depicting assassination of Pope and other world leaders go on display in Sao Paulo.