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Church of England bishops were right to halt same-sex blessing plans - Bishop of Winchester
The Bishop of Winchester has defended the recent decision of the House of Bishops to pause plans to introduce standalone same-sex blessing services.

Church-run shop volunteers receive prestigious award for decades of service
The local area suffered significantly after the closure of the Ravenscraig Steel Works.

CoE pioneers new church in Bournemouth housing estate
“There is a lot of need but there’s a beautiful community here as well, and there are people that are already making such a difference," said Rev Haycock, who is helping to plant the church.

Evangelical Alliance updates Christian course for South Asian seekers
The Evangelical Alliance (EA) has announced the launch of a new set of resources aimed at introducing the gospel to people of South Asian heritage.

Thousands attend launch of nationwide Christmas evangelistic campaign at Royal Albert Hall
A major evangelistic outreach for the Christmas season formally got underway this week at the Royal Albert Hall.

Marriage is the safest relationship, latest figures suggest
Of the eight children murdered during lockdown, 7 were killed thanks to the actions of a step parent or new partner.

Abortion rises in Northern Ireland for fourth year running
Abortion was legalised in Northern Ireland in 2019.

Churches helping millions of Brits get by as living costs remain high
Across the country, people are looking to the church for help.

Isaiah 41:10 is YouVersion's Bible verse of the year
Isaiah 41:10 had the highest international engagement on YouVersion during 2025, while in the UK it was Jeremiah 29:11 that topped the list.

Shine, Jesus, Shine remix launched for Christmas evangelism campaign
The project was divinely inspired, says the organiser

Sudanese human rights activist assaulted in Newcastle
The assault happened outside Newcastle City Hall, said Christian Solidarity Worldwide.

Gaza's Christians praying for a peaceful Christmas
Conditions remain tough for Gaza's Christians despite the ceasefire.

Suspended Christian nurse accuses nursing body of 'discrimination'
A Christian nurse suspended since April after refusing to use a transgender patient's preferred pronouns has accused the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) of "discrimination".

Church in Wales 'road map' for same-sex blessings is 'distressing'
Orthodox Anglicans have accused bishops in the Church in Wales of "misleading" statements as it moves towards making same-sex blessings permanent.

Concern over treatment of Orthodox Metropolitan in Ukraine
Real life is very rarely about the "goodies" and the "baddies".

African church leaders promote healthcare development
Following US aid cuts, African governments may need to take responsibility for their own people.