Jenna Lyle

Methodist Church bars members from joining BNP

The Methodist Church has passed a motion at its annual Conference banning members from joining the BNP.

G8 climate change pledges don't go far enough, warns Tearfund

Tearfund says G8 leaders meeting in Italy this week are in danger of “squandering opportunities” and “plunging poor people into deeper climate chaos and poverty”.

Church must repent for climate change sins

The Methodist Church is calling upon Christians to acknowledge and repent of the sins they have committed that have contributed to climate change.

G8 leaders accused of doing ‘Italian Job’ on developing world

World Vision has accused the world's richest countries of using the recession as an excuse to become a ‘self preservation society’ and renege on promises to the global poor

Tutu says education is key to peace and development

Archbishop Desmond Tutu is calling upon G8 leaders to invest in education as a means to securing long-term peace and development.

World’s oldest Bible published in full online

The oldest surviving Bible in the world has for the first time been published in its entirety online.

No end to 'misery' in Congo, warns aid agency

The people of Congo face hunger and disease as fighting continues between the government and rebel forces.

Church speaks up for protection of life

The Church of England has reaffirmed its opposition to assisted suicide in a new section on its website.

Iranian church uniting under pressure

The recent violent protests in Iran have only made the church there more united, says one Iranian Christian.

Archbishop pays tribute to Armed Forces

Archbishop of Canterbury thanks British troops for courage, laments ‘tragic costs of war’ on Armed Forces Day.

World mourns pop legend Michael Jackson

The Rev Jesse Jackson was among those paying tribute to the "King of Pop" Michael Jackson, who died of a heart attack on Thursday.

Young people contributing £300m a year to economy, says report

A new report from the Evangelical Alliance says young people are contributing £300 million a year to the economy through volunteering and donations, with active Christians more likely to volunteer.

Deputy registrar warns new legislation could violate rights of Christians

A deputy registrar in London has written to every member of the House of Lords asking them to oppose a clause in the Coroners and Justice Bill she says would have “devastating” effects on freedom of expression for Christians in the UK.

15,000 Londoners flock to OM ministry ship

The new ministry ship of Operation Mobilisation, Logos Hope, has welcomed 15,000 visitors onboard since it docked in London more than a week ago.

Scotland must stamp out sectarianism, says Church Moderator

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has called for an end to sectarianism in Scotland.

Christians asked to oppose abortion adverts

Christian Concern For Our Nation and the Christian Institute are asking Christians to oppose proposals to allow abortion adverts on TV and radio.