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Youth café growth reflects increasing church engagement across Suffolk
A Thursday evening youth café in Ipswich is offering a snapshot of a wider story unfolding across Suffolk, as churches report encouraging growth in attendance, community engagement and outreach - particularly among children and young people.
UK abortion figures reach highest level on record as campaigners urge rethink of current law
The figures mark the highest annual total since the introduction of the Abortion Act in 1967.
Cultivating the fruit of the Spirit: faithfulness that anchors and endures
What better way to begin the year than by grounding ourselves in a virtue that steadies the soul, anchors hope, and teaches us how to remain rooted when circumstances shift?
Coalition of 13 aid agencies urge UK action as Sudan war reaches 1,000-day mark
Humanitarian organisations have renewed calls for urgent UK government intervention as the conflict in Sudan passes 1,000 days, warning that the country is now facing the biggest humanitarian crisis in the world.
Bible sales surge to record levels among Gen Z on both sides of the Atlantic
HarperCollins said increased Bible sales were a sign that people are not just buying them but "actually trying to read them and understand them and then apply them to their lives".
Church leaders speak out against abortion clinic buffer zones after Scottish grandmother charged
“It cannot be a crime to give our voice and our prayers to the unborn," Catholic bishops in Scotland have said.
The secret to true and lasting change
True and lasting change is possible - though perhaps not in the way we’ve been taught to pursue it.
Churches urged to support alcohol-free January as millions sign up nationwide
Churches across the UK are being encouraged to actively support Dry January this New Year, as millions of people commit to a month without alcohol.
Month-long prayer vigil for the nation gets underway
A month-long national prayer vigil kicked off this week with an invitation to Christians across the UK to begin 2026 by praying for spiritual renewal, unity and direction for the nation.
I love Jesus, but do I need church?
Don’t let fear, doubt, or even pride keep you on the sidelines.
Church community projects linked to falling antisocial behaviour and crime
A Croydon council estate once known locally for disorder and intimidation has seen markedly better trends in crime and antisocial behaviour over the past decade, with a new study suggesting sustained church-led community projects played a significant role.
Evangelical churches continue to grow across Spain
The number of evangelical churches in Spain is now near the 5,000 mark.
9 prayers for 2026: Stepping into the New Year trusting God
A new year always brings a mixture of emotions. Some of us step into 2026 with excitement, others with uncertainty, grief or quiet weariness. Many carry hopes for change, healing, or fresh beginnings.
Fire severely damages historic Amsterdam church on New Year’s Day
A major fire tore through one of Amsterdam’s best-known historic buildings in the early hours of New Year’s Day, seriously damaging the property and forcing people to leave nearby homes.
Community pantries mark a million visits as new research highlights impact on food insecurity
Community pantries across the UK have recorded their one millionth visit, as new research suggests the membership-based food model is helping thousands of households reduce food insecurity, cut costs and prevent them from falling into extreme hardship.
The Traitors' Harry Clark says God 'was the answer' to search for meaning
When Harry Clark became the winner of The Traitors series two in early 2024, he went overnight from being an unknown army engineer from Slough, to national recognition.