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Faith on the shore: Churches take worship and witness to the beach
Faith on the shore: Churches take worship and witness to the beach

“We decided we that we weren’t going to do church in the church building, we were going to be church out on the beach, talking to anyone and everyone who comes by and sharing faith."

Bishop of Oxford challenges Farage on migration
Bishop of Oxford challenges Farage on migration

The Bishop of Oxford has published an open letter to Nigel Farage, criticising the Reform UK leader’s plans to overhaul Britain’s immigration system and accusing him of stoking fear. 

New church-run recovery centre expands addiction support across Scottish Highlands
New church-run recovery centre expands addiction support across Scottish Highlands

The new six-bed facility, Nevis House, will provide up to 22 placements each year.

Christians bringing aid and assistance to Afghanistan after deadly earthquake
Christians bringing aid and assistance to Afghanistan after deadly earthquake

“Alongside the practical needs for emergency shelter and food, there is also a need for compassion and support for people like Abdul who have lost family and friends in this deadly earthquake.”

Embracing the beauty of change in autumn
Embracing the beauty of change in autumn

Just as God ordains the rhythms of nature, He also ordains the seasons of our lives (Daniel 2:21).

Global fertility decline sparks debate over future policy, as UK birth rates drop to unprecedented levels
Global fertility decline sparks debate over future policy, as UK birth rates drop to unprecedented levels

North America and Europe are among the lowest worldwide, but China now sits at just 1.0 births per woman – one of the lowest rates ever recorded.

Married mothers report greater happiness and less loneliness, new study finds
Married mothers report greater happiness and less loneliness, new study finds

"While marriage and motherhood are certainly challenging, our research makes it clear that married mothers are thriving in ways that challenge current stereotypes about family life."

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement highlights young people’s desire for lasting love, says Marriage Foundation
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement highlights young people’s desire for lasting love, says Marriage Foundation

“This is wonderful news for the happy couple and further proof, if it were needed, that the vast majority of young people aspire to marry."

England’s cathedrals enjoy post-pandemic revival as attendance and engagement grow
England’s cathedrals enjoy post-pandemic revival as attendance and engagement grow

New figures from the Church of England show that cathedrals across the country are experiencing steady growth, with worship, music, and civic activities drawing in more people than in previous years.

'Pilgrimage is having a moment,' says church leader as new routes launch
'Pilgrimage is having a moment,' says church leader as new routes launch

New routes are being launched amid a renewed interest in the ancient tradition of pilgrimage.

As pastors burn out, a new book offers a way back to wholeness
As pastors burn out, a new book offers a way back to wholeness

Behind the pulpits, beneath the sermons, and beyond the public personas, many pastors are burning out—emotionally, spiritually, and relationally.

Why is Jesus the only way?
Why is Jesus the only way?

While many are curious about Jesus and willing to hear the gospel, they often see Him as just one option among many possible and equal pathways to God.

12 Bible verses to encourage you
12 Bible verses to encourage you

Encouragement doesn’t ultimately come from us.

Calls for stronger action on under-reported hate crimes against Christians in Europe
Calls for stronger action on under-reported hate crimes against Christians in Europe

The call was made by the Observatory on Intolerance and Discrimination against Christians in Europe to coincide with the International Day of Victims of Anti-Religious Violence. 

Minority prisoners in Pakistan face systemic discrimination, report finds
Minority prisoners in Pakistan face systemic discrimination, report finds

A new report has revealed that prisoners from Pakistan’s religious minority communities continue to suffer widespread discrimination and harsher treatment in the country’s jails than Muslims.

Sweden relocates historic church to save town from expanding mine
Sweden relocates historic church to save town from expanding mine

One of Sweden’s most iconic churches has undergone a 5km relocation relocation this week to protect it from the encroaching expansion of Europe’s largest underground iron ore mine.