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Kidnapped head of Methodist Church Nigeria has been freed
Concerns have been raised about spiralling insecurity in Nigeria after the abduction of the head of the Methodist Church Nigeria, who has now been freed.
We are here, we exist, say ex-LGBT Christians
Members of the ex-LGBT community gathered in London over the weekend to share powerful testimonies about how they have been changed by the love of God.
High Court judge grants judicial review into rollout of RSE in Wales
A group of concerned parents has been granted a judicial review into the new Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) curriculum being introduced to Welsh schools this year.
Street preacher wins legal challenge against Covid arrest on Easter Sunday
"I was treated like a criminal for preaching about Jesus Christ."
Archbishop of Canterbury, Pope and Scottish Moderator to make historic peace pilgrimage to South Sudan
The 'Ecumenical Pilgrimage of Peace' will take place from 5 to 7 July.
Welby defends Rwanda criticism
It would have been "cowardly" not to speak out against the government's plan to send failed asylum seekers to Rwanda, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.
Policing laws place Christian freedoms at greater risk, warns legal group
A Christian legal group has expressed fears for free speech and sharing the Gospel as the government clamps down on protests.
Rishi Sunak's support package welcomed but more needed, says Christian charity
A Christian charity has welcomed the financial support promised to households struggling in the cost-of-living crisis, but says that more help is needed for the UK's poorest.
Christians asked to stand with persecuted believers this Sunday
Churches in the UK are being asked to spend five minutes of their service this weekend in silence to remember the millions of Christians living in persecution hotspots worldwide.
Church of Scotland General Assembly backs calls for ban on conversion therapy
The General Assembly agreed to "urge the Scottish Government to ban conversion therapy and instruct the [Faith Impact] Forum to make representations to the Scottish Government and Scottish Parliament".
Street preacher appealing Easter Sunday Covid fine
A street preacher is in court this week appealing a Covid fine he received for conducting his ministry during the first national lockdown.
New 42-mile walking route links Bradford and Ripon Cathedrals
A new 42-mile recreational trail has been launched that takes in two cathedrals and a Christian World Heritage Site.
Church of Scotland votes in favour of allowing ministers to perform same-sex weddings
The Church of Scotland General Assembly has approved legislation that will allow ministers to conduct gay weddings in their churches for the first time.
Situation is 'urgent and critical' for Church of Scotland amid falling membership and financial challenges
The Church of Scotland must "invest seriously in new ventures, pioneer ministry and Church planting" if it is to rebound from declining membership and serious financial challenges that have only been exacerbated by the pandemic.
Spurgeon's College 'incredibly proud' to secure full degree awarding powers
The Christian college said the approval from the Office for Students marked "a critical step in the College's journey towards becoming Croydon's first home-grown university".
Islamic State executes 20 Christians as warning to believers
Open Doors said that while IS "intends to sow fear", Christians "should be in awe" of the brave men who are believed to have held on to their faith to the end.