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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.
Drop in number of marriages isn't a surprise, says expert
The fall in the number of couples tying the knot "shouldn't be a surprise", says the Marriage Foundation's Harry Benson.
Homes for Ukraine scheme is 'failing refugees'
There have been calls for changes to the government's Homes for Ukraine scheme after reports of refugees being targeted for sex or being made homeless.
Christianity still growing in Eritrea despite 20 years of church closures
The Eritrean government is being urged to grant full religious freedom after 20 years of state persecution that has seen churches closed and Christians imprisoned or forced to flee.
Welsh First Minister 'regrets' that Franklin Graham is coming to Wales
Franklin Graham said the comments by First Minister Mark Drakeford were "troubling".
Record numbers of students taking Religious Studies
Despite record levels of interest, the study found that the subject is being neglected by both the government and schools.
Christian group hits out at minister's 'callous' suggestion to find 'better-paid job'
CARE has criticised government minister Rachel Maclean for suggesting that people should work more hours or find "a better-paid job" to protect themselves against inflation and the impact of soaring food and energy costs.
Churches urged to be vigilant after rise in metal theft
A Christian insurer has warned of a rise in metal thefts at churches as the UK emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Franklin Graham kicks off UK tour with message of love and forgiveness
The Liverpool Exhibition Centre was filled to capacity on Saturday night for the first night of Franklin Graham's UK tour.
Archie Battersbee: parents disappointed after judge approves brain stem test
The parents of 12-year-old Archie Battersbee say it is "unfair" that they are having to fight for their son's life just four weeks after a catastrophic injury left him unconscious.