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Re-imagining theatre during a Covid Christmas
Christian theatre group 4Front is launching a digital Advent calendar and livestream performances this Christmas to bring some festive cheer to people after a challenging year.
Hungry children are 'ripping the bags open to get at the food', says Burnley pastor
A pastor in Burnley distributing food to the local community has spoken of "unprecedented" and "upsetting" levels of need after nearly a year of coronavirus.
Suffolk churches facing £1m shortfall after Covid
The pandemic has pushed the Church of England in Suffolk into the red, with diocesan leaders seeking donations to help plug the gap.
Police apologise for 'distress' caused to pastor threatened with prosecution over legal church broadcast
Thames Valley Police have apologised after wrongly breaking up a legal church broadcast and pressing charges against the pastor.
Evangelical Christian reported to police for hate crime over Living in Love and Faith comments
A transgender priest has reported an evangelical Christian to police for hate speech over comments he made in a video responding to the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith process.
Public singing is a 'reasonable balance', says Bishop of London
Government guidelines permitting public singing outdoors this Christmas "will bring comfort and joy to many", the Bishop of London has said.
First century house may have been childhood home of Jesus, says archaeologist
An archaeologist at the University of Reading believes he may have stumbled upon the house where Jesus lived as a boy with his parents, Mary and Joseph.
Christian Institute warns over Scottish hate legislation: 'Innocent people are going to be convicted of a hate crime'
Scotland's hate crime Bill will leave "innocent people" at risk of hate crime convictions unless more changes are made, the Christian Institute has warned.
Government launches consultation on extending DIY abortions
The Government has launched a consultation on whether to make DIY abortion services permament.
Nativity plays and outdoor carolling can go ahead, Church rep confirms
Andrew Selous, the Church of England's representative in the Commons, has told MPs that Nativity plays and outdoor carolling can go ahead.
Christian Concern defends Living in Love and Faith video
Christian Concern has defended a video released in response to the launch of the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith resources.
LGBT leaders threaten to quit Church dialogue unless bishops support gay marriage
LGBT leaders and supporters in the Church of England are threatening a mass walkout from a recently-launched discussion process about sexual issues unless bishops give an urgent guarantee to support the marriage of same-sex partners in church.
Church leaders and Christian charities condemn cuts to aid budgets
The Archbishop of Canterbury and Christian development agencies have lashed out at the Government's decision to slash the overseas aid budget.
Churches are 'one of the safest places' to be, says Church leader
The Archbishop of Canterbury has said he will be at church on Christmas Day and is encouraging others to do the same, whether online or in person.
Millions of Christians living at risk of abduction and imprisonment - report
The unjust detention of Christians, including wrongful arrest and kidnapping, is "one of the most prevalent, enduring and serious forms of persecution today", research by Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has found.
Theatre critic and theologian cannot be used as expert evidence in Christian actress's discrimination case
A judge's decision to exclude expert evidence in the case of a Christian actress sacked over her views on homosexuality has been upheld by the Employment Appeal Tribunal in London.