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Spring Harvest makes 'tough decision' to cancel Minehead and Skegness events
Spring Harvest makes 'tough decision' to cancel Minehead and Skegness events

Spring Harvest had planned in-person gatherings at Minehead and Skegness for this April but has announced that these will no longer be going ahead.

Church leaders see 'less cause for optimism' in the Holy Land now 'than at any time in recent history'
Church leaders see 'less cause for optimism' in the Holy Land now 'than at any time in recent history'

The challenges of the coronavirus pandemic in the Holy Land have been "compounded by conflict, occupation and blockade", Church leaders have said.

Liz Earle gets behind Tearfund challenge to keep fit while helping the hungry
Liz Earle gets behind Tearfund challenge to keep fit while helping the hungry

Tearfund's new 21 for 21 Challenge, backed by skincare guru Liz Earle, is inviting people to raise funds for those suffering from hunger because of the pandemic and climate change, while at the same time keeping fit during lockdown.

Priest kidnapped and killed in Nigeria
Priest kidnapped and killed in Nigeria

Father John Gbakaan Yaji was described as a "very gentle and humble" priest.

1,500-year-old inscription 'Christ, born of Mary' uncovered in Israel
1,500-year-old inscription 'Christ, born of Mary' uncovered in Israel

The inscription was carved in Greek and originally formed part of a lintel in the doorway to a Byzantine church.

Big Tech may soon ban Christians, church leader warns
Big Tech may soon ban Christians, church leader warns

Andrew Owen, pastor of Destiny Church in Glasgow, said it was "now a real possibility" that in just a few years, the likes of Facebook and YouTube will ban online church and the sharing of any Christian content.

Archbishop of Canterbury vaccinated against Covid-19
Archbishop of Canterbury vaccinated against Covid-19

The Archbishop of Canterbury has received the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at a hospital in London.

Makers of Christian Easter egg plead for online support after being dropped by supermarkets
Makers of Christian Easter egg plead for online support after being dropped by supermarkets

The Real Easter Egg - the only Easter egg in the UK to tell the Christian story behind the holiday - has been dropped by supermarkets as Covid hits demand.

Racial discrimination 'has no place' in evangelicalism
Racial discrimination 'has no place' in evangelicalism

The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) is encouraging Christians to reflect on how they can become more racially aware and inclusive on Martin Luther King Day.

On Blue Monday, people are being urged to give their friends a call
On Blue Monday, people are being urged to give their friends a call

The UK is being encouraged to become more proactive in calling people in their circles after a survey found that one in four adults cannot remember the last time someone outside their family gave them a ring to ask how they were.

Majority of Scots concerned about DIY abortions - poll
Majority of Scots concerned about DIY abortions - poll

A poll has found strong concern among Scots about allowing women to have abortions at home during the pandemic.

Scottish Government sent pre-action letter over church closures
Scottish Government sent pre-action letter over church closures

Church ministers in Scotland have sent a pre-action letter to the Scottish Government threatening legal action unless it reverses its decision to close places of worship.

Family of Catholic man on life support should end the fight to keep him alive, say judges
Family of Catholic man on life support should end the fight to keep him alive, say judges

Appeals court judges have urged the Catholic family of a comatose man to allow him to die.

Cathedral vaccination centre soothes jab nerves with a little organ music
Cathedral vaccination centre soothes jab nerves with a little organ music

Salisbury Cathedral has welcomed in the first members of the public to receive the Covid-19 vaccine in the stunning surroundings of the 800-year-old building.

Trump's presidency has been 'challenging' for UK evangelicals - Gavin Calver
Trump's presidency has been 'challenging' for UK evangelicals - Gavin Calver

Evangelical leader Gavin Calver says he will be able to "more confidently" introduce himself as an evangelical Christian after Donald Trump leaves office.

Lichfield Cathedral opens its doors as Covid vaccination centre
Lichfield Cathedral opens its doors as Covid vaccination centre

Dean the Very Rev Adrian Dorber said the cathedral wanted to do all it could to serve the community.