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Western Isles Christians fear new relationships lessons will 'prematurely sexualise' children
Western Isles Christians fear new relationships lessons will 'prematurely sexualise' children

The Church of Scotland Presbytery of Lewis has raised concerns over teaching on relationship, sexual health and parenthood (RSHP) in the region's schools.

Church launches £250,000 support scheme for UK nationals living in France

The Bishop in Europe, Robert Innes, said the prospect of applying for residency post-Brexit was a "daunting" one for many UK nationals.

Methodist Church moves towards divestment from oil and gas companies
Methodist Church moves towards divestment from oil and gas companies

The Methodist Church is to consider divestment from all oil and gas companies "not currently aligned with the Paris Agreement".

Attendance at Church of England services continues to decline
Attendance at Church of England services continues to decline

Regular attendance at Church of England churches has fallen again, latest figures show.

Catholic Church thanks Government for 'lifeline' heritage fund
Catholic Church thanks Government for 'lifeline' heritage fund

The Government's Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage has thrown historic churches a "lifeline", the Catholic Church has said.

Listed churches encouraged to do small repairs to protect their buildings
Listed churches encouraged to do small repairs to protect their buildings

The Taylor Review Pilot was launched to test the idea that minor repairs carried out regularly can save treasured historic churches from becoming 'at risk' and needing possibly unaffordable major works in the future.

£10.7m fund to support 66 at-risk churches
£10.7m fund to support 66 at-risk churches

Some 66 churches and cathedrals struggling with the financial impact of Covid-19 are to benefit from grants totalling £10.7m.

'Serious failings' at Revelation TV, says Charity Commission report
'Serious failings' at Revelation TV, says Charity Commission report

Revelation TV has rejected the claims, calling the six-year investigation "unwarranted".

Gospel artists and other Christians recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours List
Gospel artists and other Christians recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours List

Gospel singer Muyiwa Olarewaju and Christian PR consultant Marcia Dixon were among the Christians to be included in the Queen's Birthday Honours List, as were those who have served their communities through the pandemic.

World's largest charity hospital ship to serve the people of Africa
World's largest charity hospital ship to serve the people of Africa

Mercy Ships has announced the construction of the world's largest charity hospital ship, the Global Mercy.

Ireland moves closer to assisted suicide after draft law passes
Ireland moves closer to assisted suicide after draft law passes

Ireland's lawmakers voted on Wednesday to move forward with the legalisation of assisted suicide.

Abuse report is a 'big wake-up call' for the Church of England, says Welby
Abuse report is a 'big wake-up call' for the Church of England, says Welby

The Archbishop of Canterbury has vowed to "do whatever it takes" after a scathing report this week accused the Church of England of putting the perpetrators of abuse before victims.

Judicial review begins into puberty blockers for young people with gender dysphoria
Judicial review begins into puberty blockers for young people with gender dysphoria

The High Court has today started hearing evidence in a judicial review into puberty blockers and other medical treatments for young people suffering from gender dysphoria.

Christian teacher sacked over Facebook posts loses discrimination case
Christian teacher sacked over Facebook posts loses discrimination case

A Christian school teacher who was dismissed over Facebook posts that were critical of transgenderism and sex education has lost her case at employment tribunal.

Church of England failed to protect children and young people from sexual abuse - report
Church of England failed to protect children and young people from sexual abuse - report

The Church of England has been told it failed to protect children and young people from sexual predators in a damning independent report published today.

Court rejects attempts to curtail street preacher's ministry
Court rejects attempts to curtail street preacher's ministry

A High Court judge has rejected an attempt by police to limit a Christian man's street preaching.