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Jonathan Fletcher's former church to undertake lessons learnt review following spiritual abuse accusations
Thirtyone:eight has been commissioned by Emmanuel Church Wimbledon to carry out an independent lessons learnt review following complaints of spiritual abuse against its former pastor Jonathan Fletcher.
Christian street preacher receives £4,000 payout from police for wrongful arrest
A Christian street preacher is to receive £4,000 from Cumbria Police after being arrested and detained in a cell for almost six hours.
1,200 wooden crosses to remember those who have died from drugs
A Glasgow church is planting nearly 1,200 wooden crosses to remember people whose deaths were connected to drugs.
Please stop volunteering in orphanages, Christians told
An appeal has gone out to Christians to refrain from volunteering in orphanages because of concerns that it "reinforces trauma and abandonment" in institutionalised children.
Former Kirk Moderator's 'reverse advent calendar' encourages acts of kindness
The former Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly has launched a 'reverse advent calendar' encouraging tiny acts of kindness in the run up to Christmas.
Mary Berry joins Salvation Army's spectacular Christmas concert at the Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Albert Hall was filled with festive music and carol singing last night for the Salvation Army's annual Christmas concert.
Many Americans have a positive view of the church but want it to stay out of politics
New research by Pew reveals that many Americans have a positive view of the role played by the church in society, but less so when it comes to the nation's political life.
Voters called to 'remember the poor' in the election
With just a week to go until the nation goes to the polls in the General Election, voters are being urged to "remember the poor".
Resurgence of nationalism is a 'setback for humanity', says German theologian Jürgen Moltmann
The 93-year-old said the new wave of nationalism taking root in many countries was a "setback for humanity".
After deadly church attack, evangelical leader in Burkina Faso says only love, not revenge can bring peace
An evangelical leader in Burkina Faso has called on Christians in the country to choose love over revenge after a church attack on Sunday left 14 people dead.
Politicians should be concerned with more than just Brexit - Rowan Williams
The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has called on politicians to think beyond the short-term and offer a long-term vision for a more sustainable global order.
Government must do more to tackle violence against women and girls - Christian Aid
The UK government must use its aid budget and diplomatic influence to promote security for women and girls around the world and especially in conflict zones like Afghanistan, Christian Aid has said.
Israel Folau reaches settlement with Rugby Australia over 'hell awaits' Instagram post
Rugby Australia (RA), NSW Rugby and Israel Folau have reached a settlement following a dispute over a religious message he posted to social media.
Changing Church doctrine on marriage is an 'insult to the love of LGBTQI people'
Evangelicals in the Methodist Church have been strongly encouraged by a gay celibate Christian to fight attempts to change the Church's historic position on marriage.
Political parties asked to support nation's historic church buildings ahead of General Election
The main political parties are being asked to commit to supporting the nation's thousands of historic churches and chapels ahead of the General Election.
Chinese church pastor sentenced to four years in prison
Christian Solidarity Worldwide is calling for the release of a church elder in China's Sichuan Province who has been sentenced to four years in prison.