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170 baptised at Bigbury-on-Sea
Mass baptisms in the sea are becoming more popular.
MPs vote against assisted suicide in 'victory for hope, compassion and life'
Almost the exact same Parliament voting for the almost exact same bill - but a very different result.
Historic UK churches face growing maintenance crisis despite £2.6m in grants
The National Churches Trust has warned that historic church buildings across the UK are facing mounting financial and maintenance pressures, despite awarding more than £2.6 million in grants during 2025.
National Lottery Heritage Fund pledges £130m for churches, ships and museums
£885 million has been invested in over 1,750 projects around the country.
Many Christians among the missing and dead after Nepal floods
Christianity has grown in Nepal, despite rising persecution.
MPs urged to reject ‘deadly’ assisted suicide bill
Care Not Killing said the passing of the bill would be “catastrophic”.
Street preacher acquitted in Soho ‘safe space’ case
The Christian Legal Centre has welcomed the acquittal of a Christian preacher who was accused of violating an LGBT “safe space” by distributing tracts about Sodom and Gomorrah.
Seeing God at work in everyday life
In her new book, 605 Everyday Miracles, Alpha UK director Chloe Swart challenges the perception that miraculous healing is reserved for extraordinary people or church events.
Church vows to plough on with Project Spire
Project Spire has been criticised morally, historically, theologically, practically and legally.
Christian, pro-life groups rally against assisted suicide
Andy Burnham appears less keen on assisted suicide than Keir Starmer.
Christian nationalists 'are neither patriots nor Christians', says Church of England's parliamentary rep
The Second Church Estates Commissioner made the comments in response to questions from MPs.
James Orr stands down as adviser to Reform after donations sting
Cambridge theologian James Orr has stepped down as head of policy for Reform UK following a sting operation by climate activists.
Scottish Christian woman recognised in Auschwitz memorial plaque
Teacher Jane Haining refused to abandon her Jewish schoolchildren and eventually died in Auschwitz.
Churches make ‘significant’ contribution to essential services in local communities, study finds
Churches could be providing as many as a quarter of a million essential community services across England, according to new research.
Thousands March for Life in London
Counter-protestors stormed a Mass at Westminster Cathedral
CoE clergy feel 'undervalued, under-resourced, overworked, frustrated and vulnerable'
Church of England vicars are becoming an “endangered species” according to Save the Parish, which has just produced a major report into the current state of pastoral ministry within the Church.
