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Lebanon churches open their doors amid airstrikes
Churches in Lebanon have become sanctuaries for people displaced by Israeli airstrikes.
Lausanne issues apology after speaker's comments on Israel and dispensational eschatology cause offence
The director of the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelisation has issued an apology after a controversial speech by one of its guest speakers left some participants offended.
Lausanne Movement celebrates 50 years with renewed urgency to take the Gospel to a digital world
The Church must embrace every technological tool at its disposal to engage with today's digital world or else lose the next generation, the head of the Lausanne Movement has said.
Protests held as Scotland's abortion clinic buffer zones law comes into force
Legislation establishing 'buffer zones' around abortion clinics has come into force across Scotland.
Churches must be ready to respond biblically to sexual revolution, Lausanne Congress hears
Christians must not be silent as the "victory" of the sexual revolution spreads across the world, but neither should they condemn others, the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization has heard.
Christian preacher wins £10,000 pay-out from police over arrest at Speakers' Corner
The Metropolitan Police have agreed to pay a Christian preacher £10,000 in damages after she was arrested, strip-searched and detained for 15 hours.
Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization opens in Korea with call to repentance and action for world mission
Over 5,000 Christians have gathered in South Korea for the Fourth Lausanne Congress on World Evangelization to strategise about how to fulfil the Great Commission.
Counselling group to appeal after being refused accreditation
An international group of therapists that supports people with unwanted same-sex attraction is to appeal after its application for accreditation was refused by a UK regulatory body.
Church in Wales earmarks £10m for mission and growth
The Church in Wales is to invest nearly £10m in a number of new projects aimed at increasing church attendance.
Abortion clinic 'buffer zone' law is discriminatory and 'lacks clarity'
Christians have expressed concern about the imminent introduction of a ban on pro-life activities near abortion clinics in England and Wales.
Christian army veteran stands trial over silent prayer in abortion clinic buffer zone
The trial into an army veteran's silent prayer near an abortion clinic has begun at Poole Magistrates' Court.
Former Archbishop questions Lib Dems' stance on Christian values
The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Baron Williams of Oystermouth, has questioned the Liberal Democrats' position on religious beliefs amid legal action by a former parliamentary candidate who claims he was deselected because of his Christian faith.
Christians asked to pray as Labour government prepares conversion therapy proposals
The Christian Institute has asked church leaders to put their congregations on 'prayer alert' as the Labour government prepares to publish draft legislation aimed at banning so-called conversion therapy.
Christian groups warn against 'dangers' of assisted suicide after 'citizens jury' backs changes
A Christian advocacy group has cautioned against proposals to legalise assisted suicide and called instead for society to prioritise suicide prevention and "life-affirming care".
Evangelical Alliance appoints new leader for Scotland
Lynne Paterson has been appointed as the new head of the Evangelical Alliance Scotland.
Christians unite to launch National Week of Prayer for the UK
It will take place from 12 to 20 October 2024 with the vision of gathering Christians from across the four nations of the UK to repent and pray for a spiritual awakening and more lives transformed by Jesus.