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Conversion therapy ban will criminalise Christians and parents, Parliament hears
Conversion therapy ban will criminalise Christians and parents, Parliament hears

Members of Parliament have warned that both parents and pastors stand to be criminalised if legislation to ban so-called conversion therapy is passed into law.

Conservative bishops set out theological vision for Church of England
Conservative bishops set out theological vision for Church of England

A group of conservative bishops has issued a new "theological vision" for the Church of England's process of discernment around issues of marriage, relationships, gender and identity.

'We are seeing genuine conversions,' says church leader
'We are seeing genuine conversions,' says church leader

Contrary to suggestions in the media, the leader of a UK evangelical church network has said there has not been any "significant influx" of asylum seekers turning to the Christian faith.

Baptists respond to claims about Clapham attacker's conversion
Baptists respond to claims about Clapham attacker's conversion

Baptists Together said it could not comment on claims that Ezedi converted in a Baptist church because of the ongoing police investigation but said that its churches would continue to "welcome the stranger".

Archbishop of Canterbury visits Ukraine ahead of second anniversary of Russian invasion
Archbishop of Canterbury visits Ukraine ahead of second anniversary of Russian invasion

The Archbishop said he felt "a deep call to return" after his first visit in 2022.

New Living in Love and Faith appointment after bishop's resignation
New Living in Love and Faith appointment after bishop's resignation

A new interim theology adviser has been appointed to the House of Bishops following the recent resignation of the Bishop of Newcastle as co-lead of Living in Love and Faith (LLF) in the Church of England.

Bishop hits back at claims that Church is aiding fake asylum converts
Bishop hits back at claims that Church is aiding fake asylum converts

The Bishop of Chelmsford has denied that the Church of England has "aided and abetted" asylum seekers through the system by supporting fake conversions.

Christians praying for King Charles after cancer diagnosis
Christians praying for King Charles after cancer diagnosis

Christians are praying for King Charles after Buckingham Palace announced that he has been diagnosed with cancer.

Christians reflect on conversion and asylum claims as Church continues to come under fire
Christians reflect on conversion and asylum claims as Church continues to come under fire

Christians have been weighing in on the question of whether churches are to blame for asylum seekers trying to game the system with claims of conversion and persecution.

Christian asylum claims under scrutiny after Clapham attack
Christian asylum claims under scrutiny after Clapham attack

Asylum applications based on claims of conversion to Christianity are facing fresh scrutiny after an acid attack on a woman and her two children in London's Clapham South area.

Christian preacher convicted over Bible verse sign in abortion clinic buffer zone
Christian preacher convicted over Bible verse sign in abortion clinic buffer zone

A Christian preacher has been found guilty of breaching an abortion clinic buffer zone after holding up a sign showing a Bible verse.

Bishop quits Living in Love and Faith post after appointment of conservative theological adviser
Bishop quits Living in Love and Faith post after appointment of conservative theological adviser

The Bishop of Newcastle has resigned from her role in the Church of England's Living in Love and Faith (LLF) process following the appointment of a conservative vicar as interim theological adviser to the House of Bishops.

Christian parents call for change to Church of England school policy
Christian parents call for change to Church of England school policy

Christian parents who challenged transgender ideology in their children's school have written to the Archbishop of Canterbury calling for a change to the Church of England's educational policy.

Christian school assistant sacked over Facebook post can take her case to Court of Appeal
Christian school assistant sacked over Facebook post can take her case to Court of Appeal

A Christian school teacher who was sacked after expressing concerns on Facebook about Relationships and Sex Education lessons and transgenderism in schools has been given permission to take her case to the Court of Appeal.

Alistair Begg stands by same-sex wedding advice
Alistair Begg stands by same-sex wedding advice

Pastor Alistair Begg is refusing to backdown following a backlash over his advice to Christians about attending same-sex weddings.