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Street preacher appealing Easter Sunday Covid fine

Staff writer Wed 25 May 2022 10:27 BST

A street preacher is in court this week appealing a Covid fine he received for conducting his ministry during the first national lockdown.

Church of Scotland votes in favour of allowing ministers to perform same-sex weddings

Staff writer | Mon 23 May 2022 10:40 BST

The Church of Scotland General Assembly has approved legislation that will allow ministers to conduct gay weddings in their churches for the first time.
Spurgeon's College 'incredibly proud' to secure full degree awarding powers

Staff writer | Sat 21 May 2022 11:49 BST

The Christian college said the approval from the Office for Students marked "a critical step in the College's journey towards becoming Croydon's first home-grown university".
Drop in number of marriages isn't a surprise, says expert

Staff writer | Sat 21 May 2022 10:25 BST

The fall in the number of couples tying the knot "shouldn't be a surprise", says the Marriage Foundation's Harry Benson.
Homes for Ukraine scheme is 'failing refugees'

Staff writer | Fri 20 May 2022 9:27 BST

There have been calls for changes to the government's Homes for Ukraine scheme after reports of refugees being targeted for sex or being made homeless.
Welsh First Minister 'regrets' that Franklin Graham is coming to Wales

Staff writer | Thu 19 May 2022 10:13 BST

Franklin Graham said the comments by First Minister Mark Drakeford were "troubling".
Record numbers of students taking Religious Studies

Staff writer | Wed 18 May 2022 13:54 BST

Despite record levels of interest, the study found that the subject is being neglected by both the government and schools.
Christian group hits out at minister's 'callous' suggestion to find 'better-paid job'

Staff writer | Tue 17 May 2022 12:09 BST

CARE has criticised government minister Rachel Maclean for suggesting that people should work more hours or find "a better-paid job" to protect themselves against inflation and the impact of soaring food and energy costs.
Churches urged to be vigilant after rise in metal theft

Staff writer | Tue 17 May 2022 10:56 BST

A Christian insurer has warned of a rise in metal thefts at churches as the UK emerges from the Covid-19 pandemic.
New book celebrates the Queen's '70 years of faith and service'

Peter Crumpler | Mon 16 May 2022 12:54 BST

The Queen is Supreme Governor of the Church of England but her interest in faith goes well beyond this title. Her strong Christian faith is exemplified by her lifetime of dedicated service.
Franklin Graham kicks off UK tour with message of love and forgiveness

Staff writer | Sun 15 May 2022 8:09 BST

The Liverpool Exhibition Centre was filled to capacity on Saturday night for the first night of Franklin Graham's UK tour.
Archie Battersbee: parents disappointed after judge approves brain stem test

Staff writer | Sat 14 May 2022 11:30 BST

The parents of 12-year-old Archie Battersbee say it is "unfair" that they are having to fight for their son's life just four weeks after a catastrophic injury left him unconscious.