News

Mission to Seafarers seeks to reach those most in need

New Secretary General of The Mission to Seafarers sets out vision for reaching seafarers most in need.

Edinburgh churches put Christ’s mission first

Churches in Edinburgh are setting their sights on reaching thousands of faithless people in the Scottish capital with the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Faith leaders denounce violence in the name of religion

Extremism, terrorism and other forms of violence in the name of religion are “threats to human life and should be rejected”, say delegates attending the Third Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions in Astana, Kazakhstan.

Call for 'truth and integrity' candidates to stand at next general election

A call for Christians to come forward and offer themselves as candidates at the next general election was made this weekend by leaders of the Christian Peoples Alliance.

Eritrean Christians tell of torture and imprisonment

Christians in Eritrea who were tortured and jailed for their faith have given searing accounts of the brutality they faced to Release International, a ministry serving the persecuted church worldwide.

Lords to debate prostitution law change

The Christian Institute has welcomed the Government’s plans to tighten the law on prostitution, due to be debated by the House of Lords on Wednesday, 1 July, as part of the Policing and Crime Bill.

Christians launch prayer initiative for Congo peace

A new prayer movement has been launched in a bid to mobilise UK Christians in praying for lasting peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Black Country church offers 'apprentice vicar' job

A West Bromwich church is looking for an apprentice to work alongside the vicar for one or two years and find out more about what it means to serve as a minister in the Church of England.

Church speaks up for protection of life

The Church of England has reaffirmed its opposition to assisted suicide in a new section on its website.

CofE faces £352m pension deficit

The Church of England has published a second report on the impact of the credit crunch and recession on the financial position of the Funded Clergy Pension Scheme.

Third Day to be inducted into Georgia Music Hall Of Fame

Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning rock band Third Day received the news this week that they are to enter the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.

White House: Obamas have not decided on a church

Home is where the heart is and according to White House press secretary Robert Gibbs, a church home is where a person formally joins, not where they regularly attend services.

Methodist President marks 15th anniversary of Rwandan genocide

Rev Stephen Poxon, President of the Methodist Conference, has joined public figures from around the world in lighting a candle for Rwanda on camera.

Iranian church uniting under pressure

The recent violent protests in Iran have only made the church there more united, says one Iranian Christian.

Scottish cardinal condemns nuclear weapons system

The head of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland condemns the Trident nuclear weapons system.

Canterbury choirboys join Welsh 'music in the community' concert

The 18 trebles from the prestigious choir of Canterbury Cathedral are coming to Wales to take part in a “music in the community” concert at St Anne’s Church, Ynyshir, organised by the parish priest, Father Paul Bigmore.