Former CofE vicar charged with historic abuse
Jonathan Fletcher, an 81-year-old former vicar of Emmanuel Church Wimbledon, has been charged with eight counts of indecent assault and one count of grievous bodily harm with intent.
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Abortion-up-to-birth advocate's ministerial appointment alarms pro-lifers
Johnson, MP for Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham, has previously tried to legalise abortion on demand up to birth.
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Church and charity leaders call for end to two-child limit
The two-child limit on benefits is leaving families in "acute hardship", Christian leaders have said.
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Evangelicals disappointed by Synod vote on same-sex blessings
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) has expressed its "deep disappointment" at the General Synod's vote to continue the process towards introducing standalone services of blessing for same-sex couples.
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Church leaders write to Keir Starmer about fears of conversion therapy ban
Church leaders have written to Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressing concerns about the implications of a ban on so-called conversion therapy for traditional churches and ordinary Christian practice.
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Church of England continues on path towards same-sex blessings
The Church of England's parliamentary body today agreed to continue moving forward with plans to introduce standalone services of blessing for same-sex couples.
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Pray for our MPs, says Christian Institute
Christians are being encouraged to pray for the nation's MPs at a time of significant change after Thursday's General Election saw Labour overturn 14 years of Conservative leadership.
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Steve Cox steps down from Christians in Media charity, Lani Charlwood takes over as new Chair
In a significant leadership change, evangelist Steve Cox has stepped down as Chair of Christians in Media after nearly ten years of dedicated service.
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Christian social worker to appeal tribunal ruling in discrimination case
A Christian social worker is to appeal against part of an employment tribunal ruling concluding that he was discriminated against by an NHS provider over the withdrawal of a job offer because of his same-sex marraige beliefs.
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Prayers for new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer after Labour landslide
Prayers are being said for the next government and the UK's new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer after Labour's landslide victory in Thursday's general elections.
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Christians pray as Britain heads to the polls
Christians are praying for the nation as millions cast their vote in the UK general elections today.
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Tearfund 'deeply saddened' by death of two workers in Democratic Republic of Congo
Two aid workers with Christian development charity Tearfund have been killed in an attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Archbishop of Canterbury withdraws Mike Pilavachi award
The Archbishop of Canterbury has withdrawn an award given to Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi after an investigation upheld safeguarding concerns.
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