British Isles
Friday, 09 July 2021 10:12
Police bill risks criminalising homeless
Thirteen homelessness charities and housing groups made an unprecedented plea to ministers to reconsider the police and crime bill that passed through the Commons this week. It will now go to the House of Lords. They…
Friday, 09 July 2021 10:10
Speakers’ Corner becomes Sharia Corner?
Hatun Tash preaches Christianity at Speakers’ Corner, but when she criticises Islam she is assaulted. Police have warned her it is dangerous for her to speak there. Some Muslims want to kill her. But she feels…
Friday, 09 July 2021 10:07
Wisdom and grace needed as singing is allowed
Sung worship in churches will be allowed from 19 July. Danny Webster of the Evangelical Alliance said that the prospect of worshipping together is exciting but will have many challenges. ‘We need to be very aware…
Friday, 09 July 2021 10:05
Scientists in congregations
Church and science can seem like separate worlds, but many scientists appear in pews and pulpits across the UK. ‘Encouraging Christian Leadership in an Age of Science’ (ECLAS) affirms the work of faith-filled scientists who bring…
Friday, 09 July 2021 10:01
Covid: young people’s mental health
Covid-related pupil absence in England has hit a new high since students returned to school in March. Over 640,000 English pupils were not in school due to Covid last week; only 62,000 were confirmed or suspected…
Friday, 02 July 2021 10:15
Scotland: mission pioneers spreading the Good News
New ways of engaging people with faith are being pioneered by the Church of Scotland in Ayrshire. It is sending teams of missioners out into the community to share the Good News of Jesus Christ and…