British Isles
Saturday, 14 March 2015 00:00
Bishop of London proposes new 'Bishop for Church Plants' role
The Bishop of London is planning to revive a century-old episcopal see to create a new 'Bishop for Church Plants'. The Right Rev Richard Chartres plans to bring back the See of Islington, which existed briefly…
Saturday, 14 March 2015 00:00
Salvation Army uses viral dress to promote domestic violence campaign
A dress which went viral after viewers were split on its colours has become the focal point of the Salvation Army's campaign against domestic violence in South Africa. A photo was in the media last month…
Saturday, 14 March 2015 00:00
Children in care failed by government, say MPs
Children in care ‘get a raw deal’ and the government is not doing enough to help them, MPs have said in a report. In particular the Department for Education shows ‘alarming reluctance to play an active…
Saturday, 14 March 2015 00:00
Christian printing company takes a stand for traditional marriage
A Christian printing company in the Republic of Ireland has become the latest business to take a stand for traditional marriage, based on firmly-held religious convictions. Beulah Print & Design declined to print invitations for a…
Saturday, 14 March 2015 00:00
Getting married before having children boosts chances of staying together
Couples who get married before having children are over 70 per cent more likely to stay together than those who do so after marriage new research claims. Meanwhile those who start a family but never marry…
Saturday, 14 March 2015 00:00
Massive rise in church volunteering
Volunteering through UK churches has increased by nearly 17% over the past two years, according to the third biennial National Church and Social Action Survey. Figures indicate that 1.1 to 1.4 million volunteers participated in church-based…