British Isles
Sunday, 15 September 2013 18:15
Bishop of Durham-designate focuses on church growth, poverty and young people
The next Bishop of Durham, current Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham, the Right Reverend Paul Butler, has identified his priority issues as growing the church, tackling poverty, and addressing the role of children and young people…
Sunday, 08 September 2013 16:05
New era of learning for Methodist Church
The Methodist Church has formally changed its learning structure to offer more training from locally placed staff across 11 regions. The Discipleship and Ministries Learning Network will work through two institutions, Cliff College and the Queen's…
Sunday, 08 September 2013 16:03
Another street preacher arrested
A street preacher was arrested in Basildon on Wednesday following a complaint by a member of public. The Christian Legal Centre reports that Rob Hughes was held for seven and a half hours at Basildon police…
Sunday, 08 September 2013 15:53
Gender abortions: CPS accused of double standards
The Crown Prosecution Service has been accused of “double standards” over abortion laws as it brought criminal charges against a string of pro-life protesters yet refused to prosecute doctors over illegal practices. One outspoken peer accused…
Sunday, 01 September 2013 17:47
Norwich pastor under investigation for "homophobic" language
A Norwich pastor is under investigation for using "homophobic" language after sending an email expressing his disapproval of the city's gay pride event, held in June this year. Dr Alan Clifford sent the message to the…
Sunday, 01 September 2013 17:45
Churches welcome government's decision on Syria
Leaders from the United Reformed Church, the Methodist Church in Britain and the Baptist Union of Great Britain have given thanks for the decision of the UK Parliament to reject military action in Syria. Leaders from…