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Archive newsChurch of England is ‘dying’ and you should leave, says former Queen’s chaplain
The Church of England is “dying” and is “more comfortable with politics and power than it is with the Holy Spirit”, a former chaplain to the Queen has said.
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Archive newsUnited Nations snubs Christian Solidarity Worldwide
The United Nations has rejected anti-persecution charity Christian Solidarity Worldwide’s (CSW) application for official UN accreditation.
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Designs for huge prayer wall revealed
We’ve been given an idea of what a giant structure, dedicated to answered prayers, will look like.
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‘Incredible’ move of God is happening says WelbyThe Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has said a “bizarre and incredible” move of the Spirit is happening. Justin Welby was speaking at the 2017 launch of the global prayer movement ‘Thy Kingdom Come’ which encourages Christians to pray between Ascension and Pentecost ...
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Words on worship I agreed with every word in Derek Walker’s article ‘6 lies our worship songs tell us’ (February). It was very apt, funny and absolutely true! What sort of an impression does our singing make on any newbies or outsiders? I’ve also kept a past offering from ...
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Archive newsThe student ‘trigger warning’ about crucifixion is pathetic mollycoddling
David Robertson responds to the controversy surrounding Glasgow University's decision to warn their theology students they may find Jesus' crucifixion distressing
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Dylann Roof sentenced to death for church murdersDylann Roof has been sentenced to death for killing nine black church members during a Bible study in South Carolina, USA. Nearly two dozen friends and relatives of the victims gave evidence during the sentencing phase of the trial. However, none of them ...
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Archive newsBishop of London reflects on frustrations of his job ahead of retirement
The Bishop of London has told Premier Christianity magazine of his frustrations about the way bureaucracy often blocked his natural desire to pastorally support people in the capital.
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Archive newsNigerian archbishop warns revenge attacks are possible as persecution worsens
A Nigerian archbishop has warned there could be a civil war in his country between Christians and Muslims if believers take revenge for the continuing attacks against them.
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Archive newsChristian singer banned from US chat show over gay comments
A gospel artist has been uninvited from appearing on the Ellen DeGeneres chat show in America after a video emerged of her preaching about homosexuality.
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Archive newsOakhill’s principal Mike Ovey dies
The principal of Oakhill Theological College Rev Dr Mike Ovey has died at the age of 58.
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Rev Coles is walking in the lightIt is great to have folks like Richard Coles light up our lives (‘Profile’, January). Walking testimonies of Jesus-changed people and the huge variety of ways in which God did this is further expression of his grace. Thank you for sharing this with us. ...
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Archive newsThe Premier Christianity guide to 2016
It saw the Brexit vote, Trump election and Ed Balls dancing the salsa. Katie Stock looks back at a turbulent twelve months
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Archive newsThe Shack is back
The trailer for the film adaptation of William Paul Young’s novel The Shack has been released.
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Archive newsBBC’s religious output criticised as it drops head of religion role
BBC broadcaster Roger Bolton has accused the corporation of failing to “take religion seriously”.
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Archive newsMiddle East bishops refused entry to the UK
Three archbishops from Iraq and Syria have been denied a visa to enter the United Kingdom because the Home Office ruled they were too poor.
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God doesn’t have a blueprint Jessica Kelley’s book, Lord Willing (Herald Press) is a poignant testimony to one mother’s faith in the midst of unbearable loss (‘Did God give my 4-year-old son brain cancer?’, December). But the great bonus of the book is its chapters which graciously and clearly ...
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Archive newsCanon Andrew White leaves charity he founded
Canon Andrew White, known as the Vicar of Baghdad, has revealed he is leaving the charity he founded – the Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East (FRRME) – to start a new organisation.
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Archive newsAshers bakery lose ‘gay cake’ appeal
Christian bakers found to have breached equality laws by refusing to make a pro-gay marriage cake have lost their case at the Belfast Court of Appeal.
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Archive newsMystery of hidden Celtic cross finally revealed
The story behind a massive Celtic cross hidden in a forest in County Donegal, Ireland has been revealed.
