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Stories of Christians in action, both at home and around the world
- Christians face harassment in 143 countries, according to major new research. The latest Annual Pew Report uncovers a record increase in restrictions on religion imposed by many governments around the world. It also finds violence and harassment against religious groups are on the rise. Release International, which supports persecuted Christians around the world, has welcomed...Christians now under threat in 143 countries
- The Bishop of Penrith recently paddled a canoe across Derwentwater to celebrate the launch of a Northern Centre of pioneering mission in Cumbria. The Rt Rev Dr Emma Ineson crossed to St Herbert’s Island to mark the formal collaboration between the Diocese of Carlisle – the Church of England in Cumbria – and CMS. From...A new centre for Pioneer Mission in Cumbria
- People who live in an area that suffers from natural disasters are 7.6 times more likely to be religious than people who live in areas without natural disasters. Such was the finding of a recent report from the University of Copenhagen, published in The Economic Journal. Dr Jeanet Bentzen explained that by using natural disasters...There’s nothing like a natural disaster to wake people up to their need for God
- In the coming months, Spring Harvest is holding evenings of Spring Harvest Local, which are events described as ‘heartfelt worship, inspiring teaching and an opportunity to pray for the empowering of the Holy Spirit at venues around the UK.’ The theme will pick up on the Spring Harvest 2020 theme, ‘Unleashed: The Acts Church Today,’...Spring Harvest Local – coming near you!
- The Bible Society is hard at work in Algeria, even though some of its staff could be arrested and imprisoned at any time. But they are willing to take the risk, in order to support the besieged church there, which is begging for as many as 50 Bibles every week. As a Bible Society spokesman...The Algerian church needs our help
- Refugees and asylum seekers in Malta have a new place where they can get much needed advice, help with immigration paperwork, internet access and – most importantly – thoughtful hospitality. The Peace Lab information centre, which CMS mission partners Doug and Jacqui Marshall have recently established in cooperation with a local Franciscan friar, is situated...To see and to serve: new information office sees and serves refugees
- Church leaders warn Johnson about Brexit Doesn’t God want clergy in the North? Christians escape as Boko Haram attacks northern Cameroon villages In a league of their own The church under the stairs Canonisation of John Henry Newman The growth of prayer bots – and other worship technologies Millions displaced as monsoon causes devastation in...Looking at your Church (all articles) for September 2019
- The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has come under pressure from various church leaders concerning Brexit. The Bishop in Europe, Dr Robert Innes, said that a priority for Mr Johnson should be the ‘forgotten million’ UK citizens living in the EU. “They worry about residency issues, health care, pensions and travelling.” The Joint Public Issues Team,...Church leaders warn Johnson about Brexit
- Can it be true that God is calling most Anglican clergy to the South of England? Does He really want churches in northern urban areas like Burnley, Wigan, Sheffield and Bury and other post-industrial towns to struggle on with very few clergy? Well, you might be forgiven for thinking so, when you compare some figures. ...Doesn’t God want clergy in the North?
- About 200 families escaped with their lives when Boko Haram Islamist militants recently ransacked a mainly-Christian village in the Far North Region of Cameroon. The armed gang stormed Roum village, in the Tourou area, setting fire to homes, killing livestock and plundering food stores and possessions. A Barnabas Fund contact estimated around 1,120 families in the...Christians escape as Boko Haram attacks northern Cameroon villages
- Deaf soccer champions are changing how people perceive disability in Tanzania. The Neema Crafts football team, all of whom are deaf, recently won a match 3-0 against a hearing team in a village called Image. As sweet as that victory was, the real triumph was showing villagers how disabled people can contribute to their communities....In a league of their own
- A church has started meeting under a staircase in a remote area of Nepal, according to Nepali local partners who are involved in leadership training. They write, “This area is difficult and often hostile to the Gospel but the Lord touched our hearts to train indigenous leaders and to help them start a fellowship there.”...The church under the stairs