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- The House of Bishops has recently published a paper on church planting and the mission of the Church. It sets out a set of principles, and also offers practical suggestions and theological grounding for this work. The Bishop of Chelmsford, Stephen Cottrell, explains: ‘A few years ago there was a wonderful series on the radio...New C of E paper on Church Planting
- Widespread support has been received for ideas recently set out by the Church of England to ensure the future of England’s Cathedrals. In all, more than 300 submissions were received in response to a consultation exercise. At the heart is the retention of Chapter as the governing body of a cathedral, but with changes in...Recommendations for England’s Cathedrals welcomed
- The death toll from the latest attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria has risen to more than 200, according to reports from journalists in Plateau State. In just one attack, herdsmen armed with guns and machetes have raided ten communities near the state capital, Jos in the past two weeks. According to reports, they burnt...Christian death toll in Nigeria rises: 200 slaughtered in armed attacks
- More and more families are struggling with what to do with the children during summer holidays. And local churches have been coming to their aid! A number of local churches across the country now hold holiday clubs for local children during August, which are proving a big hit with parents and kids. Not least is...Holiday clubs help struggling families
- Church Urban Fund has been warning of the growing food poverty crisis in the UK. For example: foodbank use has risen by 17% in the last 12 months; in some parts of the country 30% of families rely on free school meals nearly 2.5 million people are skipping meals because they can’t afford to eat...Growing food poverty crisis in UK
- Release International is celebrating its 50th anniversary of serving the persecuted Church in more than 30 countries around the world. It supports people like Petr Jasek, who was accused of spying in Sudan and jailed for 445 days. Czech-born Petr Jasek came to the attention of the authorities in 2015 after helping pay for medical...Release International – still supporting persecuted Christians, 50 years on
- The Church of England welcomed this summer’s government announcement that there will be an annual Windrush Day, to be held on 22nd June. Such day, said a spokesperson, ‘is a fitting acknowledgement of both the sacrifices made and the generous contributions given by so many who first answered the plea from the motherland to help...Church of England response to Windrush Day
- Something is going on: more and more priests are reporting verbal abuse, threats or actual physical violence, and damaged church property. Some have discovered witchcraft symbols sprayed on a church door, or even been followed home in a threatening manner. Now academics at Royal Holloway, University of London, are going to survey about 7,000 C...Is growing secularism in the UK leading to increased abuse against Christian clergy?
- How do you choose a new Bible among all the translations available? If you have ever wondered what the differences are, and which translation is best for you, you may find a new guide produced by Bible Society to be of use. Go to: https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/explore-the-bible/which-is-the-best-bible-translation/Help in choosing a Bible
- Gambling – is it a good idea for churches? Beware taking your pills abroad What is breeding on your tea towel? Is it safe to breath in your home? Smell the coffee? Does your dog jump out of your car? How pocket money can affect your children The march of the unicorns There’s a tattoo...Looking at You (all articles)
- A three-day evangelism event at Falkirk Stadium, in partnership with over 200 churches across Central Scotland, has led to 1000 people saying they want to become Christians. The Central Scotland Celebration of Hope saw churches invite Will Graham, grandson of the late Rev. Billy Graham, to come to Scotland and share the Gospel. The Falkirk...More than 1,000 turn to Jesus in Falkirk
- You are organising the annual summer church fete. Someone asks, ‘Why not have a raffle? That always makes money.’ They have bought some tickets and will sell them around the village in the lead up to the event. Another parishioner offers to have a ‘guess the vicar’s weight’ game or do a pound in the...Gambling – is it a good idea for churches?