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- The war in Ukraine is moving fast and threatening millions of people’s lives. Many of us feel overwhelmed by the scale and complexity of the threat. Several Christian organisations have posted prayers which may help your readers to formulate their prayers. We offer three such prayers here. Prayer from the Church of England (https://www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-worship/worship-texts-and-resources/praying-peace-world)...How to pray for the war in Ukraine
- China has tightened its online crackdown against Christians – attempting to control every word and image of religious content on the internet. Tough new measures were introduced on 1st March. This means that China’s unregistered house churches, aided by online content to survive the pandemic and persecution, have had that support stripped away, according to...New online crackdown on Christians in China
- The Bishop of Kensington, Dr Graham Tomlin, will lead the new Centre for Cultural Witness, a project to underpin the Church’s work of being a Christian presence in every community. The Centre will be rooted in the Anglican Church, but fully ecumenical and international. It will embrace a wide range of Christian voices to seek...New Centre for Cultural Witness
- Egypt has by far the largest Christian population in the Middle East. But many of Egypt’s Christians are very poor. In the extremely deprived area on the outskirts of Cairo nicknamed ‘Garbage City’, the vast majority of families are Christian. They make a living from recycling the rubbish that surrounds them. Recently a supporter of...You could help a Christian child in Egypt learn more about the Bible
- Do you have some spare weeks this year? Want to do something meaningful with them? Why not consider going on an Operation Mobilisation short-term outreach? OM gives two good reasons as to why you might want to go: Firstly, short-term outreaches “push you out of your comfort zone, meaning you’re compelled to trust Him in...Why not go out on a short-term outreach?
- In a recent panel designed to think through how best to reach Millennials (adults aged 18 to 37 in 2021) held in Arizona, the following research findings about their emotional and mental health, which hinder relationships, were discussed: Most Millennials say they are dissatisfied with their intimate and peer relationships. In fact, when it comes...Millennial Tensions
- What did your church learn during lockdown? Choir competition launched to record a Platinum Jubilee anthem BRF celebrates its first 100 years Numbers drop at Sunday services Chaplain for the coastguards Reinstate Nigeria as a country of concern to halt attacks on Christians The Archbishop of Canterbury speaks on vaccines Church of England restricts investment...Looking at Church (all articles) for March 2022
- Choirs across the UK are invited to record a specially-written Platinum Jubilee anthem, to be released on YouTube featuring choirs from around the world. The competition, supported by Premier Christian Radio, will bring together choirs from around the Commonwealth. The new anthem ‘Rise Up and Serve’ has been commissioned by HOPE Together and partners, and...Choir competition launched to record a Platinum Jubilee anthem
- This month marks two years since the UK’s first Covid lockdown. Churches closed their doors for worship as infection levels, hospital admissions and, tragically, deaths rose. Even today, some worshippers are reluctant to return to ‘in person’ worship, and churches are still taking care to limit Covid risks. What did we learn in the 24...What did your church learn during lockdown?
- The work of BRF (Bible Reading Fellowship) recently featured in BBC One’s long-running programme Songs of Praise. Presented by Kate Bottley, the programme explored the power of the Bible to transform lives. It included features highlighting BRF’s ministries Anna Chaplaincy, Living Faith and MessyChurch, along with interviews with chief executive Richard Fisher, Anna Chaplaincy founder...BRF celebrates its first 100 years
- In the past 30 years, the Church of England has seen a steep decline in the attendance at Sunday services. Numbers are down by an average of 40 per cent at Sunday services in churches across the UK’s 43 dioceses. The only exception is London, where there has been a rise in Sunday worshippers. A...Numbers drop at Sunday services
- A full-time chaplain has been appointed by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) for the first time in its 200-year history. The Revd Tom Ebbens, who will be based in Cornwall, has been appointed to the position after a pilot project. He has previously worked in MCA operations centres and as a coastal officer, and...Chaplain for the coastguards