Anglicans to debate gay blessing
The Church of England is to consider whether to offer blessing ceremonies to same-sex couples. One of the five cathedrals singled out for the Reformation challenge was Hereford, whose bishop,…
Laity leader quits ‘heretical’ bishops’ council
Leading evangelical Lorna Ashworth has resigned from the Archbishops’ Council in protest at increasingly liberal attitudes on gay issues. One of only two representatives on Church of England’s governing body…
‘Turbulent priests’ give bishops until February to repent
Evangelical Anglicans have used the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation to issuean ultimatum to the Church’s leadership. Bishops have until February to restore biblical teaching on marriage…
Cold comfort Christmas for another Pakistani Christian
Another Pakistani Christian has been beaten up in the UK. On 27 October, 45-year-old Tajamal Amar was unconscious for around five hours after being kicked and punched by two Muslims…
Christian Concern tackles Sharia law in Europe
Campaigning group Christian Concern is intervening to contest the spread of Sharia law in Europe. The Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights is hearing a case on…
‘Bonuses for abortions’ accusation against clinic
A Care Quality Commission (CQC) report has found that some staff at a Marie Stopes clinic feel financially pressured to push women into abortions. Christian MP Fiona Bruce told Premier…
Revival falls on Ilford church
It seems the only way is indeed Essex as a church in Ilford is experiencing a renewal which has drawn visitors from all over the country and abroad Since June…