4+ day, 3+ hour ago  (457+ words) Churches in the Diocese of Gloucester have taken the concept of praying for good health, but also taking one's medicine, into a whole new realm. On Sunday Tewkesbury Abbey and St Mary's Magdalene, Twyning will be gathering to bless the…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago  (599+ words) With the 2026 World Cup officially underway, Christians in Sport says football is providing a rare public space in which personal faith is on full display. While politicians, business leaders and other public figures may try to minimise their faith, football…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (493+ words) The Charity Commission has begun an investigation into Bread of Life Community Church following complaints from the National Secular Society (NSS). Bread of Life Church has already hit the headlines thanks to its ongoing dispute with Colchester City Council. According…...

1+ week, 21+ hour ago  (1095+ words) That was the message that came out of a webinar hosted by the Evangelical Alliance on Christian nationalism and the rise of far right and populist movements in the UK, some of which have found a degree of support among…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (627+ words) Last week, former Labour minister Alan Milburn published the first part of his independent review into'Young People and Work. In it, he speaks to a dehumanising of society and a failure to consider the impact on human beings of economic…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (1299+ words) The report, 'Passing the Torch: How Faith Moves Across Generations', analysed data from over 60, 000 adult Americans who were raised in Christian households." Researchers concluded that family life remains the most influential factor in determining whether children retain their faith as…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (643+ words) The Church of England has said that last year it more than doubled the value of grants given out by its national conservation team. The Church said that in 2025 it had awarded 190 grants with a total value of "578, 391, up from…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (564+ words) Immanuel Church, a Grade II-listed building dating back to 1836-37, has been awarded the grant to undertake extensive restoration work on its roof, addressing concerns about the long-term preservation of the landmark and ensuring it remains available for worship and community…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (434+ words) A church connected with a 14th century female mystic has begun a campaign to ensure its long term future as a both a parish community and a pilgrimage destination. Mother Julian of Norwich was an anchoress attached to St Julian's Church…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (529+ words) The National Secular Society (NSS) has reported a church to the Charity Commission, alleging anti-Muslim bigotry, misogyny and homophobia. Bread of Life Community Church has already been targeted by Colchester City Council, which has attempted to ban the church's public…...