40 Days for Life pro-life vigil

Why I pray outside abortion clinics

Three pro-life campaigners tell us why they continue to hold vigils outside abortion clinics this Lent for 40 Days for Life in the UK, despite pressure from the British government, harassment, and misunderstanding.

Headlines

US warns UK over free speech, citing pro-lifer's prosecution

The US state department has issued a statement saying it is "concerned about freedom of expression in the United Kingdom" and that it is "monitoring" the case of a pro-life woman prosecuted for holding a sign offering help within an abortion clinic "buffer zone". 

US warns UK over free speech, citing pro-lifer's prosecution

Megachurch pastor criticises Disney's ‘Snow White’ remake for abandoning biblical themes

Harvest pastor Greg Laurie has criticised Disney’s live-action remake of ‘Snow White’ for stripping away what he sees as its original gospel-centred message. 

Megachurch pastor criticises Disney's ‘Snow White’ remake for abandoning biblical themes

Bradford Cathedral to host launch of 2025 Cathedrals Cycle Relay in UK City of Culture Year

The third national Cathedrals Cycle Relay (CCR) is set to launch on 24 May 2025 from Bradford Cathedral, coinciding with Bradford’s year as the UK City of Culture.

Bradford Cathedral to host launch of 2025 Cathedrals Cycle Relay in UK City of Culture Year

President Trump's Arctic love affair

Surely an ally should not be presented with a take it or leave it poke in the eye?

President Trump's Arctic love affair
Spotlight

Echoes of John Knox: the Scottish Christians seeking to put Christ at the centre of education

"To give up on education is to give up on the Great Commission.”

Echoes of John Knox: the Scottish Christians seeking to put Christ at the centre of education
World
Greenland
President Trump's Arctic love affair

Surely an ally should not be presented with a take it or leave it poke in the eye?

Lagos, Nigeria
Bishop urges UK government to put diplomatic pressure on Nigeria as Christians continue to suffer

A Nigerian bishop has called on the UK government to make diplomatic and economic relations with his country conditional on Nigeria’s efforts to return internally displaced people to their homelands.

Myanmar Burma
Christians respond after devastating Myanmar earthquake

Christian humanitarian organisations are mobilising quickly to provide relief following a catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar and parts of Thailand on Friday. 

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Russian court bans 'extremist' New Testament translation

A Russian court has banned an "extremist" translation of the New Testament

News
Justin Welby
Justin Welby feels 'personal failure' over handling of John Smyth case

The former Archbishop of Canterbury also said he was "profoundly ashamed" of a farewell speech in the House of Lords in which he appeared to make light of his resignation over safeguarding failures.

Quakers
Quakers condemn unprecedented police raid on meeting house

The Quakers have condemned the actions of the Metropolitan Police who raided the Quaker’s Westminster Meeting House on Thursday last week and arrested six young women.

classroom school education
Christian challenge VAT on private schools: 'There are no winners with this legislation'

Seven families have challenged the new VAT on school fees, claiming it discriminates against Christians and children with special educational needs (SEN).

BELIEVE PART 2 : ALL HAIL GRAVY
KFC gravy baptism advert sparks controversy

KFC's controversial gravy baptism was at least done via total immersion

Easter
School facing backlash over Easter cancelation says it will celebrate, just not at church

A primary school in the United Kingdom that faced criticism for cancelling its traditional Easter bonnet parade and church service, has announced plans to continue celebrating Easter but not at a local church in order to ensure “inclusivity.”

Carl Beech
'It’s a hiatus, not the end': Carl Beech steps back from ministry leadership amid Parkinson's disease and diabetes

UK evangelist Carl Beech has publicly announced he is stepping down from his role as President of Christian Vision for Men (CVM) and Edge Ministries to focus on other projects and his health battles with Parkinson’s Disease and diabetes. 

Disability disabled people
The Spring Statement is devastating for disabled people 

Please pray. Please write to your MP about these things. And please, check on any disabled friends to see how they are coping with what is unfolding at the moment.

assisted suicide
Former MP: Assisted suicide bill 'unsafe', 'biased' and 'rushed'

A former MP calls the assisted suicide bill "unsafe" "biased" and "rushed".

Enoch Burke
Irish court to forcibly take €40,000 from Christian teacher Enoch Burke

An evangelical Christian from Ireland, who was suspended from his teaching job, is to have €40,000 forcibly removed from his bank account following a court order.

Church of England
US study claims two in five Brits raised Christian no longer believe

A new report from the Washington-based Pew Research Center suggests that Britain’s religious identity is undergoing a transformation

Bible evangelism
Christians challenge council's proposed ban on open-air preaching

Christians are attempting to block an injunction that could effectively ban evangelism.

Clive Johnston
Retired pastor challenges abortion buffer zones law

A retired pastor who held a service in an abortion buffer zone is challenging the prosecution and the law itself