Church

Ravi Zacharias 1946 - 2020
Once Zacharias found the truth of the gospel, his passion for sharing it burned bright until the very end.

Church closes again after reopening as coronavirus spreads among congregants
A church in Georgia which reopened after shuttering due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has shut again after several families reported to have become infected with the virus.

Church isn't about numbers, it's about investing in people and leaders, say Shawn Lovejoy and Judah Smith
Looking back, Shawn Lovejoy says his church in its younger years was "a mile wide and an inch deep".

NY church threatened with $1000 fine for holding drive-thru services
The Central Bible Baptist Church in New York was threatened with a fine if they continued their drive-in worship services. Pastor Samson Ryman conducted a drive-in worship service on May 3, with a total of 23 worshippers attending in 18 vehicles, but was shortly contacted by police on May 4.

Normal church services won't resume for some time, says Bishop of London
The bishop said that Holy Communion and singing during service were among the "very challenging questions" for the Church.

Ravi Zacharias cancer has spread; Doctors say they can do no more for him
Ravi Zacharias' cancer has spread and he has been told by doctors that there is nothing more they can do medically for him.

Church of England leaders back phased approach to re-opening church buildings
Church of England bishops have backed a phased approach to re-opening church buildings when the lockdown begins to be eased.

Churches need to be prepared to 'do more with less' - Tim Keller
The popular pastor and writer told the Q 2020 Virtual Summit that churches will need to think differently about stewardship as a result of the pandemic.

Thousands call in to new free worship phone line
Over 6,000 people called the Daily Hope dial-in worship service in the first 48 hours after it launched.

Worship phone line launched to reach older Christians
The phone line is available 24 hours a day on 0800 804 8044 and has been set up particularly for those who are unable to join online services because they don't have internet access.

Coronavirus is an 'unmitigated evil', says Archbishop of Canterbury
He also addressed criticism over the Church of England's guidance on church closures during the lockdown.

Priest resumes Eucharist inside historic London church after Archbishop's clarification on building closures
A London priest has resumed Eucharists in person inside his historic church after the Archbishop of Canterbury said that the Church of England's position on building closures was "guidance, not instruction".

Wakefield family to lead Church of England's national virtual service
The service was pre-recorded in the living room of the Vasey-Saunders' home.

Edinburgh church's digital services reach thousands more during lockdown
The number of people joining an Edinburgh church's services has swelled during the lockdown.

Closure of churches is 'guidance, not instruction' - Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury has responded to criticism over a request for churches to stay closed during the coronavirus pandemic.
Spread hope, says Pope in Easter message from lockdown
In his Ubri et Orbi message on Easter Sunday, the Pope said that the coronavirus pandemic was "severely testing our whole human family".