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…
NHS director loses fight over adoption views
BBC’s South-East Today reports on Richard Page’s case Believing a dad and mum are best “undermined” staff confidence Several years ago magistrate Richard Page told a legal colleague that he…
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…
Texas governor asks for God’s comfort for town in church massacre
The church where the mass shooting took place is taped off in Sutherland Springs Governor of Texas Greg Abbott led the call for prayers for the town of Sutherland Springs…
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…