MPs support female bishops plan
THE FIRST FEMALE BISHOP could be appointed by the Church of England following approval by the House of Commons.
‘Different spirit’ combats persecution – Archbishop
CHRISTIANS MUST AVOID becoming ‘faithless addicts to self-defensive violence’ in response to global persecution and nurture a ‘different spirit’. The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, wrote these comments in a…
Godfather of rock n’ roll dies
ALVIN STARDUST – once called ‘the godfather of British rock and roll’ by Rolling Stones’ Keith Richard – has died from cancer at the age of 72.
Lords call for judicial oversight in assisted dying
THE HOUSE OF LORDS has called for judicial oversight for all applications for assisted deaths as an amendment to the Assisted Dying Bill.
Baker is determined to stand the heat
A BAKER WHO REFUSED to create a cake supporting gay marriage because of his Christian beliefs faces the wrath of the law unless he gives an official apology and pays…
Ann challenges Dave on Red Cross sacking
PM DAVID CAMERON’S refusal to condemn the Red Cross for dismissing a pensioner has been challenged by former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe.
Isle of Lewis churches stand up for biblical teaching
EVERY CHURCH ON THE ISLE OF LEWIS from the Church of Scotland (C of S) has taken a stand against allowing practising gay clergy to become ordained ministers.
Fast and pray for climate campaign
THE CLIMATE will be the focus of a new monthly pray-and-fast campaign by Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches launched on November 1.
Enjoy carols all year round!
AN INTERNET RADIO station has been launched which plays just Christmas carols and Bible thoughts 24 hours per day – 365 days per year.
Tweeting the Word
WORSHIP DIRECTOR Chris Juby, aged 30, of King’s Church in Durham has successfully tweeted summaries of every Bible chapter since August 20, 2010. He finished with the last chapter of…