This year the Church of England's General Synod backed prayers of blessing for same-sex couples and they were permitted for use in services for the first time on December 17. Christian Today speaks to Rev John Dunnett, National Director of the Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC), about the Church of England's new same-sex prayers and what they might mean for the future of evangelicals in the Church.
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The Christmas narratives echo through the ages with as much relevance as they had in the first century. Still we we struggle with despots, injustices, uncertainties, and lack of real peace. Yet we can have confidence that the good news of great joy for all people is real, available now, and coming in fullness.
When were you last captivated by wonder? The experience of awe is an uplifting one, available to all who take the time to notice the awesomeness around us. This advent, open your imagination to look for awe in the Christmas narrative and marvel at the Creator's works around us.
More and more young Turks are asking themselves who they really are. And quite a few are discovering their Christian and non-Turkish roots.
A straight line to the storming of the Capitol on January 6, 2021 in Washington DC can be tracked back to the spheres of societal influence concept inspired by Loren Cunningham with Bill Bright and developed by others who have taken the concept to Christian nationalist extremes.
Notre-Dame, the Paris cathedral devastated by fire on 15 April 2019, will reopen a year from now, says the French President. Emmanuel Macron paid a visit to the cathedral on Friday to see the progress of reconstruction work.
Born Free is a new book exploring how God can be experienced in the midst of life's demands. Author Katharine Hill, a former solicitor, offers guidance on how we can achieve stillness and create 'margin' for God every day. Christian Today spoke with Katharine to hear about what inspired her to write the book and how we can meet God in the busyness of life.
Churches must never be forced to close again, a Catholic group has said after a survey found that this had a detrimental effect on Catholic worshippers' physical and mental health.
The Sanctuary Foundation, a charity that provides support for refugees and asylum seekers in the UK, is partnering with churches and community groups in an effort to make this festive season a little more festive for those who are far from home.
A major study has found that many religious workers in the UK and US feel uncomfortable expressing their faith in the workplace. The study by consultancy group Pearn Kandola asked the views of over 6,000 US and UK workers who follow Judaism, Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism, Hinduism, or Christianity.
More than 100 people and a delegation from the Italian government attended a funeral last week for Indi Gregory, an 8-month-old girl who died after a U.K. court ordered her off life support.
The Christmas narratives echo through the ages with as much relevance as they had in the first century. Still we we struggle with despots, injustices, uncertainties, and lack of real peace. Yet we can have confidence that the good news of great joy for all people is real, available now, and coming in fullness.
