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  PM intends to fast-track assisted suicide vote before Christmas, according to reports

  Right to Life UK | Thu 19 Sep 2024 11:41 BST

  Despite a deeply divided Cabinet, a vote on making assisted suicide legal could be held before Christmas as the Prime Minister backs plans to fast-track the legislation, according to The Mail on Sunday.

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  Abortion clinic 'buffer zone' law is discriminatory and 'lacks clarity'

  Staff writer | Thu 19 Sep 2024 10:58 BST

  Christians have expressed concern about the imminent introduction of a ban on pro-life activities near abortion clinics in England and Wales.

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  Christian army veteran stands trial over silent prayer in abortion clinic buffer zone

  Staff writer | Wed 18 Sep 2024 16:50 BST

  The trial into an army veteran's silent prayer near an abortion clinic has begun at Poole Magistrates' Court.

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  Former Archbishop questions Lib Dems' stance on Christian values

  Staff writer | Tue 17 Sep 2024 17:10 BST

  The former Archbishop of Canterbury, Baron Williams of Oystermouth, has questioned the Liberal Democrats' position on religious beliefs amid legal action by a former parliamentary candidate who claims he was deselected because of his Christian faith.

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  Christians asked to pray as Labour government prepares conversion therapy proposals

  Staff writer | Tue 17 Sep 2024 14:59 BST

  The Christian Institute has asked church leaders to put their congregations on 'prayer alert' as the Labour government prepares to publish draft legislation aimed at banning so-called conversion therapy.

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  Christian groups warn against 'dangers' of assisted suicide after 'citizens jury' backs changes

  Staff writer | Sun 15 Sep 2024 9:45 BST

  A Christian advocacy group has cautioned against proposals to legalise assisted suicide and called instead for society to prioritise suicide prevention and "life-affirming care".

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  Historic churches to benefit from Lottery funding

  Jennifer Moreno | Fri 13 Sep 2024 16:35 BST

  A three-year investment scheme to help the UK's historic places of worship meet expensive repair costs has been welcomed.

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  Children must be at heart of UK's foreign and aid policies, say campaigners

  David Goodwin | Fri 13 Sep 2024 11:48 BST

  Signed by over 1,500 children's advocates, the World Vision petition calls attention to the many threats children are facing across the globe, and underlines the importance of ensuring a future that protects them.

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  Alistair Begg announces retirement

  Leah MarieAnn Klett | Thu 12 Sep 2024 10:50 BST

  Author and pastor Alistair Begg has announced plans to retire as the senior pastor of Parkside Church in Cleveland, Ohio, on Sept. 14, 2025, five decades after entering into the ministry.

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  Hearing loss advocate urges churches to 'learn from Jesus' to reach deaf communities for Christ

  Chris Eyte | Wed 11 Sep 2024 12:20 BST

  An advocate for the d/Deaf community challenges churches to re-evaluate their approaches to fellowship and evangelism to better serve the distinctive needs of this sizeable people group, which has its own cultures and languages.

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  Telling God's story for the modern world

  David Goodwin | Wed 11 Sep 2024 12:01 BST

  A new book from leaders out of the 24-7 Prayer movement is seeking to tell the Biblical story in a brand-new way, weaving Scripture and personal stories into a compelling narrative designed to capture the hearts and minds of modern readers hungry for something fresh and real.

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  Politician quits over social media post of baby Jesus with bullet holes

  Duncan Williams | Wed 11 Sep 2024 11:21 BST

  The images, which were shared on Instagram, showed the faces of Mary and Jesus riddled with bullet holes, prompting a wave of criticism and formal complaints.