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  Christian theologian takes college to court over sacking

  Staff writer | Sat 25 Nov 2023 9:04 GMT

  Cliff College has continued to deny it threatened theologian Dr Aaron Edwards with a referral to the government's anti-terrorism programme, Prevent.

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  Andy Croft resigns from Soul Survivor

  Staff writer | Fri 24 Nov 2023 7:50 GMT

  Andy Croft has resigned as the senior pastor of Soul Survivor Watford. It follows an investigation by the Church of England into safeguarding concerns about Soul Survivor founder Mike Pilavachi.

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  New Wine leaders pay tribute to late founder

  Staff writer | Thu 23 Nov 2023 10:05 GMT

  Moving tributes have been paid to New Wine founder Bishop David Pytches, who passed away on Tuesday night surrounded by his family.

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  Soul Survivor launches independent review following Mike Pilavachi safeguarding investigation

  Staff writer | Wed 22 Nov 2023 10:27 GMT

  Soul Survivor, the church formerly led by Mike Pilavachi, has announced an independent review into its culture and practices.

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  Christian preacher arrested for Islam protest can appeal

  Chris Ward | Tue 21 Nov 2023 12:44 GMT

  A Christian preacher who was arrested for holding up placards protesting Islam after a terrorist attack in London has been given permission to appeal a previous ruling upholding his arrest.

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  UK archaeologists use metal-detecting hobbyists' finds to study medieval faith

  David I Klein | Tue 21 Nov 2023 11:21 GMT

  Archaeologists hope to capitalize on a local fad for metal detecting to examine pilgrimage and personal piety in areas where the written record is thin.

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  Christians join vigil outside Downing Street to bring home Israeli hostages

  Staff writer | Mon 20 Nov 2023 7:40 GMT

  Thousands of people, including Christians, gathered outside Downing Street on Sunday for a vigil calling for the release of Israelis who have been held hostage since the Hamas terror attack on Israel on 7 October.

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  Court postpones silent prayer hearing

  Staff writer | Mon 20 Nov 2023 7:28 GMT

  An army veteran criminally charged for praying silently outside an abortion clinic has expressed disappointment after the court postponed a hearing into his case.

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  King meets Archbishop and faith leaders

  Staff writer | Fri 17 Nov 2023 7:57 GMT

  "Today's visit by the King was a wonderful encouragement to remain united in partnership and friendship – as many people of faith are doing across the country."

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  Lib Dem peer's bill seeks disestablishment of Church of England

  Jane Benson | Fri 17 Nov 2023 7:49 GMT

  Liberal Democrat peer Lord Scriven said that his bill on disestablishment was "long overdue" and that the Church of England's current status was "a historic quirk".

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  Church of England General Synod backs trial of standalone services for same-sex blessings

  Susie Leafe | Wed 15 Nov 2023 17:44 GMT

  Today the General Synod of the Church of England voted for a motion which encourages the House of Bishops to commend Prayers of Love and Faith and introduce liturgy for standalone services of blessing for same-sex couples.

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  After Sunak's Cabinet reshuffle, where do new ministers stand on abortion and assisted suicide?

  Right to Life UK | Tue 14 Nov 2023 11:09 GMT

  After the sudden dismissal of Suella Braverman as Home Secretary earlier today, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has undertaken a major cabinet reshuffle ahead of his Autumn Statement next week.