Articles
Israel: Reconciliation
16 May 2013
Many Christian ministries are working in Israel towards reconciliation in challenging situations. The following are just two.We are asked to partner in prayer with ‘Musalaha’ Ministryof Reconciliation as they prepare for their national women’s reconciliation training…
Iran: Christians returned to jail
16 May 2013
An Iranian high court has upheld the prison sentences of four Christians for converting to the faith from Islam. The decision means Pastor Farhad Sabokrooh, of the Iranian Assemblies of God, his wife Shahnaz Jayzan, and…
Latest C of E figures "heartening" says bishop
13 May 2013
Statistics released by the Church of England show an increase in the number of young people attending weekly church services in addition to a rise in adult and child baptisms. The number of people attending Christmas…
Is your church as welcoming as you think?
13 May 2013
The Methodist Church in Britain wants to develop a "culture of welcome" in local churches with the launch of a new online resource. The free online resource - First Impressions Count - is a workshop designed…
Staffing levels on hospital wards across England are unsafe and could put patient’s lives at risk, a group of senior nurses has warned. Wards across the country often have just one registered nurse looking after eight…
Critics have hit out at a barrister who called for the age of consent to be lowered to 13, saying her comments were “foolish” and “despicable”. Barrister Barbara Hewson said a change in the law would…