A former chaplain to the Queen has called alternative fillings in hot cross buns “the devil’s work” as supermarkets stock creative twists on the traditional treat. The alternative buns come with a selection of new flavours, including salted caramel, cheese and chocolate. Dr Gavin Ashenden, who served at St James’ Palace […]
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UK church ministers prepared to break law over conversion therapy ban
Originally published in Premier Christian News A group of UK Christian ministers and pastoral workers say they’re willing to break the law if it means defending the right to teach traditional Christian views. They’ve written to the Equalities Minister, Liz Truss in response to a consultation on so-called conversion therapy – […]
Internet now most popular place to meet a spouse, but divorce is high: study
Originally published in The Christian Post The most popular place for single adults over 30 to meet a future spouse is no longer recommendations from family, friends and neighbours, but online, a new study conducted in the United Kingdom shows. Since 2017, according to Relative Strangers: The Importance of Social Capital […]
Huge prayer landmark one step closer as crowdfunder reaches R8m
Originally published in Premier Christian News £400 000 (nearly R8 million) has been donated in just four weeks towards creating an Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer. The 51.5m structure in the West Midlands will include a million bricks each representing an answered prayer. Since the project received the go-ahead from the […]
Nigerian primate speaks out on ‘Christian genocide’
Originally published in Church Times Western governments and media outlets have accepted the “politically correct narrative” that the killing of thousands of Christians in Nigeria is the result of climate change and a fight for economic resources, the Primate of Nigeria, the Most Revd Henry Ndukuba, said this week. They had chosen to “ignore […]
Church of England to apologise for historic expulsion of Jews from England
The Church of England is due to offer an apology for the role of English churches in the expulsion of Jews in the 13th Century. Speaking at a meeting of the general synod, Anglican leaders announced plans for an “act of repentance” to apologise for historic antisemitism within churches across […]
British Methodist Church votes to accept same sex marriage and affirm cohabitation
Originally published in Premier Christian News The Methodist Church in the UK has voted to approve of cohabitation and same sex marriage. The Methodist Conference, taking place this week, has voted to allow same sex weddings on Methodist premises by Methodist ministers and affirm couples who are not married, living […]
‘Sorry, I’m Jewish!’: a journey of discovery that Jesus is Israel’s Messiah
Londoner Brian Greenaway grew up in a loving family very much aware of his Jewish identity, but from a political Zionist, rather than a religious point of view. He was prejudiced against Arabs as he felt they were trying to destroy his people, and he hated Christians because of the […]
Vaccine passports a dangerous proposal say UK church leaders
Originally published in Christian Today Some 948 church leaders have added their names to an open letter opposing the introduction of vaccine passports. The letter, to be sent to Boris Johnson and the devolved nations’ first ministers, calls the introduction of vaccine passports “one of the most dangerous policy proposals ever to […]
Queen and Philip’s marriage was ‘rooted in Christ’ says former archbishop
Originally published in Premier Christian News The Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen’s marriage was so strong because they were “so deeply rooted in Jesus Christ”, Dr John Sentamu has said. The royal couple had been married for more than 70 years when Philip died at Windsor Castle on Friday, […]