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Church of England votes to proceed with trial blessing services for same-sex couples

Originall published in The Christian Post The Church of England has decided to proceed with trial blessing services for same-sex couples. This decision, made during the General Synod, marks a significant shift in the denomination’s stance on same-sex relationships. The Bishop of Oxford proposed the amendment for these trial services, […]

UK ‘thought police’ strike again as pro-life volunteer fined for praying silently near abortion clinic

Originally published in Christian Today Police priorities have been questioned after a UK pro-life volunteer was fined for praying silently within an abortion clinic “buffer zone”. Isabel Vaughan-Spruce was fined in Birmingham on October 18 despite being twice vindicated after previous arrests for praying silently in abortion clinic buffer zones. […]

Britain’s shameful betrayal: Christians to express their sorrow over detention of Jews in Mauritius-Charles Gardner

British Christians will soon be expressing their deep sorrow and shame for the detention on a remote island of Jewish people escaping Nazi-occupied Europe during World War II. A commemoration and reunion will take place on the Indian Ocean territory of Mauritius from September 6-8, recalling the trauma experienced by […]

Priest and churchgoer charged for ‘praying’ outside abortion clinic found not guilty

Originally published in Premier Christian News A priest and a churchgoer who were charged for ‘silently praying’ near an abortion clinic have been acquitted of all charges.  Father Sean Gough and Isabel Vaughan-Spruce were both charged of breaking a Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) covering the surroundings of an abortion […]