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  Church leaders plead with councils to shelter Afghan refugees

  Staff writer | Wed 22 Sep 2021 6:48 BST

  In a joint letter coordinated by Welcome Churches, the church leaders recognise the strain on local authorities due to the pandemic but say that congregations across the country stand ready to support them.

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  Billy Graham Evangelistic Association to hold free evangelism summits across UK

  Staff writer | Tue 21 Sep 2021 7:47 BST

  Christian leaders will be coming together across four locations in the UK to discuss the challenges and opportunities for evangelism in the nation.

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  Faith leaders call for urgent action on climate change

  Staff writer | Mon 20 Sep 2021 16:17 BST

  There is an "urgent need" for action to limit the effects of climate change, faith leaders have warned ahead of a major UN summit in Scotland.

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  Archbishop defends MP threatened over trans views

  Staff writer | Mon 20 Sep 2021 15:19 BST

  The Archbishop of Canterbury has defended a trans-critical MP after she withdrew from the Labour Party conference over security fears.

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  Church supports grieving Derbyshire community after tragic death of woman and 3 children

  Staff writer | Mon 20 Sep 2021 14:59 BST

  A church has opened its doors to a grieving community after two children, their mother and a third child were found dead in a house in Derbyshire.

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  Hillsong Church responds to documentary on rape and assault allegations

  Jennifer Lee | Mon 20 Sep 2021 12:15 BST

  Hillsong Church has responded to claims of rape and assault in the latest episode of Australian current affairs programme 60 Minutes.

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  Hillsong founder Brian Houston steps down from church board ahead of court case

  Jennifer Lee | Mon 20 Sep 2021 11:46 BST

  The founder of Hillsong Church, Brian Houston, has announced his decision to step down from the board ahead of a court case into what he knew about his father's abuse.

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  Campaign launched to save girls from abuse and slavery

  Staff writer | Sun 19 Sep 2021 9:13 BST

  Operation Mercy, launched by Christian charity One by One, has been inspired by the horrific murder of s three-year-old girl in Pakistan.

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  1 in 5 UK adults would consider a career in porn - study

  Staff writer | Sun 19 Sep 2021 9:09 BST

  Younger people were more likely than older generations to be open to working in the porn industry, the Savanta ComRes poll found.

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  Christian footballer Neymar told to avoid 'religious or political propaganda'

  Staff writer | Sun 19 Sep 2021 9:06 BST

  There are reports in the media that Christian footballer Neymar is contractually bound to avoid "religious or political propaganda".

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  Nearly two thirds of Brits see RE as an important subject

  Staff writer | Sun 19 Sep 2021 9:02 BST

  This was despite over half (52%) saying they did not regard themselves as belonging to any religion.

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  New campaign launched to challenge assisted suicide proposals

  Staff writer | Sat 18 Sep 2021 11:31 BST

  Fresh attempts are afoot in both Westminster and Holyrood to change the law, but the Better Way campaign says efforts should be concentrated on improving palliative care, not legalising assisted suicide.