Author: Sunny Unachi
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At least 14 parishes in the Burmese state of Kayah have been abandoned by priests fearing persecution by the military leadership currently controlling Myanmar. According to Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), many priests and members of religious orders have accompanied their people “taking refuge in the jungle or in remote villages” […]
The sheer volume of negative media coverage is threating to damage the UK Church’s reputation. That’s according to new research, commissioned by PR Agency Jersey Road, that has found that an average of 150 pieces of negative media coverage are published each month in the UK about the Church. Having monitored the media from September […]
Brian Houston has stepped down as the leader of the global multisite Hillsong Church, saying he will remain absent for the rest of this year as he faces trial for allegedly concealing sex abuse committed by his father decades earlier. Phil and Lucinda Dooley will be new interim global pastors. “Last year, I … received […]
A man survived 28 hours in the water following a volcanic eruption in Tonga, and says his faith was what got him through the ordeal. The underwater eruption created a tsunami of waves, which engulfed areas of Atala, the island on which he lives. 57-year-old Lisala Folau was washed out to sea following the disaster, […]
The Prime Minister has appointed a former MP to a senior role to promote the freedom of religion or belief around the world. David Burrowes, who was MP for Enfield Southgate for 12 years until 2017 has been appointed Deputy Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief. He’ll work with the Prime Minister’s Special […]
Christians are increasingly ready to return to face to face gatherings according to the Christian Conference Trust. The Trust, which operates nationwide conference centres serving Christian organisations, educational groups and charities has seen a strong increase in bookings and says it’s on track for a record-breaking year. The Trust has received almost triple the enquiries […]
Gold-selling, Dove Award-winning pop recording artist and songwriter Jordan Feliz is set to release Say It (Deluxe) worldwide on March 11 via Centricity Music. The 18-track deluxe version of Feliz’s acclaimed, third full-length album Say It features a never-before-released remix and two new songs, “Stained Glass” and “Best Thing.” The deluxe also features the celebratory CBN News, Studio 5–premiered “Jesus Is Coming Back” and its […]
The Methodist Church is urging people to reach out to their local communities and share their faith during the weekend of celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The celebrations will take place on the first weekend of June, on an extended bank holiday. Holly Adams the Methodist Churches’ Evangelism and Contemporary Culture Officer spoke to […]
The dynamic, multicultural youth ministry of Planetshakers Church, planetboom, releases its third album, You, Me, The Church, That’s Us – Side A, today (Jan. 14) to digital and streaming outlets globally from Venture3Media (V3M) via https://planetboom.streamlink.to/youmethechurchthatsus_sidea. The diverse youth culture at planetboom that represents at least 60 nationalities translates the mission of Planetshakers Church into eclectic music that creates a unique space for […]
The Bishop of Whitby has announced the passing away of his wife, Penny Ferguson after a six-month fight with brain cancer. Writing on his Facebook page, Right Rev Paul Ferguson, said his wife of 39 years passed away “in the small hours” of Sunday morning. “Penny had been unconscious for most of the last week: around […]
The Scottish government has appointed its first national advisor and operational lead on spiritual care. Mark Evans will be responsible for advising the Government and NHS boards on the development of spiritual care policies as well as making sure the same standards of spiritual care are followed in all national health boards. He currently works […]
