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ArticleSamaritan’s Purse reaches 200 million
Christian humanitarian aid organisation, Samaritans Purse, says it is sending out over 10.5 million shoebox gifts worldwide that were collected by partnering countries over Christmas.Through a project named Operation Christmas Child, the agency says the project picked-up over 250,000 shoebox gifts from drop-off points across the UK.This ...
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ArticleChurch opens doors during strike
A church in Winchester has opened its doors for students to spend the day there as schools closed due to strike action in England and Wales.Wednesday 1 February was the biggest day of walkouts in more than a decade, with up to half a million workers – ...
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ArticleFaith not a priority for US parents
Parents in the US are not prioritising their children’s faith, a new study has suggested.According to the Pew Research Centre, only around a third of US parents believe it’s “very important” to share their religious beliefs with their children.In fact, only white Evangelical and black Protestant communities ...
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Article“The Church needs to wake up”
For the first time in census history, the average age of people who identify as a Christian in England and Wales is over 50.New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveals the median age of people who describe themselves as ‘Christian’ in 2021 was 51, ...
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ArticleUCCF directors suspended following ‘various allegations’
UCCF, the body which supports Christian Unions at universities and colleges across the UK, says it has suspended two senior members of staff and commenced a formal investigation into “various allegations”.It’s unclear what accusations have been made against national director Richard Cunningham and field director Tim Rudge, ...
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ArticleNight-time prayers with Kim Kardashian
US celebrity Kim Kardashian has opened up about her faith in God and the way she shares this with her children.In a recent episode of the Angie Martinez IRL podcast, Kardashian was asked if she prays.“I do,” she said. “I pray every night with my kids. Even ...
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ArticleChurch schools urged to raise pay
The heads of the Church of England and the Catholic Church in England and Wales are being urged to increase the salaries of the staff in church schools.In a letter, UNISON, one of the largest public service unions in the UK, has asked Most Rev Justin Welby, ...
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ArticleMP calls for more childcare support
A Christian MP is calling for the cap on support for looking after children to be lifted, to let parents on Universal Credit return to work or work longer hours if they wish to do so.Claimants can currently claim back up to 85 percent of a £760 ...
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ArticleAuthor “banned” from over 50 US libraries
Well-known Growing Pains actor, Kirk Cameron, has a new Christian children’s book out. However, he claims he has been banned from reading the book to children in over 50 US public libraries. The book, titled As You Grow, published by Brave Books, has been rejected from several ...
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ArticleStormzy says making his new album increased his faith
UK grime star Stormzy has said God led him through the process of making his new album and it in turn gave him more faith. The 29-year-old released his third studio album on Friday, This is What I Mean. He said it gave him the artistic freedom ...
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ArticleCall for national plan to boost RE
Politicians have called for more support for religious education (RE) and urged the government to do more to protect the subject.Stephen Morgan, the shadow education minister, challenged the government in a speech in Westminster Hall on Tuesday, appalled about its failure to introduce a National Plan for ...
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ArticleDrive to double number of UK minority ethnic head teachers
The Church of England is aiming to double the number of head teachers from UK minority ethnic (UKME) groups by 2027.According to research by the National Foundation for Educational Research, representation in senior educational positions has decreased in the last few years, confirming that teachers from UKME ...
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ArticlePrimary-school kids target for drug gangs
A new report suggests children as young as nine are being recruited into drugs gangs, and churches could play an important role in breaking the cycle.The Commission on Young Lives is urging the government to take the issue as seriously as terrorism as they warn COVID-19 and ...
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ArticleOasis founder calls for new school-meal strategy
The founder of the Oasis Charitable Trust network of schools has said more investment is needed to help children whose families can’t afford school lunches.It comes as a survey by the educational charity Sutton Trust found the number of children unable to afford lunch but aren’t eligible ...
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ArticleThree-quarters of parents discuss religion with their children
A new survey has revealed three-quarters of parents discuss life after death, the origins of the universe, and ideas affecting morality and decision-making with their children.Carried out by Culham St Gabriel’s Trust, the survey asked around 2,000 parents across the UK their thoughts on the importance of ...
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ArticleNew Wine United set to return
New Wine United is set to return for another year despite previous doubts about the future of the festival.
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ArticlePoliticians call for plan to boost RE
Politicians have called for more support for Religious Education and urged the government to do more to protect the subject.
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ArticlePrimary school kids target for drug gangs
A new report suggests children as young as nine are being recruited into drugs gangs, and churches could play an important role in breaking the cycle.
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ArticleChurch of England launches youth initiative
The Church of England has joined forces with Christian charity Youthscape to help parishes connect with young people.
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ArticleBlack children “vulnerable” because of stop and search
A senior pastor has strongly condemned the Metropolitan Police’s use of stop and search powers against black people.
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