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ArticleAbducted Christian teenager Leah Sharibu ‘still alive’ according to charity and given birth to third child
The Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) says that Leah Sharibu, who has been held captive in Nigeria for the last five years, is still alive and has given birth to her third child. Sharibu was one of 110 schoolgirls seized by Boko Haram/ISWAP from a college ...
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ArticleChristian faith embedded in Disney’s foundation, former producer says
A former Disney television producer says Christian values have been ‘embedded’ in the company and that film animations can be used ‘all the time’ to aid in communicating the gospel. October 16, 2023, marks 100 years since Disney’s launch. Martin Poole, who heads the ‘Beyond Church’ initiative in Brighton - ...
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ArticleThe real lives in ‘Byker Grove’
Three years ago Jenni Osborn was writing a book about youth work in the covid era and beyond. Dave and MINE Youth were featured in that. This summer, she caught up with Dave in his last week with MINE Youth.
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ArticleKat Von D gets baptised 1 year after renouncing witchcraft
A year after renouncing witchcraft and the occult, Kat Von D has shared a video of her baptism on Instagram. The renowned tattoo artist and makeup mogul was captured in a white robe, standing in a baptismal pool alongside the church’s pastor. “Katherine von Drachenberg, upon your profession of the ...
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ArticleFounder of YWAM Loren Cunningham dies aged 88
Loren Cunningham, the founder of the youth organisation Youth With A Mission (YWAM), died at 88. The evangelist passed away in his sleep at home in Kona, Hawaii. Earlier this year, Cunningham’s wife, Darlene, shared on Facebook that her husband had been diagnosed with stage four cancer in his lungs. ...
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ArticleChristian teacher sacked after row over transgender lessons
A teacher who says she was treated like a “dangerous criminal” because of her refusal to pass on LGBTQ+ ideology faces losing her career. Glawdys Leger, a modern foreign languages (MFL) teacher at a Kent C of E secondary school, is having a ‘fitness to practice’ hearing after a row ...
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ArticleOxford LGBTQ+ group alleges ‘a gospel of fear’ being hidden at local churches
A group of Oxford students which has published a report on how safe it believes LGBTQ+ students will be at each of the city’s churches, has described “a gospel of fear” being taught at churches that hold to a traditional sexual ethic. Three members of the Oxford LGBTQ+ Society, who ...
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ArticleHope UK: Churches should talk more about vaping and its impact on young people
Nine out of 10 people would like their church to provide greater support to young people regarding vaping, according to a Christian national drug education charity.
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ArticleChildren’s Commissioner champions ‘strong families’ for a ‘healthy society’ during Catholic Union lecture
The Children’s Commissioner for England has recently emphasised the critical role she believes family plays in children’s lives.
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ArticleMike Pilavachi could face ban on working with children following DBS referral
The founder and former leader of Soul Survivor Watford has been referred to the Home Office’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) following the outcome of a national safeguarding investigation that found he had engaged in “inappropriate relationships, the physical wrestling of youths and massaging of young male interns”.
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ArticleSoul Survivor’s Rev Andy Croft ‘failed to act’ on Mike Pilavachi massage allegation, Church of England investigation finds
The senior pastor of Soul Survivor Watford “failed to act” on three separate occasions concerning safeguarding allegations, according to a letter sent to those who contributed to the Church of England’s recent investigation into Mike Pilavachi.
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ArticleCross-party MPs and peers say pupils receive ‘tokenistic religious education’
More than 30 MPs and peers have united in calling upon the education secretary to address what is described as the crisis in the state of the UK’s Religious Education (RE). They cite a shortage of trained teachers and insufficient funding as key issues.
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Article‘Questions need to be asked about why concrete fears weren’t raised earlier’ says C of E academy head
The head of a Church of England academies trust has told Premier Christian News that it’s fair to ask questions about why the dangers of RAAC concrete weren’t raised earlier with schools.
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Article‘Abuse of power, controlling behaviour, inappropriate relationships’: Mike Pilavachi investigation reveals findings
Popular pastor and founder of Soul Survivor, Mike Pilavachi, used his spiritual authority to “control people,” leading to “inappropriate relationships, the physical wrestling of youths, and massaging of young male interns,” according to a report by the Church of England The denomination’s National Safeguarding Team and the Diocese of St. ...
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ArticleNew project to encourage young people to explore faith given £3.2m in funding
The ‘Youth Catalyst’ initiative will place youth ministers in three Church of England secondary schools and one state secondary school, recruit and train four church-based apprentice youth ministers and train four existing youth ministers. A team to lead youth worship gatherings across the diocese will also be recruited. Programme Lead, ...
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ArticleChurch of England releases statement over RAAC school closures
More than 100 schools in England have been ordered to take action because of concerns over a type of concrete known as ‘RAAC’ that is prone to collapse. As families navigate the start of term, it’s not yet clear how many classrooms will have to close. A list of ...
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ArticleUCCF apologise for delay to investigation concerning Christian Union staff
The Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF), which supports Christian Unions across the UK has apologised for the “significant” delay in its investigation proceedings following the suspension of two staff members last year. UCCF’s board of trustees suspended National Director Richard Cunningham and Field Director ...
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BlogMatt Redman songwriting seminars launch in US for future worship leaders
Matt Redman looking to encourage a generation of worship leaders
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ArticleBishops back calls to ‘scrap the cap’ on faith-based school admissions
A number of Catholic Bishops in England have declared their support for a campaign launched by the Catholic Union (CU), to lift the 50 per cent cap on faith-based admissions to new free schools.
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ArticleBoard game designing vicar in nail-biting international final says faith inspires his work
A vicar in Norwich could be named the next big game designer in an international competition to find the best board game idea. After trying to set up a games-building business in his twenties, Rev Canon Edward Canon switched to a life of ministry and sought ordination. In recent years, ...
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