Research which found the vast majority of people in the UK do not know the latest alcohol consumption guidelines has concerned a reformed alcoholic and Christia Theresa John, who has been clean of dr...
There is a call during Prisons Week for more churches to reach out to people who are leaving prison after completing their sentences. The Community Chaplaincy Association hopes stronger engagement wo...
A Christian charity has launched a new resource to equip churches teach an alternative message on Halloween. World Vision UK's Pumpkin Heroes campaign offers Bible-based tools to share the gospel wit...
A church has seen massive growth of their memory café to help older people as analysis has revealed thousands of people with dementia aren't given a care plan. Rev Steve Morris from St Cuthbert's ch...
Churches are being encouraged to set up clothing banks where struggling families can collect free school uniforms. It comes as schools in England reopen after the long summer holiday.Several congrega...
The Children's Society is calling on the Church to help instil confidence in young people following reports that childhood happiness is in decline. The charity's annual report revealed that nearly 25...
A Free Church of Scotland minister in Ayrshire says it's "very important" and "biblical" that churches support people who are affected by severe weather conditi Revd Rory Stott made the comments as a...
Teenagers from disadvantaged backgrounds in England are 18 months behind their wealthier classmates when it comes to how well they do in their GCSEs. That is according to a report by the Education Po...
Controversial proposals to outlaw swearing in Rochdale town centre and fine offenders £100 have been welcomed by one local church which is encouraging other co Commenting on plans outlined by Rochda...
Churches are being encouraged to ensure someone on their doors is trained in mental health after Childline revealed more children and young people are contactin The charity said the number of young p...
A memorial service to mark the 20th anniversary of the murder of Stephen Lawrence is held in London today. David Cameron has said the murder of Stephen Lawrence 'sparked monumental change' in Britain...
Fifty buildings have been shortlisted in a new competition giving people the opportunity to vote for their favourite church or chapel in Wales. St Davids Cathedral in Pembrokeshire, the Tabernacle Ch...
Church leaders in Ireland have united to call on politicians to take a "critical opportunity" to restore hope. They've issued a joint statement in response to the fallout following the shooting of Ke...
Churches and workplaces are sending females conflicting messages about how they should dress, putting them under pressure which is "pulling women to pieces", a Natalie Collins spoke with Premier aft...
There is a warning the contribution older people can make in church is sometimes being overlooked because of a priority to attract younger people. The Salvation Army says it has encountered churches ...
Places of worship are being urged to review security procedures by police in Scotland after the terrorist threat level was raised. Last week the Home Secretary confirmed the threat of a terrorist a...
A Christian who works with young offenders says that the churches will step up if funding is cut to youth offending teams. Darren Richards, from the Christian group Reflex, was speaking after council...
Churches are being warned they will increasingly need to intervene and help struggling families, amid new predictions the gap between Britain's richest and poor Speaking after new research found the ...
A Christian charity that works with refugees has told Premier the Church will have the task of helping to provide those in need with shelter. The Boaz Trust, a Christian charity serving destitute asy...
Churches are being urged to invest more in toddler groups to increase congregations, as new research revealed attendance grew in 82 percent of congregations whe Parents and carers are also finding fa...