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Tom Holland. UnHerd. 25 January 2021

A major study of Gen Z has found more interest in spirituality and relationships than in religion.

Jennifer Lee. Christian Today. 24 January 2021

Christian festival Spring Harvest has axed its 2021 in-person events, saying it is "no longer viable or responsible" to host the gatherings at their flagship Butlins locations.

Premier News. 23 January 2021

Community says boom in renewable energy means Bradwell B in Essex is not needed

James Tapper. Observer. 24 January 2021

When a grieving family came to see the Bishop of St Albans, the encounter sparked a campaign that could transform the role of gambling in British public life. Church of England bishop Alan Smith was deeply impacted by the visit from a family whose son had taken his life because of his struggle with problem gambling.

Peter Crumplet. Christian Today. 21 January 2021

The challenges of the coronavirus pandemic in the Holy Land have been "compounded by conflict, occupation and blockade", Church leaders have said.

Christian Today. 22 January 2021

Archaeologists have discovered a 1,500-year-old inscription reading "Christ, born of Mary" in northern Israel.

Christian Today 20 January 2021

General Synod is to hold a special online meeting next month examining challenges facing the Church and world in light of the coronavirus pandemic followed by a formal session in the spring, as a result of the current lockdown restrictions.

Church of England website. 20 January 2021

Bishop of Loughborough Dr Guli Francis-Dehqani will take up the new role, which will see her lead the church’s efforts in tackling housing inequality, later in the year when she becomes Bishop of Chelmsford.

Lucie Heath. Inside Housing. 21 January 2021

Donald Trump’s staunch support from white Christians has invited a lot of handwringing throughout his political career. Why would Christians vote for a man whose life flaunts their norms? What about his treatment of women? What about his racism and his anti-immigrant policies? After nearly five years of questions, white American Christians still overwhelmingly supported Trump’s unsuccessful 2020 reelection bid.

Elizabeth Jamieson. Relgion & Politics. 8 December 2020

Yonat Shimron.Religion News Service. 19 January 2021

The staffing structure of the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) is to be re-organised following a review into the operational priorities of the Anglican Communion Office (ACO). The ACO is the secretariat of the global family of 41 Anglican Churches and comprises staff from the Anglican Alliance and the Lambeth Conference Company in addition to the ACC. Today’s announcement concerns only those staff employed by the ACC.

ACNS 19 January 2021

The advice  is provided to assist local churches in their planning and decision-making during the coronavirus pandemic.

Church of Enland website - updated 19 January 2021

Mark Silk. Religion News Service. 19 January 2021

Catholics are self-appointed experts at pointing out who has been bad and who has been good. In many respects, Americans know that Biden is a “good” Catholic. He goes to Mass. He belts out that Catholic anthem “On Eagles’ Wings.” He quotes St. Paul with ease. He has endured unspeakable personal suffering. He invokes St. Francis of Assisi and Nazi-resister Jesuit Adolph Delph. He takes the train home. He is kind to his neighbors.

Peter Cajka. Religion &Politics. 19 January 2021

When Paula White called angels from Africa and South America to wage spiritual warfare in the aftermath of the presidential election, she was tapping into the notion of territorial spirits associated with the emergence of what Peter Wagner has called the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR).

Dale M Coulter. Firebrand 18 January 2021

Christian supporters of President Donald Trump were among the thousands who descended on Washington DC last week. Their presence highlights a divide in American Christianity.

Harry Farley. BBC. 16 Janaury 2021

The pastor delivering the benediction at next week's inauguration of Joe Biden says the incoming US President "will be seeking God's grace daily."

Jennifer Lee. Christian Today 16 January 2021

Exclusive: ‘You want to be in a world where boards of directors look like the communities in which they exist’

Kalyeena Makortoff. Guardian. 17 January 2021

Evangelical leader Gavin Calver says he will be able to "more confidently" introduce himself as an evangelical Christian after Donald Trump leaves office.

Christian Today. 16 January 2021