The Christian Institute (CI) is an evangelical Christian group operating in the United Kingdom. The CI promotes a conservative Christian viewpoint, founded on a belief in Biblical inerrancy.

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March 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM

Labour MPs urge colleagues to reject Leadbeater’s ‘dangerous’ assisted suicide Bill – and other news this week

In the news this week A group of Labour MPs have written to their colleagues urging them to oppose Kim Leadbeater’s assisted suicide Bill.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week F…
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March 21, 2025 at 5:54 PM

John 3:16 pastor may seek High Court intervention in ‘buffer zone’ prosecution – and other news this week

In the news this week Senior judges may be asked to intervene in the controversial case involving a pastor accused of breaching abortion censorship zone regulations...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …
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March 14, 2025 at 5:14 PM

Retired pastor could be fined thousands for preaching the Gospel in abortion buffer zone – and other news this week

In the news this week The Christian Institute is providing support to a retired pastor from Northern Ireland as he prepares to face court next week for holding an...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …
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March 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM

New legal case: Abortion buffer zones should not be used to censor gospel preaching

The Christian Institute View email in browser   New legal case: Abortion buffer zones should not be used to censor gospel preaching Dear friend, I am writing to let you know about a new legal case we have taken on. T…
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March 13, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Remembering Colin Hart – One year on

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Remembering Colin Hart – One year on Dear friend, It’s hard to believe that a whole year has passed since Colin Hart was taken from us so suddenly. Under God, the work h…
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March 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM

MP: ‘Censor criticism of assisted suicide Bill committee’ – and other news this week

In the news this week An MP has called on Parliament to censor criticism of the Committee tasked with scrutinising Kim Leadbeater’s assisted suicide Bill.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the …
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March 3, 2025 at 8:31 AM

WATCH: Colin Hart Lectures 2024 – Iron sharpens iron

The Christian Institute View email in browser   WATCH: Colin Hart Lectures 2024 – Iron sharpens iron Part 5: The Cambridge Seven Dear supporter, The final episode of the Colin Hart Lectures series from The Christian I…
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February 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM

Christian groups call for national day of prayer against assisted suicide – and other news this week

In the news this week The Christian Institute is part of a coalition of evangelical groups calling on Christians across the UK to take part in a national day of prayer...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …
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February 24, 2025 at 8:31 AM

WATCH: Colin Hart Lectures 2024 – Iron sharpens iron

The Christian Institute View email in browser   WATCH: Colin Hart Lectures 2024 – Iron sharpens iron Part 4: The Clapham Sect Dear supporter, The fourth episode of the Colin Hart Lectures series from The Christian Ins…
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February 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM

CI cautions Stormont to tread carefully with ‘standardised’ equality law – and other news this week

In the news this week Consolidating existing equality laws in Northern Ireland is fraught with difficulty and must be handled very carefully to avoid undermining...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …
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February 17, 2025 at 8:31 AM

WATCH: Colin Hart Lectures 2024 – Iron sharpens iron

The Christian Institute View email in browser   WATCH: Colin Hart Lectures 2024 – Iron sharpens iron Part 3: The Haldane brothers Dear supporter, The third episode of the Colin Hart Lectures series from The Christian …
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February 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM

Leadbeater criticised for removing ‘ultimate safeguard’ from her assisted suicide Bill – and other news this week

In the news this week Support for Kim Leadbeater’s dangerous assisted suicide Bill is eroding, after she scrapped a measure she had repeatedly described as the ‘ultimate...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate  …
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February 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM

WATCH: Colin Hart Lectures 2024 – Iron sharpens iron

The Christian Institute View email in browser   WATCH: Colin Hart Lectures 2024 – Iron sharpens iron Part 2: The Oxford Holy Club Dear supporter, The second episode of the Colin Hart Lectures series from The Christian…
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February 7, 2025 at 5:07 PM

Stark warning on assisted suicide Bill: ‘I could have killed myself when I wasn’t terminally ill’ – and other news this week

In the news this week A man who planned to commit suicide when he was told he might have just six months to live has shared his trauma at discovering he was misdiagnosed.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …
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February 3, 2025 at 8:01 AM

WATCH: Colin Hart Lectures 2024 – Iron sharpens iron

The Christian Institute View email in browser   WATCH: Colin Hart Lectures 2024 – Iron sharpens iron Part 1: A theological introduction Dear supporter, The first episode of the Colin Hart Lectures series from The Chri…
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January 31, 2025 at 5:07 PM

EHRC calls for Govt intervention over assisted suicide Bill – and other news this week

In the news this week Plans to legalise assisted suicide should be subject to proper Government scrutiny, the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has told MPs.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …
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January 24, 2025 at 5:06 PM

‘Skewed’ witness selection on assisted suicide sparks indignation – and other news this week

In the news this week The dominance of pro-assisted suicide witnesses among those selected to appear before the Committee scrutinising the Leadbeater Bill has provoked...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …
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January 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM

MPs question ‘intrusive and burdensome’ requirements of home education register – and other news this week

In the news this week Serious concerns have been raised in Parliament over Government proposals to force parents who educate their children at home to register with...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …
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January 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM

Are you a church leader?

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Are you a church leader? Dear supporter, The ordinary work of churches is undervalued and under attack. But there are encouragements and opportunities too. The Christian …
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January 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM

New schools Bill could require home ed parents to report Sunday school attendance to state – and other news this week

In the news this week Parents in England who home educate could be required to inform the state if their children attend Sunday school or football clubs, under Govt...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …
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January 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM

Winter News: Made in the image of God

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Winter News Made in the image of God Dear supporter, Our Winter Newsletter is now available online.     DOWNLOAD NEWSLETTER   Pray and don’t give up I…
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January 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Dozens of MPs could withdraw support for assisted suicide Bill over doctor concerns – and other news this week

In the news this week Dozens of MPs who voted in favour of Kim Leadbeater’s assisted suicide Bill have suggested they may withdraw their support over...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the ne…
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December 31, 2024 at 9:31 AM

Please pray as we start a very busy year

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Please pray as we start a very busy year Dear supporter, The coming year is already looking set to be as busy as ever. I recently sat down with my colleagues Simon Calve…
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December 27, 2024 at 8:31 AM

Looking back on 2024

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Looking back on 2024 Dear supporter, In the past year, we have successfully: challenged attempts to introduce new laws banning so-called conversion therapy; defended th…
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December 23, 2024 at 8:31 AM

A Christmas message from our Director

The Christian Institute View email in browser   A Christmas message from our Director   “But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law that we might receive the full right…
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December 20, 2024 at 4:26 PM

McArthur: ‘Assisted suicide costs will be covered by reduced demand for palliative care’ – and other news this week

In the news this week Liam McArthur MSP has confirmed his view that the cost of assisted suicide in Scotland, including the requisite lethal drugs, will be met by the...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …
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December 13, 2024 at 4:39 PM

‘Indefinite’ puberty blocker ban in place across UK – and other news this week

In the news this week A UK-wide ban on the sale or supply of puberty-blocking drugs to gender-confused children has been extended ‘indefinitely’.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this…
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December 6, 2024 at 4:41 PM

Widespread dismay at progress of ‘unworkable’ Leadbeater Bill – and other news this week

In the news this week The progress of Kim Leadbeater’s assisted suicide Bill to Committee Stage has been greeted with widespread dismay.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Fri…
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November 29, 2024 at 7:57 PM

Dark day as MPs vote in favour of assisted suicide Bill – and other news this week

In the news this week MPs have voted in support of the principle of Kim Leadbeater MP’s assisted suicide Bill.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Friday, 29 November 2024 chri…
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November 22, 2024 at 4:35 PM

Long-serving MPs urge Commons to reject ill-conceived Leadbeater Bill – and other news this week

In the news this week Kim Leadbeater’s ‘dangerous’ assisted suicide Bill should not become law, Labour MP Diane Abbott and Conservative MP Sir Edward Leigh have said...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …
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November 15, 2024 at 4:50 PM

Assisted suicide Bill published: ‘Rushed, arbitrary and set to expand’ say experts – and other news this week

In the news this week People deemed to have less than six months to live will be put at risk of feeling pressured to kill themselves, under proposals to be debated...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …
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November 8, 2024 at 4:57 PM

Treasury minister won’t vote in favour of assisted suicide Bill – and other news this week

In the news this week The Chief Secretary to the Treasury has said he will not vote to change the law on assisted suicide.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Friday, 8 Novembe…
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November 5, 2024 at 3:33 PM

Healthcare professionals need to sign this letter today

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Healthcare professionals need to sign this letter today Dear supporter, In a little over three weeks, MPs will vote on a Bill to legalise assisted suicide in England and …
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November 2, 2024 at 6:31 AM

Week of prayer: The CI

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: The CI “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and all those in authority” 1 TIMOTHY 2:1-2 …
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November 1, 2024 at 5:24 PM

Abortion censorship zones now in force across England and Wales – and other news this week

In the news this week The Government has imposed censorship zones banning prayer and offers of help to pregnant women outside abortion centres across England and Wales.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …
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November 1, 2024 at 6:30 AM

Week of prayer: Schools

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: Schools “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and all those in authority” 1 TIMOTHY 2:1-2 …
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October 31, 2024 at 6:30 AM

Week of prayer: Transgender ideology

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: Transgender ideology “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and all those in authority” 1 TIMOT…
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October 30, 2024 at 6:30 AM

Week of prayer: Sanctity of life

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: Sanctity of life “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and all those in authority” 1 TIMOTHY 2…
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October 29, 2024 at 5:07 PM

John Burn OBE, 1938-2024

The Christian Institute View email in browser   John Burn OBE, 1938-2024 Dear supporter, I wanted to let you know that John Burn, our founder and first Chairman, has died aged 86. After a long illness and surrounded b…
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October 29, 2024 at 6:30 AM

Week of prayer: 'Conversion therapy' laws

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: 'Conversion therapy' laws “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and all those in authority” 1 …
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October 28, 2024 at 6:00 AM

Week of prayer: Free speech

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: Free speech “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and all those in authority” 1 TIMOTHY 2:1-2 …
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October 26, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Week of prayer: Those in authority

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: Those in authority “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone – for kings and all those in authority” 1 TIMOTHY…
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October 25, 2024 at 7:21 PM

Justin Welby: ‘Gay sex is not sinful’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The Archbishop of Canterbury has shocked evangelicals in the Church of England by publicly abandoning the Church’s historic teaching on sexual ethics.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate  …
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October 18, 2024 at 3:50 PM

Govt acknowledges CI concerns over impact of gender ideology in schools – and other news this week

In the news this week The Government has thanked The Christian Institute for raising the “important matter” of protecting children from radical gender ideology in schools.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …
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October 11, 2024 at 3:20 PM

Royal College of Psychiatrists joins Stonewall exodus – and other news this week

In the news this week The Royal College of Psychiatrists has announced that it will ditch its Stonewall membership.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Friday, 11 October 2024 …
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October 4, 2024 at 6:49 PM

MPs to consider ‘dangerous and ideological’ assisted suicide Bill – and other news this week

In the news this week The House of Commons is expected to vote on legalising assisted suicide in the coming weeks.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Friday, 4 October 2024 ch…
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September 27, 2024 at 3:10 PM

MLA told to ‘watch his language’ over women-only spaces – and other news this week

In the news this week The Traditional Unionist Voice (TUV) party has defended one of its MLAs after he was told to self-censor when expressing his views on...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In …
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September 20, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Lib Dems: ‘Christians cannot become Lib Dem MPs’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The Liberal Democrats have indicated that those who uphold Christian values cannot be party candidates.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Friday, 20 Sep…
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September 13, 2024 at 3:35 PM

UK Govt rejects adopting biological definition of sex – and other news this week

In the news this week The UK Government has ditched plans to adopt the biological definition of sex in the Equality Act.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Friday, 13 Septembe…
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September 7, 2024 at 8:00 AM

Our Annual Review 2024 – Grace and truth

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Annual Review 2024 Grace and truth Dear supporter, The 2024 Annual Review is now available to download. Looking back at our work during 2023, we are thankful to God fo…