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October 8, 2021 at 3:28 PM

NHS trans policies continue to place women at risk – and other news this week

In the news this week Some NHS trusts are using policies which tell hospital staff to lie to women and put their safety at risk...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 8 Octobe…

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October 1, 2021 at 3:25 PM

Assisted suicide Bill makes death a ‘treatment’ for the vulnerable – and other news this week

In the news this week Legalising assisted suicide in England and Wales would have catastrophic consequences for the most vulnerable in society, opponents have warned.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In…

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September 28, 2021 at 12:43 PM

Our Annual Review 2021 – Founded on the rock

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Annual Review 2021 Founded on the rock 30 years of Christian influence Dear supporter, Thank you for all your support during the past year. The Christian Institute’s Ann…

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September 25, 2021 at 8:00 AM

Please pray: Christian fostering agency seeks to appeal ruling telling it what to believe

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Please pray: Christian fostering agency seeks to appeal ruling telling it what to believe Dear supporter, The Court of Appeal in London has rejected Cornerstone Fosterin…

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September 24, 2021 at 4:03 PM

Christian fostering agency will ask Supreme Court to reject state-imposed definition of ‘evangelical’ - and other news this week

In the news this week The Court of Appeal has today confirmed that an evangelical foster agency can work exclusively with evangelical carers...   Not displaying correctly? View in browser     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 24 September 2021 …

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September 17, 2021 at 3:04 PM

BMA votes narrowly to end opposition to assisted suicide – and other news this week

In the news this week The British Medical Association (BMA) has abandoned its support for end-of-life protections in the UK.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 17 September 2…

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September 10, 2021 at 4:19 PM

Church in Wales approves same-sex blessings – and other news this week

In the news this week The Church in Wales has voted to allow same-sex marriage blessings in its churches.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 10 September 2021 christian.org.u…

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September 3, 2021 at 3:03 PM

Children’s Commissioner: ‘No age checks like leaving a dangerous weapon lying around’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The Children’s Commissioner has called for tougher checks to protect children from the damaging effects of online pornography.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this wee…

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August 27, 2021 at 3:37 PM

Simon Callow: ‘Stonewall militant trans ideology is tyrannical’ – and other news this week

In the news this week Acclaimed actor Simon Callow has criticised Stonewall over its campaign to axe rights based on biological sex.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 27 Aug…

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August 20, 2021 at 2:32 PM

Chorus of disapproval over Scot Govt trans guidance for schools – and other news this week

In the news this week New Scottish Government guidance on transgender children in schools has been slammed by critics.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 20 August 2021 chris…

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August 13, 2021 at 4:13 PM

Stonewall paid £1m of taxpayers’ money each year – and other news this week

In the news this week LGBT lobby group Stonewall received over £3 million of taxpayers’ money in the past three years, it has been revealed.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Friday…

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August 6, 2021 at 2:46 PM

NHS trusts: Male sex offenders who identify as female allowed in single-sex wards – and other news this week

In the news this week Official guidance from several NHS trusts states that male sex offenders who identify as female can be placed in women-only wards.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this…

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July 30, 2021 at 3:32 PM

Christian CEO wins religious discrimination case – and other news this week

In the news this week An Employment Tribunal has ruled that Scotland’s biggest grant-making trust unlawfully discriminated against its CEO because of his Christian views...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate   …

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July 29, 2021 at 2:14 PM

Christian CEO wins religious discrimination claim

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Christian CEO wins religious discrimination claim Dear supporter, I am very pleased to tell you that Kenneth Ferguson, the former CEO of The Robertson Trust, has won his…

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July 23, 2021 at 3:57 PM

Blackpool Council ordered to pay out over £100k for discriminating against Christians – and other news this week

In the news this week Blackpool Council has been ordered to pay £25,000 in damages and £84,000 in costs for discrimination against a local Christian festival...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the n…

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July 17, 2021 at 8:00 AM

15 years of the Legal Defence Fund

The Christian Institute View email in browser   15 years of the Legal Defence Fund Dear supporter, For fifteen years The Christian Institute, through its Legal Defence Fund, has fought for gospel freedom. Read more in…

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July 16, 2021 at 3:47 PM

Legal restrictions on communal worship in England lifted from 19 July – and other news this week

In the news this week The Government will lift legal restrictions on communal worship in England from Monday 19 July, Boris Johnson has confirmed.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week …

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July 10, 2021 at 8:01 AM

WATCH: Looking back on 15 years of our Legal Defence Fund

The Christian Institute View email in browser   WATCH: Looking back on 15 years of our Legal Defence Fund Dear supporter, From the headline-making Ashers Baking Co and Named Person cases at the Supreme Court, to the a…

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July 9, 2021 at 3:20 PM

‘Truly shocking’ abortion proposal withdrawn – and other news this week

In the news this week An attempt to repeal all legal protections for the unborn in England and Wales has been abandoned.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 9 July 2021 christ…

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July 3, 2021 at 8:31 AM

Cornerstone appeal – thank you for praying

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Cornerstone appeal – thank you for praying Dear supporter, Cornerstone, England’s only evangelical fostering agency, has been at the Court of Appeal this week. It is seek…

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July 2, 2021 at 3:55 PM

Methodist Church abandons biblical teaching on marriage – and other news this week

In the news this week The governing body of the Methodist Church has voted to redefine marriage, conduct same-sex weddings and affirm cohabitation.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week…

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June 29, 2021 at 6:00 AM

Cornerstone in court today – Please pray

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Cornerstone in court today – Please pray Dear supporter, Cornerstone, England’s only evangelical fostering agency, is in the Court of Appeal today and tomorrow seeking to…

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June 26, 2021 at 8:02 AM

Street preacher wins court case against police

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Street preacher wins court case against police Dear supporter, A Christian street preacher has won a claim against West Yorkshire Police for wrongful arrest, false impris…

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June 25, 2021 at 3:54 PM

CI-backed Christian street preacher wins wrongful arrest case – and other news this week

In the news this week A Christian street preacher has won damages after he was wrongfully arrested and falsely imprisoned for preaching the Gospel.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week…

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June 18, 2021 at 3:39 PM

Chief Constable: ‘Woke policing leaves public cold’ – and other news this week

In the news this week People are “fed up of virtue-signalling police officers”, a senior policeman has acknowledged.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 18 June 2021 christian…

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June 11, 2021 at 3:29 PM

Council admits unlawful discrimination in cancelling church event – and other news this week

In the news this week Edinburgh Council has admitted acting unlawfully in cancelling a Christian conference because of the beliefs of a guest speaker.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this w…

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June 4, 2021 at 2:46 PM

CI threatens legal action if NI Executive uses ‘conversion therapy’ ban to outlaw prayer – and other news this week

In the news this week The Christian Institute has said it “will not hesitate” to take legal action if the Northern Ireland Executive introduces a ban on...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news t…

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May 28, 2021 at 3:32 PM

Govt will consult on ‘conversion therapy’ in September – and other news this week

In the news this week The Minister for Women and Equalities has informed Parliament that the consultation on a so-called conversion therapy ban...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week …

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May 21, 2021 at 3:19 PM

EHRC chief: Abuse for gender critical beliefs must end – and other news this week

In the news this week The new head of the equalities watchdog has said people should not have to fear being pilloried for expressing the belief that it is not possible...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate    …

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May 14, 2021 at 3:00 PM

Govt announces consultation on ‘conversion therapy’ ban – and other news this week

In the news this week The Government has used the Queen’s Speech to announce a consultation on a ban on so-called conversion therapy.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 14 Ma…

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May 8, 2021 at 8:00 AM

Pray for Kenneth Ferguson

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Pray for Kenneth Ferguson Dear supporter, The final day of Kenneth Ferguson’s employment tribunal hearing takes place this Monday, 10 May. The Institute has been helping …

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May 7, 2021 at 3:11 PM

CI threatens legal challenge over ban on ‘wrong kind of prayer’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The Christian Institute has threatened the Government with legal action if a proposed conversion therapy ban outlaws the ‘wrong kind of prayer’.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In…

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May 5, 2021 at 12:23 PM

CI to sue UK Govt if conversion therapy ban outlaws prayer

The Christian Institute View email in browser   CI to sue Govt if conversion therapy ban outlaws prayer Dear supporter, Lawyers representing The Christian Institute have written to the UK Government warning that an exc…

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May 1, 2021 at 5:00 AM

Week of Prayer: Gospel freedom

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of Prayer: Gospel freedom “I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” PSALM 91:2 Dear supporter, Please join with us in pr…

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April 30, 2021 at 3:50 PM

Working mum who lost job after saying ‘it’s impossible to change sex’ tells her story – and other news this week

In the news this week Maya Forstater has spoken publicly for the first time about the impact her defence of biological sex has had on her life and family.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news th…

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April 30, 2021 at 5:00 AM

Week of Prayer: Children

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of Prayer: Children “I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” PSALM 91:2 Dear supporter, Please join with us in prayer t…

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April 29, 2021 at 5:00 AM

Week of Prayer: Sanctity of life

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of Prayer: Sanctity of life “I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” PSALM 91:2 Dear supporter, Please join with us in …

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April 28, 2021 at 5:00 AM

Week of Prayer: Freedom of speech

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of Prayer: Freedom of speech “I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” PSALM 91:2 Dear supporter, Please join with us in…

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April 27, 2021 at 5:00 AM

Week of Prayer: Secular humanism

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of Prayer: Secular humanism “I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” PSALM 91:2 Dear supporter, Please join with us in …

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April 26, 2021 at 3:02 PM

The Baroness O’Cathain OBE: 2 February 1938 – 23 April 2021

The Christian Institute View email in browser   The Baroness O’Cathain OBE: 2 February 1938 – 23 April 2021 Dear supporter, I am writing to you with the sad news that our friend and patron Baroness O’Cathain died at ho…

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April 26, 2021 at 5:00 AM

Week of Prayer: Please pray for our society

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of Prayer: Please pray for our society “I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” PSALM 91:2 Dear supporter, Please join …

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April 24, 2021 at 1:00 PM

Week of Prayer: Please pray for those in authority

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of Prayer: Please pray for those in authority “I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” PSALM 91:2 Dear supporter, Our W…

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April 24, 2021 at 7:00 AM

A brief update on Stirling Free Church

The Christian Institute View email in browser   A brief update on Stirling Free Church Dear supporter, The Christian Institute has been helping Stirling Free Church in its legal action for religious discrimination aga…

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April 23, 2021 at 3:16 PM

CofE says prayer should not be criminalised in ‘conversion therapy’ ban – and other news this week

In the news this week The Church of England has told MPs that any ban on so called conversion therapy should not criminalise pastoral support.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Frid…

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April 22, 2021 at 11:02 AM

A message from John Burn

The Christian Institute View email in browser   A message from John Burn Dear friends, I am writing to inform you that yesterday I retired as Chairman of The Christian Institute, but will remain a member of the Trustee…

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April 22, 2021 at 9:55 AM

Week of Prayer starts this Sunday

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of Prayer starts this Sunday “I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” PSALM 91:2   SUNDAY     MONDAY     TUESDAY     WEDNESDAY     THURSDA…

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April 19, 2021 at 7:59 AM

Secular humanism: Its roots and the danger it poses today

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Secular humanism: Its roots and the danger it poses today Dear supporter, Today, ‘humanism’ is a fervently anti-religious ideology that opposes biblical values at almost …

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April 17, 2021 at 8:00 AM

Pray for Stirling Free Church court case

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Pray for Stirling Free Church court case Dear supporter, On Monday, Stirling Free Church will go to court in a hugely important case. There are implications for Bible-be…

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April 16, 2021 at 3:33 PM

Church sues multimillion pound Trust for religious discrimination – and other news this week

In the news this week An evangelical church is accusing Scotland’s largest charitable trust of religious discrimination after it cancelled a rental agreement...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the n…

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April 10, 2021 at 8:00 AM

Week of Prayer: 25 April – 1 May

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of Prayer: 25 April – 1 May “I will say of the LORD, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.’” PSALM 91:2   SUNDAY     MONDAY     TUESDAY     WEDNESDAY     THURSDAY…

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