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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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April 9, 2021 at 3:38 PM

Starmer apology for visiting pro-marriage church ‘an insult’ to Christians – and other news this week

In the news this week Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has apologised for visiting a church which teaches the biblical understanding of sexuality and marriage...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the ne…

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April 3, 2021 at 8:01 AM

Theology resources from the CI: Now available as audiobooks

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Theology resources from the CI: Now available as audiobooks Dear supporter, Some of our most popular theology resources are now available as audiobooks. Stream or downlo…

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April 1, 2021 at 4:12 PM

Court blasts Blackpool Council for discriminating against Christians – and other news this week

In the news this week Blackpool Council has been criticised by a judge after she ruled that it discriminated against Christians by banning bus adverts...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news thi…

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March 27, 2021 at 9:00 AM

Spring News: Defending the Gospel

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Spring News Defending the Gospel Dear supporter, Our Spring Newsletter is now available online. It contains important updates on pressing issues for Christians.   D…

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March 26, 2021 at 5:05 PM

Church leaders win legal battle against Scot Govt in church closures case – and other news this week

In the news this week The Court of Session has ruled that the Scottish Government’s ban on public worship during the pandemic was unlawful.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Friday,…

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March 20, 2021 at 9:00 AM

Banning ‘conversion therapy’ or banning the Gospel? Please pray.

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Banning ‘conversion therapy’ or banning the Gospel? Please pray. Dear supporter, Sadly, many of those campaigning for a ‘conversion therapy’ ban don’t just want to protec…

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March 19, 2021 at 5:34 PM

Humanists celebrate as compulsory atheism lessons introduced in Wales – and other news this week

In the news this week Humanists in Wales have expressed their delight as the Senedd voted to scrap RE and replace it with a new subject including compulsory lessons...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     I…

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March 12, 2021 at 5:33 PM

MPs attack prayer and pastoral support in conversion therapy debate – and other news this week

In the news this week A number of MPs have taken aim at churches which hold to the Bible’s teaching on gender and sexuality in a debate on banning...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this we…

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February 26, 2021 at 5:12 PM

LGBT activist wants UK ban on the ‘power of prayer’ – and other news this week

In the news this week An LGBT activist has called for Christians to be banned from praying for someone with unwanted same-sex attraction.     Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Friday,…

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February 19, 2021 at 4:54 PM

Govt announces tough new measures on uni free speech – and other news this week

In the news this week The Government has announced a range of tough new measures to ensure that free speech is not restricted at universities.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Frid…

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February 16, 2021 at 11:08 AM

WATCH: ‘Conversion therapy’ concerns are being used to attack the Gospel

The Christian Institute View email in browser   WATCH: ‘Conversion therapy’ concerns are being used to attack the Gospel Dear supporter, Nelson McCausland, a former minister in the NI Executive, recently used Facebook…

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February 13, 2021 at 9:00 AM

Common grace

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Common grace Dear supporter, Our new leaflet on common grace – the Bible’s teaching about the goodness God shows to all people, whether they believe in him or not – is n…

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February 12, 2021 at 4:53 PM

Schools using LGBT group’s resources could be breaching law, CI warns – and other news this week

In the news this week Parents and teachers are being warned over the use of teaching materials being distributed by The Proud Trust for LGBT+ History Month in February.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     …

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February 5, 2021 at 4:49 PM

Tory MP lists prayer alongside rape in proposed ‘conversion therapy’ ban – and other news this week

In the news this week A Conservative MP has listed prayer alongside grotesque acts such as ‘corrective rape’ as she called on the Government to ban...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this w…

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January 30, 2021 at 9:00 AM

WATCH – Urgent changes are needed to protect education in Wales.

The Christian Institute View email in browser   WATCH – Urgent changes are needed to protect education in Wales Dear supporter, As a supporter of The Christian Institute, we know you share our concern for education. S…

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January 29, 2021 at 5:00 PM

LGBT activists demand sacking of education adviser for sharing Christian man’s testimony – and other news this week

In the news this week LGBT activists are calling on the Northern Ireland Education Authority to sack a board member after he shared...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 29 J…

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January 22, 2021 at 4:52 PM

NHS gender clinic rated ‘Inadequate’ by Care Quality Commission – and other news this week

In the news this week NHS England’s gender identity clinic for children has been graded ‘Inadequate’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Friday, …

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January 21, 2021 at 5:19 PM

WATCH: Banning conversion therapy or banning the Gospel?

The Christian Institute View email in browser   WATCH: Banning conversion therapy or banning the Gospel? Dear supporter, The UK Government wants to ban ‘conversion therapy’ - practices that seek to change someone’s se…

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January 15, 2021 at 5:28 PM

Govt backs churches’ right to remain open amid council pressure – and other news this week

In the news this week The Westminster Government has confirmed that churches in England can remain open for public worship...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Friday, 15 January 20…

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January 8, 2021 at 4:52 PM

BBC slammed over suicide messaging on puberty blockers – and other news this week

In the news this week The BBC has been heavily criticised by parents and a journalist over an article stating that a High Court ruling on puberty-blocking drugs...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In th…

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January 4, 2021 at 9:00 AM

Winter News: Defending gospel freedom

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Winter News Defending gospel freedom Dear supporter, Our Winter Newsletter is now available online. We trust you will be encouraged as you read it.   Download Newsl…

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December 31, 2020 at 9:00 AM

Looking back on 2020

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Looking back on 2020 Dear supporter, The headlines have been dominated by the coronavirus outbreak, but other important issues have also impacted our nation this year. O…

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December 24, 2020 at 4:00 PM

CI warns Scot Govt over endorsing new trans schools guidance – and other news this week

In the news this week The Institute has warned the Scottish Government not to adopt schools guidance on transgender pupils from a controversial LGBT activist group.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In t…

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December 19, 2020 at 9:00 AM

A brief update on Kenneth Ferguson

The Christian Institute View email in browser   A brief update on Kenneth Ferguson Dear supporter, The Christian Institute has been helping Kenneth Ferguson who is bringing a legal action for unfair dismissal and relig…

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December 18, 2020 at 5:17 PM

LGBT General Synod member leads multifaith group in attack on biblical sexual ethics – and other news this week

In the news this week The LGBT activist and General Synod member Jayne Ozanne has joined forces with members of other faiths in a campaign to challenge...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news th…

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December 12, 2020 at 9:00 AM

Pray for Kenneth Ferguson

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Pray for Kenneth Ferguson Dear supporter, The Christian Institute is helping Kenneth Ferguson who is bringing a legal action for unfair dismissal and religious discrimin…

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December 11, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Christian MP: ‘Churches should remain open in future lockdowns’ – and other news this week

In the news this week A Christian MP has shared her conviction that church buildings in England should not have been forced to close in November and should remain open...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate    …

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December 5, 2020 at 6:00 AM

Week of Prayer: Please pray for religious freedom

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of Prayer: Please pray for religious freedom “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures for ever.” Psalm 136:1 Dear supporter, Please join with us i…

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December 4, 2020 at 5:26 PM

Church and former CEO sue charitable trust for religious discrimination – and other news this week

In the news this week A multimillion pound charitable trust is being sued by its former CEO and a church over alleged anti-religious bias...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news this week Friday…

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December 4, 2020 at 6:00 AM

Week of Prayer: Transgenderism

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of Prayer: Transgenderism “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures for ever.” Psalm 136:1 Dear supporter, Please join with us in prayer today.   …

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December 3, 2020 at 6:00 AM

Week of Prayer: The sanctity of life

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of Prayer: The sanctity of life “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures for ever.” Psalm 136:1 Dear supporter, Please join with us in prayer toda…

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December 2, 2020 at 6:00 AM

Week of Prayer: Please pray for our schools

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of Prayer: Please pray for our schools “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures for ever.” Psalm 136:1 Dear supporter, Please join with us in pray…

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December 1, 2020 at 6:00 AM

Week of Prayer: Please pray for marriage and the family

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of Prayer: Please pray for marriage and the family “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures for ever.” Psalm 136:1 Dear supporter, Please join wit…

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November 30, 2020 at 6:00 AM

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 “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures for ever.” Psalm 136:1 Dear supporter, Please join with us …

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November 28, 2020 at 9:00 AM

Week of Prayer: Please pray for our society

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of Prayer: Please pray for our society “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures for ever.” Psalm 136:1 Dear supporter, Our Week of Prayer starts t…

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November 27, 2020 at 5:08 PM

CI: Ban on church worship ‘a colossal mistake’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The Christian Institute has branded the ban on public worship in England a “colossal mistake”, as the lifting of the restriction is announced.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In t…

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November 21, 2020 at 9:01 AM

Week of Prayer: 29 Nov - 5 Dec

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of Prayer: 29 Nov - 5 Dec “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures for ever.” Psalm 136:1   SUNDAY     MONDAY     TUESDAY     WEDNESDAY     THURSDAY     FRIDAY     S…

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November 20, 2020 at 4:49 PM

Churches holding to Bible’s teaching on sexual ethics likened to Holocaust deniers and rapists by LGBT activist – and other news this week

In the news this week Churches and Christians that uphold the Bible’s teaching on sexual ethics have been compared to ‘Holocaust deniers’ and ‘rapists’...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Donate     In the news th…

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November 16, 2020 at 10:03 AM

Tonight: 'A failure of spiritual leadership'

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Tonight: ‘A failure of spiritual leadership’ Dear supporter, Our series of Autumn Lectures 2020 concludes tonight at 7.30pm. Tonight's lecture is ‘A failure of spiritua…

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