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December 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM

Exclusive: Pastor Clive Johnston on being prosecuted for preaching in an abortion buffer zone – and other news this week

In the news this week Retired pastor Clive Johnston has opened up about why he is being prosecuted for preaching in an abortion censorship zone in Northern Ireland.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …
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December 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM

Decision deferred in Pastor Clive case

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Decision deferred in Pastor Clive case Dear supporter, Earlier today, Pastor Clive Johnston gave evidence at his trial at Coleraine Magistrates’ Court. Clive pleaded not…
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December 16, 2025 at 5:25 PM

Please pray for Pastor Clive

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Please pray for Pastor Clive Dear supporter, Retired pastor Clive Johnston will stand trial at Coleraine Magistrates’ Court, Co. Londonderry, tomorrow (Wednesday). He wil…
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December 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Partial win for gender-critical nurse in NHS Fife employment tribunal – and other news this week

In the news this week A Scottish nurse was harassed by her employer after expressing gender critical views, an employment tribunal has found.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this wee…
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December 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM

Labour suggested backing assisted suicide Bill pre-election – and other news this week

In the news this week Leaked documents reveal the Labour Party considered using its influence to legalise assisted suicide via a...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Friday, …
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November 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM

Christian Institute Chairman Revd Dr Richard Turnbull promoted to glory – and other news this week

In the news this week The Christian Institute’s Chairman, Revd Dr Richard Turnbull, has died aged 65.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Friday, 28 November 2025 christian.org…
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November 27, 2025 at 2:18 PM

Fighting on many vital fronts

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Fighting on many vital fronts Dear supporter, Thanks to your support, every day we help believers who are under enormous pressure because of their stand for Christ. That’…
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November 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM

‘Make the Charter your own’: CI street preaching resource welcomed by leaders – and other news this week

In the news this week Politicians and church leaders gathered in Westminster this week to mark the launch of The Christian Institute’s Street Preacher’s Charter.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     …
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November 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM

Study: ‘No evidence mild smacking causes harm to kids’ – and other news this week

In the news this week It is “impossible” to conclude that reasonable chastisement harms children, a review by The Christian Institute has found.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this …
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November 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM

MSPs reject mitigating amendments to ‘reckless’ assisted suicide Bill – and other news this week

In the news this week A raft of amendments designed to mitigate the worst aspects of Liam McArthur’s controversial assisted suicide Bill have been rejected by MSPs.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …
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October 31, 2025 at 5:08 PM

ONS exits Stonewall scheme after census’ dodgy trans data – and other news this week

In the news this week The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has abandoned ties with Stonewall after the 2021 census...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Friday, 31 October…
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October 25, 2025 at 5:30 AM

Week of prayer: The CI team

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: The CI team “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” 1 JOHN 5:14 Dear supporter, …
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October 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM

King and Pope worship together in ‘celebration of ecumenism’ – and other news this week

In the news this week For the first time since the Reformation, a British monarch and Roman Catholic pontiff have shared in prayer and worship.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this w…
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October 24, 2025 at 5:30 AM

Week of prayer: Sanctity of life

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: Sanctity of life “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” 1 JOHN 5:14 Dear suppor…
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October 23, 2025 at 5:30 AM

Week of prayer: The Church

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: The Church “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” 1 JOHN 5:14 Dear supporter, P…
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October 22, 2025 at 5:29 AM

Week of prayer: Gambling

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: Gambling “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” 1 JOHN 5:14 Dear supporter, Ple…
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October 21, 2025 at 5:29 AM

Week of prayer: Gospel freedom

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: Gospel freedom “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” 1 JOHN 5:14 Dear supporte…
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October 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Week of prayer: Education

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: Education “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” 1 JOHN 5:14 Dear supporter, Pl…
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October 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM

Week of prayer: Those in authority

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: Those in authority “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” 1 JOHN 5:14 Dear supp…
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October 17, 2025 at 5:14 PM

Global Anglicans announce break in communion from Church of England – and other news this week

In the news this week The Global Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans (GAFCON) has announced it is rejecting the Church of England’s leadership, and is reordering...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate    …
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October 11, 2025 at 7:30 AM

Week of Prayer: 19 – 25 October

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Week of prayer: 19 – 25 October “This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.” 1 JOHN 5:14   SUNDAY     MONDAY     TUESDAY…
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October 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM

Church leaders unite against proposed ‘conversion practices’ law – and other news this week

In the news this week Over 1,000 church leaders across Great Britain have urged Westminster to ditch plans for a “full, trans-inclusive ban on conversion practices”.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …
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October 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM

CofE appoints first female Archbishop of Canterbury – and other news this week

In the news this week Dame Sarah Mullally has been nominated as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Friday, 3 October 2025 christian.org.uk/…
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September 26, 2025 at 3:23 PM

Poll: Pressure mounts against assisted suicide in Scotland – and other news this week

In the news this week More Scots oppose introducing assisted suicide for those with “incurable” illnesses than support it, a new poll has indicated.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news t…
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September 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM

More Peers warn that assisted suicide would unleash ‘the stuff of nightmares’ – and other news this week

In the news this week Dozens more Peers have blasted Kim Leadbeater’s assisted suicide Bill as opposition to the legislation grows.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this week Friday, …
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September 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM

‘Suicide is wrong and so is this Bill’: Peers decry assisted suicide in first debate – and other news this week

In the news this week A strong majority of Peers have spoken against assisted suicide in the House of Lords’ first debate on Kim Leadbeater’s Bill.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news th…
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September 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM

Scotland’s First Minister: ‘Assisted suicide Bill is discriminatory’ – and other news this week

In the news this week MSP Liam McArthur’s assisted suicide Bill discriminates against vulnerable people with disabilities, Scotland’s First Minister has said.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In …
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August 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM

Top lawyer: Liam McArthur’s assisted suicide Bill discriminates against those with disabilities – and other news this week

In the news this week Liam McArthur’s assisted suicide Bill discriminates against people with certain disabilities and could be challenged under...   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news th…
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August 22, 2025 at 3:35 PM

Lisa Nandy under fire for wearing controversial ‘protect the dolls’ slogan – and other news this week

In the news this week The Culture Secretary has been criticised for wearing a t-shirt with a controversial slogan promoting transgender ideology.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news this…
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August 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM

Our Annual Review 2025 – Run with perseverance

The Christian Institute View email in browser   Annual Review 2025 Run with perseverance Dear supporter, The 2025 Annual Review is now available to download. It covers the activities of the Institute in 2024 – a yea…
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August 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM

CI takes legal action over Civil Service ‘Pride’ – and other news this week

In the news this week The Christian Institute has warned that Civil Service endorsement of LGBT Pride breaches rules on impartiality and is launching a legal challenge.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate   …
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August 14, 2025 at 12:33 PM

LEGAL CHALLENGE: Christian Institute tackles Civil Service over Pride participation

The Christian Institute View email in browser   LEGAL CHALLENGE: Christian Institute tackles Civil Service over Pride participation Dear supporter, The Christian Institute has launched a legal challenge against UK Civ…
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August 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM

Global Anglicans decry appointment of lesbian Archbishop in Wales – and other news this week

In the news this week The election of a woman in a same-sex civil partnership as the next Archbishop of Wales has been greeted with dismay by GAFCON.   Not displaying correctly?  View in browser   |   Print-friendly version     Please Donate     In the news …