Faith Facts

• Jennifer Melle, a Christian nurse, was suspended for standing by biblical truth on gender.
• The UK Supreme Court reaffirmed the legal recognition of biological sex, yet her case remains unresolved.
• The Royal College of Nursing is deferring action, waiting for new guidance while Melle seeks support rooted in Christian values.

Jennifer Melle has accused the Royal College of Nursing of discrimination after being suspended for following her Christian convictions regarding gender and truth.

She questions why the RCN has delayed, especially since the Supreme Court confirmed the legal importance of biological sex, and urges them to uphold biblical and legal standards.

The Christian Legal Centre supports her as she calls on the nursing body to defend her dignity and religious freedom, not ideological influence.

“I was racially abused in my workplace, and instead of protecting me, the Trust punished me.”

“My Christian faith teaches me that sex is immutable.”

“I should not be forced to deny that truth to keep my job.”

Fellow nurse Bethany Hutchison noted this struggle is broader, impacting women and faith-based truth in the NHS.

“Across the NHS, women are being told to ‘broaden their mindset’ and accept policies that erase biological reality. The Supreme Court has spoken, yet institutions drag their feet.”

Andrea Williams of the CLC stressed the importance of standing for truth and the rule of law in the workplace.

“Jennifer’s case is not just about one nurse, it’s about truth.”

“It’s about common sense.”

“It’s about the freedom to express truth in the workplace.”

Faith-based voices call for courage and action so that truth, dignity, and freedom are restored for all in the healthcare profession. Join us in prayerful support for justice and the protection of biblical values.

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Faith Facts

• Atitude Baptist Church will hold “Maravira Rio 2025-26” at Maracanã stadium on December 31 for about 50,000 attendees.
• The event will highlight a blend of worship, gospel music, and prayer, with Pastor Josué Valandro Jr. leading.
• Lagoinha Baptist Church previously hosted a similar large-scale faith celebration in São Paulo’s Allianz Parque stadium.

The Maracanã stadium, famous for sporting events, will be transformed into a gathering place for faith and family this New Year’s Eve. Christians are invited to unite in worship, music, and prayer as an uplifting alternative to secular festivities.

The celebration will feature performances by beloved gospel artists, encouraging believers to start the year anchored in their faith. Organizers emphasize the importance of gathering as a church family and marking the new year with gratitude and hope grounded in Christ.

“A New Year’s Eve celebration centered on family, fellowship among members and the celebration of the Christian faith.”

Inspired by previous evangelical successes, such events strengthen the Christian community and brighten Brazil’s national life with God-honoring joy. Let us lift our hearts in prayer as believers gather to welcome a new year committed to faith, family, and freedom.

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Faith Facts

• Bishops in the Church in Wales unveiled a ‘road map’ to make same-sex blessings permanent after a consultation process.
• Proposals for permanent same-sex blessings will go before the Governing Body in April 2026, with further steps towards same-sex marriage in 2027.
• Orthodox Anglican leaders criticized the move, emphasizing that faithfulness to Scripture should guide church decisions.

Bishops released a plan outlining future steps for same-sex blessings, stating the church must soon make major decisions on these matters. This follows both a four-year trial and consultations with clergy and church members.

Responses to the consultation were described as mostly supportive, yet church leaders acknowledged strong concerns among those committed to Biblical faithfulness.

The bishops committed to proposals that protect clergy conscience and submitted that the church body will ultimately decide the path forward.

Bishop Andy Lines and Bishop Stuart Bell described the bishops’ message as “distressing,” warning it brings confusion and polarizes the Biblical debate.

They argued, “Such polarisation of the debate suggests that we are either for Jesus or we are for the Bible. That is a caricature of the truth.”

According to these leaders, affirming both Jesus and Biblical truth is vital, as Jesus spoke for the marriage union between man and woman.

They criticized the use of the phrase “In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty, and in all things charity,” insisting the authority of Scripture on marriage is essential for Christian faithfulness.

Bishops Lines and Bell rejected claims that same-sex blessings are not a “church-dividing issue,” reminding that a large majority of the Anglican Communion stands opposed to these changes.

Christians are called to uphold both Christ’s love and His word, especially in a time of profound cultural and spiritual testing. Stand for Biblical truth and prayerfully lift up the church as it seeks direction.

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