Faith Facts

• Bethany Hutchison and colleagues faced pressure for upholding biological reality in the workplace.
• The Christian Legal Centre provided crucial legal support throughout their ordeal.
• A tribunal confirmed their right to a safe and dignified environment, affirming UK law.

Bethany Hutchison, leading the Darlington Nursing Union, shared her experience defending women’s dignity at the She Leads the Nations Global Summit in Washington DC. She met with US politicians to highlight their struggle for freedom and truth in the UK.

In her speech, she addressed the foundational truth that men and women are distinct, noting its increasing controversy in today’s society.

Hutchison described the challenges within the NHS, which, she said, often put ideology above biological truths and women’s safety.

“Everything began when a biological male employee, identifying as a woman, was, without warning or consultation, granted access to the female changing room … the private place where women undress, store their belongings, and prepare for long shifts.”

She testified that some staff suffered trauma, including panic attacks recalling earlier abuses, after sharing changing spaces with a biological male.

Leadership pressured the nurses to accept the situation in the name of inclusivity, offering only unsuitable alternatives for their privacy and safety.

Supported by the Christian Legal Centre, the nurses pursued justice and, in January, won their legal case.

“The tribunal ruled in our favour … They confirmed that the NHS Trust had broken UK law by forcing women to share a changing room with a male colleague.”

Hutchison emphasized this victory was not only for British women but for truth and common sense everywhere.

“This is not a British problem. It is a Western problem. It is a cultural problem. It is a truth problem.”

Andrea Williams, CEO of the Christian Legal Centre, also spoke at the event, warning that Christian foundations in law and freedom are under threat as believers face increasing sanctions for expressing faith-based views.

Standing for God-given design and upholding the dignity of women is a call rooted in biblical truth. Let us pray for courage and wisdom as believers defend faith, family, and freedom in societies worldwide.

Read the full article at Christian Today

Faith Facts

• Stewardship’s new report centers trust as key to Christian giving.
• Average Christian giving has slightly declined, yet committed givers increased their support this year.
• The gap between current giving and biblical tithing remains significant among UK Christians.

The latest Stewardship report highlights trust as central in inspiring generosity within the Christian community. The study finds that how believers perceive the integrity, transparency, and accountability of churches and ministries powerfully influences their willingness to give.

“When we give, we place trust in others to steward what God has entrusted to us. When that trust is strong, generosity becomes bold and joyful; when it is fragile, giving can falter.”

Younger Christians are more receptive to teaching about generosity and respond positively to appeals, while a significant number still give from personal savings despite economic pressures. The report notes that gratitude and joy in giving are closely linked to trust in the organization receiving the gifts.

“On average, £91 ($125) or 3.7% per month is given to Christian causes and a further £25 ($34) or 1% to secular causes. 4.7% of the average Christian income equates to £116 ($159) per month.”

Committed Christians, who make up a substantial part of the giving landscape, have increased their average monthly giving to £326 ($447), showing deep dedication despite a small drop in the proportion of income given. Distinct donor personas drive giving patterns, ranging from impact-driven givers who value results, to theology-driven donors motivated by biblical principles.

The report clearly sees a gap between actual giving and the biblical call to tithe, especially if every Christian were to dedicate 10% of their income, which would significantly increase resources for ministry and charitable work.

Christian stewardship remains a calling to faithful generosity, trusting God and one another as we seek to further His Kingdom. We encourage every believer to prayerfully consider how they can cultivate greater trust and joy in their giving.

Read the full Stewardship report

Faith Facts

• Laura Fernández won Costa Rica’s presidency with over 48% of the vote, surpassing the required 40% threshold.
• She pledged steadfast support for freedom of conscience and worship for all citizens.
• Fernández committed to forming a government based on integrity and technical ability, not religious affiliation.

President-elect Laura Fernández emphasized respect for all faiths as central to her new administration in Costa Rica. She acknowledged God’s sovereignty and invited citizens to unite around shared values and dignity.

Fernández, a devout Catholic, shared her faith roots and committed to protecting freedom for all believers and nonbelievers alike.

“My position is one of freedom. People must have total freedom of worship — whether they are Catholic, Christian, Jewish or simply do not profess any faith.”

She urged the nation toward a unified effort for justice, restoration of values, and strong families, rooted in Christian principles.

“I believe the time has come for a great crusade for national human dignity, a great crusade for love of neighbor, for social justice, for the restoration of values and the family.”

Let us continue to pray for Costa Rica’s leaders and encourage policies that honor faith, family, and freedom for all people.

Read the full report here