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What is CREC and how does it shape Pete Hegseth’s religious rhetoric?

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s conservative evangelical religious beliefs drew attention even before his confirmation hearings in January 2025. He is a member of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches – CREC – whose beliefs have been influenced by a 20th-century movement called Christian Reconstructionism.

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‘It’s like a giant book club’: how schools are getting children excited about reading again

In the National Year of Reading, teachers say a culture of enthusiasm, from dress-up days, story time and book clubs, can reverse a national decline

The Guardian - UK

Man admits leaving animal carcasses outside churches in English forest

Benjamin Lewis pleads guilty to harassing Christians by dumping dead deer and lambs in New Forest

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Christopher Mullan obituary

Other lives: Architect who worked on developments to the Fuller’s brewery in west London and Christ Church, Cheltenham

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth belongs to an archconservative church network. Here's what to know

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has expressed pride in being part of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, a conservative Christian network

The Independent UK

Hegseth attended service at church of ‘Christian nationalist’ pastor who doesn’t think women should vote and wants US to be theocracy

Doug Wilson has faced criticism for right-wing views on feminism, slavery, and gay marriage

The Independent UK

Update on Potential Condemnation of New Jersey Church to Build a Park and Pickleball Courts

After a public outcry, the scheduled vote on the plan to use eminent domain has been postponed indefinitely. If the Town of Toms River does try to condemn the church, there is likely to be a major legal battle.

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Three south London schools saved from closure by government watchdog

The decisions have cast doubts over the future of other Lambeth schools as the borough continues to be hit by plummeting birth rates

Evening Standard

Former Metropolitan Police commissioner Ian Blair dies aged 72

Lord Ian Blair ran the force from 2005 to 2008, including the period of the July 7 bombings

The Independent UK

Former Metropolitan Police commissioner Lord Blair dies aged 72

Lord Blair of Boughton ran the capital’s police force from 2005 until 2008.

Evening Standard

What is CREC? The Christian nationalist group has a vision for America − and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s support

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s affiliation with the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches – commonly called the CREC – drew attention even before his confirmation hearings in January 2025. More recently, media reports highlighted a Pentagon prayer led by Hegseth and his pastor, Brooks Potteiger, in which they praised President Donald…

The Conversation

Lewis Carroll collection given to his Oxford college in surprise US donation

Exclusive: Christ Church college taken aback to receive hundreds of the author’s letters, photos and rare items

The Guardian - UK

Two historic Philadelphia churches offer lessons for an America divided today and in its infancy

Christ Church is so symbolic to the birth of America that it's called the Nation's Church

The Independent UK

Takeaways from AP's report on the past and present of two historic Philadelphia churches

The two historic churches are less than a mile apart in Philadelphia

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In brief: History in the House; Rabbits; Summer in Baden-Baden – review

A study of Christ Church, Oxford, brings its characters to life, Hugo Rifkind skewers posh-boy mores in his new novel, and an underappreciated Soviet author returns to the spotlight

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TV Tech’s coverage of new products, services and deployments from May 20 to 24

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How a CrewCom Wireless System Enables Seamless Communication at Christ Church

Christ Church entrusts Pliant Technologies intercoms for seamless communication at West Monroe location.

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Christ Church Deploys Pliant Technologies Intercoms at West Monroe Location

The CrewCom Wireless Intercom System is being used at the church’s largest campus

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Oxford student productions of Shakespeare have a very long history of engaging professionals

Letter: And Ben Jonson was invited for a stint at Christ Church, Oxford, in the late 1610s, writes Daniel Blank

The Guardian - UK

Tory peer pays damages after alleging University Challenge mascot was antisemitic

Jacqueline Foster apologises to Melika Gorgianeh after claiming octopus was chosen as hate symbol

Al Jazeera

UK: Muslim student accused of anti-Semitism wins case against politician

Jacqueline Foster, a Conservative member of the House of Lords, forced to pay damages and apologise to Melika Gorgianeh.

WEKU

An Afghan teen makes it to the U.S., but his family is left behind in Kabul

As Kabul fell to the Taliban in 2021, a teenager got separated from his family at the airport and wound up on a plane without them. He's been living on his own in the U.S.

Liverpool Echo

Tributes to Toy Story loving boy who will be 'forever six in infinity and beyond'

"Fly high Zack, to infinity and beyond. Forever six. Thoughts are with your family and loves ones."

The Guardian - UK

‘Everyone’s welcome’: community unites at Coronation Big Lunch in Leeds

‘Pay as you feel’ celebration in Armley, one of city’s most deprived wards, is one of more than 67,000 across bank holiday weekend

Manchester Evening News

Community pantry set up in lockdown now helps 80 Ramsbottom families each week

Temporary structures installed at Christ Chruch in the town are set to become permanent

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