Anne Thomas

Church celebrates 10-year rise in GCSE Religious Education entrants

One week after the Church of England announced an increase in entrants to A-level Religious Education, the Church is again celebrating as even more students opt for GCSE-level RE.

Church moderator celebrates 'groundbreaking' eco-friendly church

The Moderator of the General Assembly, the Rt Rev David Lunan, led a special service on Wednesday night to dedicate a groundbreaking eco-friendly church at Bridge of Allan in Scotland.

Nottinghamshire YMCA helping locals stop smoking

Nottinghamshire YMCA is doing its bit to help locals give up smoking by teaming up with the city's free NHS stop smoking service New Leaf.

Revival evangelist Todd Bentley separates from wife

The evangelist at the centre of contentious revival meetings in Lakeland, Florida, has filed for separation from his wife.

Pakistan's Christians face uncertain future after Musharraf resignation

The resignation this week of Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf has left the minority Christian community there not quite sure what to expect.

Philippines: Christians equip military nurses to heal body and spirit

Military nurses in the Philippines have been dispatched to military hospitals across the country to bring physical and spiritual healing to wounded soldiers.

Katy Perry's evangelical parents hit out at daughter's 'disgusting' song

The evangelical Christian parents of US chart topper Katy Perry have lashed out at the lyrics of their daughter's No 1 hit single 'I Kissed A Girl'.

Christian Aid to mix entertainment and climate change at Greenbelt

Christian Aid will entertain the crowds at this year's Greenbelt festival with a diverse programme that promises plenty of fun whilst challenging festival-goers on the issue of climate change.

Greater than gold: Witnessing Christ in Beijing

Just as the Apostle Paul says everything is rubbish in comparison to knowing Christ, Christians are in Beijing for the Olympics to tell the world that Christ is more valuable than any gold medal.

Joel Osteen's wife cleared of assault charges, thanks God

Jurors reject claims that by a Continental Airlines flight attendant that she was thrown against a bathroom door by the wife of televangelist Victoria Osteen.

CofE: Rise in religious studies A-levels reveals importance of faith

The growth in the number of students taking A-level religious studies bucks the notion of a wholly secular society, says the Church of England

Climate-concerned clergy cycle to Downing Street

Clergy from the Diocese of Oxford recently cycled to Downing Street to deliver a petition with 10,000 signatures in support of more government action on climate change.

World Vision calls for ceasefire in Georgia conflict

World Vision is calling for an immediate ceasefire as fierce fighting continues between Georgia and Russia over the separatist region of South Ossetia.

CSW wants UN to intervene in Burma crisis

Christian Solidarity Worldwide is calling for "urgent, specific and meaningful action" from the UN to address Burma's ongoing political and humanitarian crisis.

Thousands of new radios let India's believers hear Gospel message

International Gospel radio network Trans World Radio has doubled the goal it set earlier this year to distribute 2,000 radios to support believers in India.

TV series sets hells angel, lesbian and playboy Bible challenge

A hells angel, a lesbian and a playboy are just some of the non-Christians to go through Bible studies and mentoring as part of a new Channel Four documentary this month.