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Liverpool church encourages student debate

St Bride's Church, Liverpool, is inviting students to discuss some of the most significant and contentious issues affecting their generation.

'Exquisite' Russian icons up for sale

A collection of 60 Russian icons from the 16th–20th centuries is to go on auction in New York in April.

Nigeria: death toll rises in Boko Haram attacks

The number of fatalities resulting from attacks in Nigeria on 26 January has risen to at least 138. Islamist extremist group Boko Haram are responsible.

New course helps churches to worship

The'Lift Up Your Voice' course has been designed to help churches and worship leaders who are stuggling to engage their congregations in sung worship.

Methodist Church joins national credit union
Methodist Church joins national credit union

The Methodist Council has this week agreed to become a partner to the Churches' Mutual Credit Union (CMCU), joining the Anglican Church and the Church of Scotland

Britain must be world leader in ending slavery - Frank Field

MP Frank Field gave an address in partnership with Stop the Traffik last night in which he shared the current endeavours being undertaken to ensure that Britain creates a groundbreaking anti-slavery bill.

Pastor and son latest victims of Central African Republic violence
Pastor and son latest victims of Central African Republic violence

The violence continues in CAR, with a Baptist minister and his son killed by Seleka forces. The UN has since increased its protective measures in the country, including asset freezes, travel bans and the deployment of EU forces. Religious leaders are calling for peace and greater humanitarian aid.

Jesus Film hits cinemas again 35 years after its original release
Jesus Film hits cinemas again 35 years after its original release

The Jesus film has been re-mastered in HD and is set to be re-released in select theatres around the US this year.

Christian conversions in the midst of Syrian civil war
Christian conversions in the midst of Syrian civil war

Christian Aid Mission has released information about the "surprising openness" of Syrian Muslims to the Gospel, reporting that thousands of refugees are converting to Christianity.

Church of Scotland: We\'re not suggesting an end to religious observance in schools
Church of Scotland: We're not suggesting an end to religious observance in schools

Church of Scotland officials have branded claims that they are proposing an end to religious observance in schools as "misleading", asserting that they are merely supporting a change in terminology to reflect government guidelines already in effect.

Nigeria: Boko Haram suspected in attacks that leave at least 74 dead
Nigeria: Boko Haram suspected in attacks that leave at least 74 dead

Two attacks in north-eastern Nigeria on Sunday, including one on a Catholic church, have left at least 74 dead

Could the selfie redefine beauty?
Could the selfie redefine beauty?

Research says women can't face life without makeup, but Dove is encouraging us to redefine beauty through selfies and taking ownership of what is beautiful.

Mystery unveiled: the body in the tomb
Mystery unveiled: the body in the tomb

The body of the daughter of a traitor to King Edward II, has been found in a Herefordshire church

Bishop of Taunton\'s flood appeal
Bishop of Taunton's flood appeal

The Right Reverend Peter Maurice has written a letter to the bishops of the House of Lords in which he asks for their support in urging the government to take immediate action to help those affected by floods in Somerset.

Training days to equip the Church in community
Training days to equip the Church in community

A series of training days will be held across the UK to help prepare churches to respond to and engage with their communities ahead of a big calendar of events in 2014.

West should help Syrians to stay in Syria, says Church leader
West should help Syrians to stay in Syria, says Church leader

Patriarch Gregorios III has called for greater focus on humanitarian aid within Syria rather than refuge programmes in the West