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Steve Chalke's Oasis Trust removed from the Evangelical Alliance

The Evangelical Alliance has terminated the membership of the Oasis Trust following controversy surrounding their founder Steve Chalke's views on human sexuality

Vicar to cycle 200 miles for flooding victims

A Darlington vicar will be cycling 200 miles next week to raise money for victims of the flooding across the UK this winter.

Is Christian growth keeping pace with Islam?

New research suggests the Islamic population growth is increasing while Christianity is stagnating

Hope and remembrance: Poppies planted to commemorate World War I centenary

Churches and pupils at church schools across the school are today planting poppy seeds in memory of those who fought and died in the First World War. Â

Church attitude to gay marriage is 'driving people away' says dean of York

Rev Vivienne Faull, Dean of York, says offering a blessing for gay couples is "not theologically a problem", and has urged the Church of England to revise its position on the matter.

Church of England's plans to double numbers of senior ethnic minority clergy welcomed

The Church of England wants to see double the number of ethnic minority clergy holding senior positions within a decade

Pope canonisations: Popes John Paul II and John XXIII declared new saints

The skies were grey but that did not dampen the spirits of the thousands of people who crowded into St Peter's Square to witness Pope Francis declare Popes John Paul II and John XXIII as new saints.

Celebrating 10 years of Messy Church

Messy Church has this week celebrated its tenth anniversary in the very church where it first began in 2004.

Pope Canonization live streaming coverage [Start time]: Watch online Pope John Paul II, Pope John XXIII become saints today [3D viewing locations]

wo miracles are credited in Pope John Paul II's name. A French nun was cured of Parkinson's disease, and a woman from Costa Rica was cured of a brain aneurysm.

How do you become a saint?

As John XXIII and John Paul II acquire their sainthood this weekend, Christian Today examines just how one becomes a saint

On two wheels and a prayer - trainee priests on cycle pilgrimage around Welsh Cathedrals

Tom Bates and Rhun ap Robert are cycling 450 miles to visit Wales' great cathedrals and raise money for St Michael's College and cancer charity Tenovus

David Cameron is right, Britain is a Christian country, says Archbishop of Canterbury

The historical facts may make for uncomfortable reading but they speak for themselves, says Justin Welby

Vicky Beeching: Yes to a theological debate on LGBT theology, no to argumentative tribalism

British theologian Vicky Beeching has opened up dialogue about same-sex marriage and homosexuality within the Church on her online blog.

John XXIII and John Paul II canonisations to be broadcast live in cinemas 3D

Sky has picked up the rights to screen the double canonisation of John XXIII and John Paul II in St Peter's Square in Rome on Sunday 27 April.

Sowing seeds in Pembroke

Local churches in Pembroke came together to share the meaning of Easter with the town in a mini Passion Play last Friday.

Dawn baptisms at Durham Cathedral

Five newcomers to the faith were baptised at the crack of dawn on Easter Day at Durham Cathedral.