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Salvation Army reaching out after Tonga storm
Salvation Army reaching out after Tonga storm

The Salvation Army has been assisting communities in Tonga as the South Pacific nation recovers from one of the most powerful storms it has ever been hit by.

Resourcing new forms of church must be \'priority\', says Fresh Expressions leader
Resourcing new forms of church must be 'priority', says Fresh Expressions leader

The outgoing leader of the Fresh Expressions team says being fruitful in the lives of the people who make up the statistics is the most important thing

Early Christian burial site found in China

What was suspected as the oldest Christian burial site in China had its origins confirmed by experts this week.

Support for move to limit protests outside Westminster Abbey
Support for move to limit protests outside Westminster Abbey

The Bishop of Ripon and Leeds has supported an amendment to the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill that would restrict protests outside Westminster Abbey

Most Americans comfortable with \'significant abortion restrictions\'
Most Americans comfortable with 'significant abortion restrictions'

A recent poll shows that the vast majority of Americans are happy with far tighter legal restrictions on abortion than currently exist.

Charities could be losing billions in online donations
Charities could be losing billions in online donations

A major report from an international consulting firm says most charities could work much better at attracting online donations.

Christian Ecology Link campaigning against imported plants
Christian Ecology Link campaigning against imported plants

Christian Ecology Link is asking garden centres to sell British or sourced plants because of diseases carried by plant imports

Social media trends: how long can Facebook hold the top spot?
Social media trends: how long can Facebook hold the top spot?

A new report gives insight into global trends in social media

Maajid Nawaz asks for calm over Jesus and Prophet Mohammed cartoon tweet
Maajid Nawaz asks for calm over Jesus and Prophet Mohammed cartoon tweet

Parliamentary candidate Maajid Nawaz has received violent threats after posting a cartoon to Twitter featuring Jesus and the Prophet Mohammed.

Geneva II: Christians looking for concrete steps towards peace in Syria
Geneva II: Christians looking for concrete steps towards peace in Syria

The WEA, Christian Aid and Tearfund have urged delegates to find a peaceful solution to the Syrian conflict, with a particular emphasis on care for minority Christians and other religious groups, as well as over 2 million refugees who have been forced to flee the country.

Learning to \'dress\' our spirits
Learning to 'dress' our spirits

God's picked out a spiritual wardrobe for us - one that influences our attitudes and behaviour each day. Let's not forget to put it on!

EU abortionist agenda defeated for third time
EU abortionist agenda defeated for third time

Attempts by MEP Edite Estrela to introduce a pro-abortionist agenda into the European Parliament have failed for the third time.

Pakistani Christians in search of a new homeland
Pakistani Christians in search of a new homeland

After decades of false blasphemy accusations, murders, and attacks, some Christians in Pakistan are making the difficult decision to leave their country

New online course tackles binge eating
New online course tackles binge eating

An online course offering self help for binge eaters has been launched by the creator of a leading Christian weight loss website.

Green pastures for the homeless
Green pastures for the homeless

Pastor Pete Cunningham on the Church's social responsibility to look after the last, the least and the lost.

Christian bakers violated gay couple\'s rights, say Oregon officials
Christian bakers violated gay couple's rights, say Oregon officials

Christian Bakers Aaron and Melissa Klein's legal journey continues as the Oregon Bureau of Labour and Industries delivers its ruling against them.