News
Scottish secularists should start their own schools, says church minister
A Scottish church leader has challenged atheists and secularists angry over discussions on intelligent design in the classroom to start their own schools.
Rhondda vicar rekindles valley's musical heritage
A celebration concert is taking place this year to mark 15 fruitful years since the founding of a vicar's community music project.
Faith groups raise lobbying Bill concerns with PM
Faith groups have warned that their ability to express their beliefs freely in the political arena may be compromised by the lobbying Bill.
Bishop: We can all help make our local credit unions stronger
The Bishop of Ludlow is encouraging people to support their local credit unions.
UK Government criticised over three-parent embryo plans
Members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, which is in plenary session this week in Strasbourg, have adopted a Written Declaration severely criticising the UK Government proposal to allow scientists to genetically engineer human embryos which would have three genetic parents.
MP commends Salvation Army for successful work programme
A Salvation Army church initiative set up to help people from Cradley Heath find work has welcomed James Morris MP through its doors to see how it is helping people in the community.
Anglicans and Copts unite in prayer for Egypt, Syria and the Middle East
People caught up in conflict and unrest in Egypt, Syria and the wider Middle East are being remembered in prayer today by Anglicans and Copts.
India: Violence against Christians on the rise in Karnataka
Incidents of violence against Christians in India's Karnataka state have spiked since June, including hospitalisation of a school helper this month after Hindu extremists beat her and marched her through the streets.
Call to protect migrants after Lampedusa sinking
The EU and Italy must take urgent action to prevent more migrants dying at sea after the tragic sinking off the Italian island of Lampedusa this week.
'Aftershow': the new album from LZ7
Christian rap band LZ7 will be releasing their latest album 'Aftershow' on October 6.
Church leader urges Pakistan to protect people from terrorism
The head of the World Council of Churches has written to the prime minister of Pakistan urging him to take steps to prevent further terrorist attacks.
Challenge to Australia to take action on tax evasion
Tearfund is looking to Australia to take action on tax evasion as the next country to chair the G20.
New Black and Multicultural Churches Directory launched
Churches Together in England has launched a Black and Multicultural Churches Directory.
Chartist hymns recorded for first time
A rebel hymn book from the 1800s has been turned into a CD by veteran protest singer Garth Hewitt.
Heathrow Airport worker challenges 'anti-Islam' dismissal
A Christian woman who was dismissed from her work at a Heathrow Airport beauty counter over claims she was "anti-Islam" is taking her case to an employment appeal tribunal today.
Promised legal reforms disappoint Turkey's religious minorities
Latest reforms positive but inadequate, say minority groups