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Survey finds strong support for women leadership in church
A survey has found strong support among evangelicals for women having leadership roles in church.
HCJB Global sells Equador hospital to launch new mobile clinic ministry
HCJB Global is using money from the sale of a hospital in Quito, Ecuador, to launch a new worldwide mobile clinic ministry.
Churches network receives Big Society Award
The Cinnamon Network has won a Big Society Award from the Prime Minister for its work helping local communities.
Korean peninsula needs new framework for peace, says former unification minister
South Korea's former unification minister Dr Lee Jae-joung has told Christians that a new framework for negotiating peace and unification on the Korean peninsula is the "need of the hour".
Disappointment after MPs reject decarbonisation target
Christian Aid says it is deeply disappointed after MPs voted down proposals to set a decarbonisation target in the Energy Bill.
Increase in sexually transmitted infections in 2012
Last year saw a five per cent increase in new diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections.
David Walker announced as next Bishop of Manchester
The current Bishop of Dudley, the Right Reverend David Walker, is to become the next Bishop of Manchester.
Christians and Jews most likely to feel English
Researchers at the University of Manchester say Christians are the least likely among religious groups to identify themselves as British but the most likely to identify themselves as English.
Campaigners still optimistic despite Lords vote on gay marriage
The Coalition for Marriage has said it will continue campaigning to save traditional marriage despite the House of Lords backing the Government's plans to introduce gay marriage.
Archbishop of Canterbury praises Queen for 60 years of 'utter self-sacrifice'
The Archbishop of Canterbury has thanked the Queen for her commitment during the six decades of her reign.
Call to pray and fast for traditional marriage
The Convener of the National Day of Prayer and Worship is asking Christians to pray and fast as the House of Lords debates legalising gay marriage.
Call to China to respect human rights on Tiananmen anniversary
Christian Solidarity Worldwide says it is deeply concerned about the Chinese government's treatment of human rights defenders.
Campaigners praying outside Parliament during gay marriage debate
Christians are praying outside Parliament as the House of Lords debates plans to legalise gay marriage.
60th anniversary of Queen's coronation celebrated with service at Westminster Abbey
The Queen will attend a service at Westminster Abbey today to celebrate the 60th anniversary of her coronation.
MPs called to back decarbonisation target
MPs debating the Energy Bill are being urged to support power sector decarbonisation
Archbishop of Canterbury says he cannot support gay marriage bill
The Archbishop of Canterbury has spoken of his regret over the way homosexuals were treated by the Church in the past but has clarified in the House of Lords his continued opposition to legalising gay marriage.