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White greeters only [VIDEO]: African-American pastor Makeda Pennycooke's request for 'only white people' to greet worshippers sparks backlash
An African-American church pastor from North Carolina has been criticised for requesting "only white people" to work as greeters at Freedom House, the church she leads.
Make your family tree at Leominster Priory
One of the biggest churches in Herefordshire, Leominster Priory, is participating in the first Festival of Churches.
Scottish Secular Society presses for change to law on religious observance in schools
The Free Church of Scotland has vowed to resist "secular tyranny" after the Scottish Secular Society launched a new campaign to change the law on religious observance in schools.
New era of learning for Methodist Church
The Methodist Church has formally changed its learning structure to offer more training from locally placed staff across 11 regions.
Five Christians killed in roadside ambush near Jos
Pastor says Nigeria armed ethnic Fulani herdsmen joined forces with Islamic extremist mercenaries
Cameroon: Government continues crackdown on Pentecostal movement
The government of Cameroon has ordered the closure of dozens of churches in an attempt to put an end to what it considers to be anarchy among some Christian organisations.
Rebuilding livelihoods in flood-hit Philippines a 'top priority' for Christian Aid
Christian Aid says thousands in the Philippines have lost their livelihoods after floods washed away £7 million-worth of crops.
Choral festival comes to Leeds
Members of church choirs from across the North of England will converge on Leeds Town Hall later this month for a choral festival.
Out to Disrupt
Alan Hodgkinson is cycling from Land's End to John o'Groats in aid of impoverished Vietnamese children
Charities voice concerns about welfare changes
Leading Catholic charities have voiced their concerns about rising domestic poverty levels and pressure on public expenditure following the recent changes to the benefit system.
40 Pakistani Christian families face hunger after Gojra elopement dispute
Christian minority targeted after Muslim girl elopes with Christian man
Bishop of Wakefield's Lent Appeal raises over £5,000 for charity
Over £5,000 has been given to the Bishop of Wakefield's chosen charities after his recent Lent Appeal.
500th anniversary of birth of George Wishart marked
Over a hundred people gathered in St Andrews on Friday to mark the quincentenary of the birth of George Wishart.Â
North India church destroyed by 1,000-strong mob
Shouting religious slogans, a mob estimated at 1,000 people has destroyed a Christian church under construction in northern India, according to a report received from church leaders in the region. The attack occurred on Sunday, Aug. 25.
North Korea cancels US envoy's visit to seek Kenneth Bae's release
North Korea has revoked an invitation for a US envoy to travel to Pyongyang to seek the release of an American man, the US state department says.
The commonplace book of the Reverend Alexander Lamiliere
The RCB Library's 'Archive of the Month' for September will feature the commonplace book of the Reverend Alexander Lamiliere.