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Christians join free speech protest

Secularists, Christians and a gay rights campaigner have struck up an unlikely alliance in support of free speech.

Tearfund assists Haiti after Isaac

Tearfund is working with local partners in Haiti to help people affected by tropical storm Isaac.

Paralympics wrap-up: Opening Ceremony

The Paralympics kicked off in London on Wednesday night with a breathtaking opening ceremony that combined art and science with raw humanity, including a yearning plea for all people to be treated equally.

Francis Chan encourages Christians to reach out to others

Francis Chan, founder and chancellor of Eternity Bible College in California, is preparing with co-author Mark Beuving to release a new book titled Multiply, which seeks to inspire followers of Christ to encourage others to become disciples.

Teacher sets challenge to dance across Britain for charity

He's an ordinary teacher but Ben Hammond has set himself the extraordinary challenge of dancing every step of the way from John O'Groats in the north of Scotland to Land's End at England's most southern tip.

British MPs urged to intervene in Rimsha Masih case

The British Pakistani Christian Association has appealed to British MPs to intervene in the case of a Pakistani girl accused of blasphemy

Thousands brave rain for 39th Greenbelt Festival

This weekend the arts, faith and justice Greenbelt Festival celebrated its 39th anniversary on the at the Cheltenham race course. Despite the pouring rain, around 20,000 people from all over the world and across every age group made their way to the festival to engage in talks, art workshops, worship sessions and literary readings.

Bruce Forsyth rejects 'abrasive' TV humour

TV legend Sir Bruce Forsyth has spoken of his enjoyment in entertaining the nation's families after more than 70 years in television.

Historic Durham church celebrates 900th anniversary

A Durham church that can trace its spiritual history back to before even the city's great cathedral is celebrating its 900th anniversary next month.

Nichole Nordeman releases book, Love Story

Christian singer Nichole Nordeman has put her writing skills to a different use with her new book Love Story: The hand that holds us from the garden to the gates.

TobyMac releases 'Eye on It'

TobyMac has released his latest project, Eye On It

Salvation Army ready to respond to Hurricane Isaac

The Salvation Army has mobilised staff and resources to serve people impacted by Hurricane Isaac.

Archbishop sees challenges of communities without sanitation

The Archbishop of York has spoken of the challenges facing Ugandan communities suffering from a lack of sanitation and limited access to clean water.

Christian Men's Network celebrates 35 years

Members and supporters of the Christian Men's Network (CMN) got together at the weekend to celebrate 35 years of ministry to men.

3-2-1 Penguins first season coming to DVD

The makers of VeggieTales are set to release the first season of their television series 3-2-1 Penguins on DVD.

Slain missionary's daughter inspires new generation

It has been 56 years since Valerie Elliot Shepard's father died trying to share the gospel with a tribe of Ecuadorian Indians.