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David Wilkerson's wife passes away

Gwen Wilkerson, the wife of David Wilkerson, has died at the age of 81

Samaritan's Purse launches appeal on South Sudan's first anniversary

Samaritan's Purse UK has launched an urgent appeal for South Sudan on its first anniversary today.

Church schools 'under attack', says bishop

Church schools must develop their distinctiveness in an “age of creeping scepticism about religion", the Bishop of Oxford has said.

Brad Pitt's mum opposes Obama on abortion and gay marriage

Although Hollywood icon Brad Pitt may be a die-hard supporter of President Obama, the same cannot be said for his mother who in a letter to the Springfield News-Leader, said Christians should pray before casting their vote for president.

Attacks on Christian villages kill dozens in Nigeria

At least 58 people, including two lawmakers, were killed after suspected Muslim herdsmen attacked Christian villages near the city of Jos in central Nigeria over the weekend.

The Best Of Lou Fellingham Live

From one of the UK church’s strongest voices comes a unique double CD that celebrates a remarkable couple of decades.

'Unique', an album and a vision from Nick and Becky Drake

Across thirteen tracks, Unique lays out a new set of blueprints for the ways in which the church might unite - young and old - in worship

Church of England postpones vote on women bishops

The Church of England General Synod has voted to postpone final approval on legislation to allow women bishops.

Church speaks up for public faith

The Church of England’s parliamentary body last night passed a motion reaffirming the call on Christians to manifest their faith in public as well in private.

Words for Worship

With many people no longer growing up in the church, it can no longer be assumed that newcomers will know the Lord’s Prayer or how to respond when a celebrant says “The Lord be with you”.

Bishop fears austerity will lead to more unrest

The Bishop of Bath and Wells has said that the Church of England must be ready to respond in case of more social unrest

Iranian pastor loses appeal against six-year prison sentence

The six-year prison sentence of Pastor Farshid Fathi, who has been incarcerated more than a year in Tehran's notorious Evin Prison, was upheld at his appeal hearing last week.

Edinburgh Council drops prayers from meetings

Prayers are to be replaced by a ‘Pause for Reflection’ at Edinburgh City Council meetings.

Pakistan: mob burns man alive for desecrating Koran

In another shocking case of extra judicial killing in Pakistan, a man accused of blasphemy was killed by a mob outside a police station.

Anglican clergy banned from racist parties

The Church of England has given its final approval to draft legislation banning clergy and church staff from membership in racist organisations.

Church hears vision for global mission

The Church of England General Synod today received a report setting out a new vision for mission in a diverse world.