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Third Day’s Mac Powell to release solo album

Third Day’s Mac Powell has announced plans to release his first solo album.

Salvationists reaffirm commitment to combatting social injustice

The Salvation Army is marking a hundred years since its founding father’s rallying cry to fight social injustice.

Thousands of New Testaments to be handed out for Diamond Jubilee

One in every 100 UK citizens to get a Diamond Jubilee gift from UK churches

Sewing helps lift women out of poverty in India

She's only 17, but Anshi already feels a crushing economic burden. "My father's monthly income is not sufficient to run the family," she recently shared.

Christians pray ahead of London Olympics

Christians gather next to the site of the London Olympics to pray that God's will will be done during the Games

Partnership to reduce cost of money transfers for churches

The World Evangelical Alliance had partnered with Givingwire.com to reduce the cost of international wire transfers for its members.

Condemnation over repatriation of North Korean refugees

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has welcomed a resolution from the European Parliament this week condemning the repatriation of North Korean refugees by the Chinese authorities.

Better communication would help global church, says Archbishop

The Archbishop of the Philippines has spoken of his desire to see greater information sharing between Anglican Churches around the world.

Book of Common Prayer still holds appeal

The Book of Common Prayer, a work considered by many to be as influential as the King James Bible and the plays of William Shakespeare, turned 350 this month.

Shakespeare and Olympics inspire cathedral's floral festival

Mig Kimpton has just been awarded a Silver-Gilt at the Chelsea Flower Show for his floral Olympic torch and he has something just as beautiful in store for Southwark Cathedral's floral festival this August.

Saving sight in India

Siloam Christian Ministries is working to detect glaucoma and prevent blindness in India

New Bible study from Case Crayenord

In the lead up to his album release Running Into Love on 4 June, Case Crayenord, the international worship leader, has created a Bible study for all to use whether at home, church or in small groups.

Next George Lucas film provides outreach opportunities for church

George Lucas's next cinema release tells the true story of America's first African-American squadron of fighter pilots during World War II.

Second venue pulls out of marriage conference

A conference convened to debate the institution of marriage almost had to be cancelled after a second venue pulled out at the eleventh hour.

Christian counsellor struck off over ‘gay cure’ case

A Christian counsellor has been struck off from her professional body after an undercover journalist posed as a Christian wanting help with unwanted same-sex attractions.

Egypt: Copts imprisoned over unrest

A local court in Egypt has reportedly sentenced 12 Coptic Christians to life and acquitted eight Muslims involved in clashes last year that left two people dead.