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Top fashion tips … from a pastor?!

When it comes to the style stakes, the church is known for ‘socks and sandals’ more than it is for slick cuts and on trend accessories.

Praise lights up Leicester

The 25th anniversary of the annual "Christian Praise!" was held in the heart of the UK earlier in the month.

Appeal for Christians in Mali

Christians in the UK are being urged to pray and give as the church in Mali faces being eradicated.

New plaques commemorate Hudson Taylor

Two heritage plaques have been placed at the site of James Hudson Taylor’s birthplace in Barnsley.

Dawkins supports King James Bible in schools

Atheist Richard Dawkins says he supports the Department for Education's drive to make sure every public school in the nation has a copy of the King James Bible.

Church of England approves legislation on women bishops

The Church of England's House of Bishops has cleared one of the final hurdles to women bishops and approved legislation to enable them to be consecrated.

Mark Hall to auction Avengers desk

Casting Crown's Mark Hall is putting his Avengers-themed desk up for auction.

Church office reportedly closed down in Sudan

The offices of the Sudan Council of Churches and Sudan Aid have reportedly been shut down by authorities

Thousands pray for unity in Indonesia

Friday concluded five days of prayer and discussion for more than 9,000 evangelical church leaders from over 60 countries who assembled in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, for the World Prayer Assembly (WPA), a grand evangelical event that kicked off Monday after four years of preparations.

Baptist denominations move towards merger

There are plans to merge Wales’ two Baptist denominations.

Special Grace for Diamond Jubilee lunches

Churches are being encouraged to take the lead in their communities so that Big Jubilee Lunches start with a specially written Grace.

'Sand, sea and spirit'

A new initiative is encouraging people to consider a visit to one of the most important places in British Christian history, Lindisfarne.

Falklands memorial unveiled at National Arboretum

A memorial commemorating the servicemen and women who died in the Falklands War has been unveiled at the National Arboretum in Staffordshire.

Nominations open for Inspire awards

Nominations are now being accepted for this year's Inspire awards.

Church cream teas celebrate start of Olympic torch relay

Thousands of free cream teas were served by churches across Cornwall on Saturday to mark the start of the Olympic torch relay.

London’s Christians hear call to be ‘city changers’

London’s Earls Court was packed with thousands of Christians on Friday for a night of worship and prayer for the nation.