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Wesley: preacher and medicine man
A live puppy held over the stomach to treat colic? How about a dried toad crushed into small pills for asthma? Or perhaps orange rind rolled up and inserted into the nostrils to cure a cold in the head?
Panel debate to explore science and faith
A panel of scientists is to explore the relationship between science and faith at the National Museum of Scotland next month.
CSW welcomes first conviction in Orissa murders
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has welcomed the first conviction in the case against perpetrators of the communal violence against Christians in India's Orissa state in 2008.
Faith communities get behind organ donation
Faith leaders came together for the first time earlier in the month to express their support for organ donation.
Brave new church
How can old and new forms of church complement, rather than challenge, each other?
E-petition challenges VAT on alterations to listed church buildings
The Church of England is asking parishioners to show their support as it seeks to end VAT on alterations to its listed churches.
Dissidents released after Pope's Cuba visit
Christian Solidarity Worldwide reports that "hundreds" of Cuban dissidents were released following Pope Benedict XVI's departure from the communist country.
Methodist Youth President wins British Youth Council Award
The British Youth Council has given its Make a Difference Award to the Methodist Church's Youth President.
Sustainability is about people as well as land - bishop
The Bishop of Hereford has welcomed the changes to planning announced by the Government this week.
Bishop of Durham becomes patron of poverty group
The Bishop of Durham has been appointed as the Patron of the North East Call to Action on Global Poverty and Climate Change (NE-CAP).
Art and music tell Easter story in Colwyn Bay
Film, contemporary jazz, art, music and candlelight will combine over the coming week to tell the Easter story at a major exhibition in Colwyn Bay.
Covenant fails to gain support of Church of England dioceses
The Church of England has voted down a "unity covenant" that was intended to help keep together the Anglican Communion, which is experiencing fierce divisions over theological differences among its member churches.
Christian doctor fighting dismissal over prayer email
A Christian doctor was purportedly fired after emailing a prayer to his colleagues at Walsall Manor Hospital in western England, according to the Derby Telegraph.
New single from Ben Cantelon
Ben Cantelon has just released a second single from his forthcoming album.
Epic race from Edinburgh to London for climate justice
Two endurance athletes have finished a race for climate justice that would have impressed athletes competing in this year's Olympics.
UCB raises awareness of global housing shortage
United Christian Broadcasters (UCB) has teamed up with Habitat for Humanity to help build homes with poor communities around the world.