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Church in Nigeria ‘being eliminated’

The Church of England’s ruling body called this week on the Government to “do all it can” to support the protection of religious minorities in Nigeria.

Live worship from PASSION

Chris Tomlin, David Crowder* Band, Charlie Hall, Matt Redman, Christy Nockels and Kristian Stanfill lend their vocals to songs like "Jesus, My All in All" and "Lay Me Down", "Yahweh" and "10,000 Reasons".

Church of England nears consensus on women bishops

The Church of England’s governing body took the middle ground on women bishops today as it approved draft legislation seeking to safeguard the equal status of women in the episcopate whilst ensuring provision for opponents.

Joel Osteen: ‘My goal is to make God good’

He’s known for his positive preaching and Colgate smile, but Joel Osteen has also taken a lot of flak.

Death for Iraq church attackers

The three men connected with the 2010 Our Lady of Salvation church attack in central Baghdad, Iraq, which killed 52 people, have had their death sentences confirmed.

Loving God, rejecting food

Christians know they are made in the image of God and that food is a gift. So why would some choose to starve themselves?

Marriage ‘matters to God’

Around 1,000 Christians gathered in Westminster last night to celebrate marriage and reaffirm their support for couples considering a lifelong commitment to one another.

Police investigating racist emails to Archbishop of York

The Archbishop of York has reportedly received racist emails in response to his comments over gay marriage.

Church of England’s legislation on women bishops ‘needs more work’

The Church of England’s governing body has heard that more work needs to be done on draft legislation to allow women bishops.

Service commemorates bicentenary of Charles Dickens's birth

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall led the celebrations today to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens.

Church of England to discuss legislation on women bishops

The Church of England’s governing body is meeting this week to discuss draft legislation on women bishops.

Mission trip inspires Charles Billingsley's music and social action

He’s been in music ministry for the last 20 years but with seven years since his last solo project, Charles Billingsley felt that now was the right time to make an album that would speak to this generation.

Churches get set for Olympics outreach

The umbrella organisation pulling together evangelistic efforts for the London 2012 Olympics has just embarked on its last church training tour before the big event begins in just a few months.

Call to Church of England to defend traditional marriage

The head of Christian Concern has called upon the Church of England's governing body to defend traditional marriage.

Anglicans and Orthodox Churches formalise ecumenical relationship

The Church of England and Oriental Orthodox Churches have formalised their ecumenical relationship.

Marriage between a Christian and non-Christian 'won't work'

Christians should not marry nonbelievers. It just won't work, says Kathy Keller, wife of author and pastor Tim Keller.