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People who attend religious service are more positive - study

Those who attend church, synagogue or any other religious service regularly are more likely to have a positive outlook on life and a lower risk of having depression, a new study has found.

Britain honours war dead on Remembrance Sunday

The Queen is to lay a wreath during a memorial service at the Cenotapth today as Britain marks Remembrance Sunday.

Archbishops question need for elected House of Lords

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have challenged the case for the introduction of a wholly or partially elected House of Lords.

Sharing life in church and Facebook

In an age dominated by technology, having church online seems like the natural progression of things. Liberty University recently threw its hat into the virtual ring with a church service held via Facebook.

Hymns, sacred songs, and the cycle of grace

Leigh Nash is rediscovering the sacred songs that stirred her imagination in her youth

Bishop: Christians must be ‘brave’ in face of opposition

With Christianity being challenged around the world, Christians must be “brave” in living out their faith, says the Catholic Bishop of Argyll and the Isles.

Art and remembrance at St Paul's Cathedral

More than 5,000 poppies have been scattered under the dome of St Paul's Cathedral in an art installation for Remembrance Day.

Methodist youth take to Twitter for Remembrance services

Young Methodists are harnessing social networking site Twitter to hold two services of Remembrance on Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday.

Apartment block disciples

The Crazy Love author hopes unconditional acts of love will lead to new followers and new church plants on housing estates in San Francisco

New challenge to get Bible off the shelves and into hands

Biblefresh has launched a brand new challenge to help Christians share Bible verses with their friends, neighbours and colleagues.

Christians still feel marginalised - report

A new report out from Premier Christian Media warns of a “strong bias” against Christians in British public life.

Christians challenge widening gap between rich and poor

A new resource pack has been published by Christian poverty action groups to help churches address poverty in the UK.

Most Christians opposed to plans to legalise same-sex marriage

A new poll has found strong opposition among Christians to the legalisation of same-sex marriage.

Call for action after deadly attacks on Nigerian Christians
Call for action after deadly attacks on Nigerian Christians

Authorities in Nigeria have been accused of failing to protect the people following deadly violence at the weekend.

Christian guesthouse owners appeal ruling on gay policy

Christian guesthouse owners are appealing against a court's ruling that their policy on double rooms discriminates against homosexuals.