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Lulu thanks God for her time in the spotlight

Lulu has spoken of her gratitude to God for her illustrious career, which has spanned nearly half a century.

Songs of Praise celebrates church schools pioneer, Joshua Watson

BBC’s Songs of Praise goes back to the classroom this Sunday with a look at the history of music in collective worship with a special focus on church schools.

Intercultural mission in Europe

Operation Mobilisation's Frank Hinkelmann explains why he's excited about inter-cultural mission in an increasingly secular Europe

MP fears Blake’s Jerusalem will only be sung ‘at gay weddings’

Gay Labour MP says the beloved hymn, Jerusalem, is in danger of being "reserved for homosexuals"

Iranian court acquits 11 Christians

Christians in Iran have walked free from court after a judge cleared them of crimes against the order of the country.

Chris Tomlin music video tops iTunes chart

Muslim Brotherhood appoints Christian vice president

The Muslim Brotherhood has appointed a Christian vice president for its new political party ahead of Egypt’s parliamentary elections in September.

Female priest misses out on bishop role

The Scottish Episcopal Church has elected the Venerable Dr Nigel Peyton as the new Bishop of Brechin.

Church loses bid to turn ‘Hitchcock’ cinema into place of worship

An east London church has been refused permission to convert a cinema frequented by Alfred Hitchcock into a place of worship.

Church welcomes Queen's historic Ireland visit

The Queen received a standing ovation last night after delivering a personal and heartfelt address in which she extended her “deep sympathy” to victims of the troubled relationship between Britain and Ireland.

New fun and funky magazine for Christian women

Liberti is aimed at young women in their teens to mid-forties

MPs concerned over future of religious education

MPs have warned of the decline of religious education if Education Secretary Michael Gove goes ahead with his decision to leave it out of the English baccalaureate.

Call to churches to pray for toddler groups

Churches are being invited to take part in the first ever day of prayer for toddler groups this June.

Schwarzenegger’s infidelity doesn’t have to be the end – Christian counsellors

Being a fan of Jesus and being a follower

It's easy to confuse the two, says Pastor Kyle Idleman

Brad Pitt recalls ‘stifling’ religious upbringing

Growing up in a religious family was “very stifling”, says Brad Pitt.