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Church and music school answer top questions on wedding music and money

The Church of England has teamed up with the Royal School of Church Music to answer the most frequently asked questions when it comes to wedding music and money.

Evangelists cleared of 'illegal preaching' in Tanzania

A Tanzanian court has acquitted two evangelists of "illegal preaching", reports Compass Direct News.

Obama backs mosque near Ground Zero

Months into an emotionally-charged debate surrounding a planned mosque and community centre near the site of the 9/11 attacks, US President Barack Obama has declared his support for the Muslim project.

Turkey's Christians hold historic church service

Turkey allowed Christians to hold a rare service at a politically sensitive monastery for the first time since the modern-day country's creation nearly nine decades ago.

Christian group tells world to reject Burma’s ‘sham’ election

Christian Solidarity Worldwide says there is no hope that Burma’s upcoming election will be free or fair.

Heavy rain hampering World Vision response to deadly China mudslide

World Vision is battling against heavy rain to distribute emergency aid among survivors of a catastrophic landslide that hit China’s Gansu Province last Sunday.

Salvation before politics, says Assemblies of God leader

The message of salvation should come before any political message, contends Dr George O Wood.

Call for prayers for aid workers in Afghanistan

Release International is calling on Christians to pray for aid workers in Afghanistan following the murder of ten aid workers there last week.

Bible school's holiday club spans the generations

He was in the crèche when this holiday club first met. Thirty years later, he’s bringing his own son.

Blessing And Honour - the story behind Aaron Keyes' great new song

Christian singer/songwriter Aaron Keyes tells us a little more about his new song, 'Blessing and Honour'.

Black church leaders support call for tougher child protection measures

Child protection agency calls for ministers of religion to register with safeguarding authority after 'witch children' documentary.

Integrity music launches first ever Christian iTunes LP

Integrity Music launches the first ever Christian artist iTunes LP in support of multiple award-winning artist Israel Houghton and his critically acclaimed album, Love God. Love People.

Judge acquits young mother charged with blasphemy in Pakistan

A judge has cleared a young mother of blasphemy charges in a major victory for persecuted Christians in Pakistan.

Christians asked to support Bible translation work in Tanzania

This Bible Sunday will see churches across the UK find out more about vital Bible translation work taking place in Tanzania.

Over 23 million Christians in China, official survey shows

Christians in China now number just over 23 million, according to the results of the communist country’s first official faith survey.

Six million children at risk in flood-ravaged Pakistan

An estimated six million children are at risk of malnutrition, diarrhoea and pneumonia as unprecedented super-floods inundate Pakistan.