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The days of suppressing Christians ‘are over’, vows Pickles

Eric Pickles has spoken of the crucial role that faith communities have to play in the Government’s vision of a ‘Big Society’.

BBC defends Eastenders’ controversial Christian plot

The BBC has been forced to deny that a plot involving a pastor in Eastenders is “anti-Christian”.

Real 'Blind Side' parents tell story in new book

The real-life Tuohy couple who inspired the box-office hit “The Blind Side” have released their new book, In a Heartbeat: Sharing the Power of Cheerful Giving.

Pakistan: Christians fear more unrest after arrest of ministry leaders

Muslims in the Pakistani city of Faisalabad are threatening to torch the houses of Christians after the arrest of two Christian brothers over alleged blasphemy charges in the first week of July, ANS has learned.

Archbishop to host imams and clergy at Lambeth Palace

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, is to host an event at Lambeth Palace which will bring together 50 imams and clergy from 25 local areas to encourage and strengthen local inter faith relationships.

Youth groups scoop prizes at think-tank Oscars

Four charities battling to reverse educational failure are among the seven winners of awards totalling £70,000 presented by the Centre for Social Justice, the think-tank set up by former Conservative Party leader Iain Duncan Smith.

Time for the Gospel in Richmond

People in Richmond are busy but not too busy to hear the Gospel.

Abundant Life Ministries gets the feet thumping with Above All Names

Abundant life ministries is a 21st century church with branches in Bradford, Leeds and Belfast. Three different cities but all united by their calling in God to love, serve and worship.

Church's online wedding planner a hit

An innovative way of planning a church wedding by web has been a surprise hit with couples.

Argentina legalises gay marriage

Argentina legalised same-sex marriage Thursday, offering gay couples all the same rights given to their heterosexual counterparts, including adopting children.

Meditating with Scripture

Recently many Christians have begun to take an interest in an ancient, traditional way of reading the Bible called lectio divina, which is literally translated from the Latin as ‘divine’ or spiritual reading.

Helping animals in Haiti six months on

The Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti (ARCH) has released a film about their work with animals in the wake of the devastating earthquake in January in which 250,000 people died.

CofE approves new online library of visual and video resources for worship

Innovative new video material may soon be available for fresh expressions of church following a landmark decision at the Church of England’s General Synod this week.

Women and boys at risk in war-torn eastern Congo, Oxfam warns

Civilians in eastern Congo are facing an increased risk of rape and forced labour as a result of internationally backed military operations against rebel groups, according to new research released today by aid agency Oxfam.

Christians must understand people’s questions about life and faith, says Church Army chief

The head of Church Army commissioned two new evangelists yesterday with a call to proclaim that Jesus is the answer to all the questions that people may have about life and faith.

Bishop Wright says church must challenge world’s ‘self-serving’ notions

Bishop Tom Wright delivers farewell sermon before retiring as Bishop of Durham at the end of August.