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Researcher anticipates further church decline in 2010s

A leading church researcher today painted a gloomy picture of church attendance in Britain in the coming decade.

Claiborne tells Christians to suffer with the suffering

The love Christians are called to show the world is not fairytale love, but "harsh love", says Shane Claiborne.

Pentecost Festival celebrates church's birthday

Weightlifting, flower-arranging, beatboxing, singing, dancing and a whole host of other activities showing off the best of the church – it can only be Pentecost Festival!

Cautious welcome to synthetic cell from Vatican

The Catholic Church has said that the creation of the first ever synthetic cell could be positive so long as the discovery is used “for the good of all”.

New wave of Christian expulsions from Morocco

Twenty-three foreigners have been notified of expulsion from Morocco since May 10, marking a second wave of Christian deportations from the country, according to International Christian Concern (ICC).

Bluetree to release live album

Northern Ireland Rock band BlueTree will release a new album title Live At Exchange Church on the 28th May 2010

Jews for Jesus founder dies at age 78

The founder of Jews for Jesus died Wednesday, leaving behind a pre-written message to members of the ministry.

Logos Hope welcomes aboard half a million in Caribbean

So many people have turned out to visit Operation Mobilisation’s ministry ship Logos Hope in the Caribbean, which in its busiest moments was selling a Bible a minute in its onboard book fair.

Orthodox Anglicans in US and England plan clergy swap

Orthodox Anglicans in North America are inviting priests in the Church of England to make a show of solidarity by taking part in a clergy swap.

Government commits to expansion of faith schools

The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats have pledged to work with faith groups to increase the number of faith schools.

Three Samaritan's Purse workers missing in Darfur

Three Samaritan's Purse employees have been abducted in Sudan.

Church vital in tackling poverty and injustice, says Tearfund

The church has a vital role in tackling poverty and injustice, according to Tearfund who is announcing a new team of President and Vice-Presidents over the course of this year.

British Government must help Sri Lankan war displaced, says Christian Aid

Christian Aid is urging the new British government to make a renewed effort to work with the Sri Lankan government and the international community to reach conflict affected areas and people still recovering from the 30-year civil war.

Micah Challenge sees answer to Thailand’s woes in greater equality

Deadly anti-government protests in Thailand are evidence that economic growth cannot go without a fair distribution of wealth, believes the leader of a global Christian movement to end poverty.

TV favourites back PDSA’s Pounds for Pets initiative

Stars of the small screen are supporting vet charity PDSA’s new fundraising initiative, Pounds for Pets, after penning personalised messages which are being displayed in PDSA’s charity store windows nationwide this month.

More young people falling into destitution, says charity

A new report from the Children’s Society warns that increasing numbers of children, young people and their families are falling into destitution.