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Passion world tour returns to London this May

Louie Giglo, Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, David Crowder*Band to lead 18 to 25-year-olds in worship.

GL Live returns and this time the focus is on legacy

GL Live returns with the seventh event in the series and now it’s all about Legacy! Strongly declaring that it’s time to see with bigger vision that there is something going on which is largerthan ourselves.

Relief groups assessing needs as China quake toll passes 600

Christian organisations are accessing the situation in China’s Qinghai province after a series of strong quakes – the largest of which was magnitude 6.9 – left more than 600 dead and 9,000 injured in the mountainous Tibetan area of western China.

One in four Christians in Africa holds fast to superstitious beliefs

Roughly one in four Christians in sub-Sahara Africa believes sacrifices to spirits or ancestors can protect them from bad things happening, according to a recent 19-country survey on religious attitudes in Africa.

North London churches team up to meet needs of young people

North London churches have pledged to work together after a recent survey found that many locals were concerned about a lack of facilities for young people.

Church hustings helping people engage in politics

The church is playing an important role in helping people engage with the political process in the run up to the general election, according to one charity.

CofE resources help churches respond to God's calling

The Church of England has made new resources for Vocations Sunday on 25 April.

Scientists and creationists agree: 'Sediba' is no 'missing link'

Two fossils that were discovered in South Africa nearly two years ago are causing a stir today after two articles published recently in the journal Science introduced them as members of a new species that “might help reveal the ancestor” of the genus Homo.

Christian Institute fears for freedom of speech in Scotland

The Christian Institute says a proposed amendment to the Scottish Criminal Justice and Licensing Bill poses a “massive threat” to freedom of speech in Scotland.

Mercyme and others 'loving well'

On May 4, the multi-platinum selling, Grammy®-nominated & American Music Award winning band MercyMe will release “The Generous Mr. Lovewell”.

Charity commends Primark for dropping padded bikini for children

The Children’s Society has welcomed the decision by Primark to remove a padded bikini range aimed at young girls from its high street stores.

Christian school receptionist settles discrimination case out of court

A Christian school receptionist suing her employers for religious discrimination has reached an out of court settlement with the school and local authority.

China quake survivors in need of shelter and medicine

Catholic aid agency Caritas says survivors of a deadly earthquake in western China are in need of shelter and medical supplies.

Christian conscience declaration clocks up 20,000 signatories

A declaration urging Christians to vote in line with their conscience and beliefs in the general election has racked up more than 20,000 signatories in less than 10 days.

Party leaders speak up in support of faith groups

The leaders of the three main parties have all expressed their support for the greater involvement of faith groups in the public arena.