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‘Dominion’ over the Earth comes with responsibility, Christians learn

Christians in the Bristol Diocese recently spend the day learning about the difference that insulation, solar roof panels and carbon neutral electricity can make to preserving the planet.

Bishop's statue is reminder of suffering children

A thought-provoking sculpture depicting the suffering of children around the world has been unveiled in the grounds of the Bishop of Bath and Wells’ palace.

Christians told to vote according to conscience

The former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey is among 30 senior Christian leaders urging Christians of all denominations to vote according to their conscience in the approaching general election.

Newsboys builds homes for Mexico's poorest

If we don’t talk to the poor, save the poor, feed the poor and provide them shelter, what is our purpose and why are we here, asks Newsboys' Michael Tait. He shares here about his passion for meeting the needs of some of Mexico's poorest people.

Haiti children face healthcare emergency

With the rainy season just around the corner, world Vision is warning that children in camps across Haiti are at risk of being infected with serious diseases.

Opposition is not same as persecution, says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury has used his Easter sermon to call upon British Christians to remember what the cross stands for in their faith and refrain from equating opposition to their faith to the physical persecution suffered by believers in other countries.

Amy Grant climbs charts with first new music in six years

Amy Grant’s long awaited release of new music, Somewhere Down the Road, is receiving a standing ovation from media, radio and fans after its first week of sales.

B&Bs should be allowed to turn away gay couples, says Grayling

A broadsheet newspaper has published a secret recording of the shadow home secretary expressing his support for the right of Christian bed and breakfast owners to refuse gay couples.

Darfuri Muslims help build church as sign of peace

Darfuri Muslims are working with Christians to build a church in Southern Sudan as a symbol of reconciliation and gratitude.

'Age of anxiety' is 'age of opportunity' for Christians, says author

Today’s society may be living in an ‘age of anxiety’ but for Christians it can be an age of opportunity, says one author.

Celebrate God in the here and now, says Methodist President

The President of the Methodist Conference is inviting Christians to celebrate the risen Lord and his love in action in their lives today.

Archbishop apologises for Catholic Church remarks

The Archbishop of Canterbury has apologised after saying that the Catholic Church in Ireland had lost all credibility as a result of the child abuse scandal.

Voting can advance God’s Kingdom, says bishop

The Bishop of Blackburn is encouraging Christians to make the most of the opportunity to vote in the approaching general election.

George Tiller murderer sentenced to life

The man who murdered prominent abortionist George Tiller said Thursday that the decision to do so was the “most agonising and most stressful” he has ever had to make.

Easter baptisms outside York Minster

The Archbishop of York will be thigh high in water today when he conducts Easter baptisms outside York Minster.