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Concern over mandatory sex lessons in primary schools

Church and faith school leaders have criticised a Bill passing through Parliament that seeks to make sex and relationships education compulsory for schoolchildren from the age of five.

Christians call on Microsoft and Yahoo to end internet censorship in China

Release International is calling on Microsoft and Yahoo to follow Google's lead and refuse to censor the Internet and reports of persecution in China.

It's feelgood all the way with The Blind Side

There’s nothing better than some feelgood factor to kick off the last remaining dregs of sluggishness after a long winter. And The Blind Side has oodles of it.

Christian nurse heads to court over right to wear cross necklace

Bishops warn of “lack of respect” for Christians, as Christian nurse heads to court over cross necklace ban.

Palm Sunday marks start of Holy Week

Believers worldwide have commenced their annual observance of Holy Week beginning with Palm Sunday, which highlights the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem nearly 2,000 years ago.

The Best Of Psalm Drummers

Talk about marching to the beat of a different drum - the Psalm Drummers release the very best of their first three albums.

Christians pray ahead of Sudan elections

Christians worldwide are urged to join a Sudan Global Day of Prayer on Sunday for the country’s first democratic elections in 24 years.

Youth football tournament promotes HIV education

Christian Aid has teamed up with other charities to host a five-day youth football tournament in South Africa aimed at raising awareness of HIV prevention and treatment among young people.

Scottish Bible Society tackles illiteracy in Africa

The Scottish Bible Society has launched a fundraising drive to overcome one of the greatest scourges still afflicting the African continent – illiteracy.

Fresh Expressions helps churches develop mission-shaped services

Putting together a worship service introducing fresh expressions of church and mission-shaped thinking can be a time consuming exercise.

Jesus, Remember Me

So Robert Pattinson has traded in Bella and his body shimmer for a shot at a non-supernatural romance called "Remember Me".

The Very Best… (of the very best) of Graham Kendrick

There are not many songwriters who could claim to have had the level of influence that Graham Kendrick has reached. But then again, there are not many people like Graham Kendrick.

Jamie Oliver enlists pastor's help for 'food revolution'

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is in the United States to lead a "food revolution" and help Americans eat healthy.

Gloucestershire church sculpted in grain of sand

A Gloucestershire church has been sculpted from a grain of sand by a micro-sculptor determined to prove to his girlfriend he could do it.

Social justice to be at heart of 2012 Olympics outreach

Over 200 Christians from across the denominations gathered together with members of charities and other NGOs at Westminster Central Hall in London recently to engage with matters of social justice in the lead up to the 2012 London Games.

Everlife take on stereotypes of beauty

Everlife shaters cultural ideas of beauty for young women with new video for "What's Beautiful" single.