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Lights to go out across every continent for WWF's Earth Hour

Lights to go out across every continent for WWF’s Earth Hour this Saturday The countdown to WWF’s Earth Hour has well and truly begun, with a record 118 countries and territories taking part in what is set to be the greatest climate change event ever.

PM and Archbishop praise outgoing Christian Aid director

Prime Minister Gordon Brown and the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams have paid tribute to outgoing Christian Aid director Dr Daleep Mukarji.

New beginnings for Marc James

Marc James has a name that many already know: frontman, singer and songwriter with rock trio Verra Cruz; worship leader and songwriter from the UK Vineyard group of churches; gutsy session guitarist.

US pastors seek to quash prosperity gospel in black churches

A group of black pastors is looking to spread biblical teaching and quash the prosperity gospel teachings that have been proliferating in their churches.

Nigeria to prosecute hundreds of suspects in Christian slaughter

Hundreds of suspects arrested over the recent slaughter of Christians in Nigeria are scheduled to be prosecuted as early as this week.

Catholic billionaire makes good on 'pact with God'

British entrepreneur Albert Gubay will be giving at least £235 million to the Roman Catholic Church before he dies but hopes to push that amount to at least half-a-billion.

Black churches not welcome in white areas, says BNP leader

Black churches would not be welcome or receive grants from a BNP local or national government if their ministry and place of worship were to be in a “historically white area”, BNP leader Nick Griffin admitted on live TV last night.

Burnham open to dialogue with faith sector on healthcare provision

Health Secretary Andy Burnham has invited faith organisations to dialogue with the Government on the future of healthcare provision and care for the elderly in the UK.

Vietnam invites Luis Palau to lead first foreign mission since fall of Saigon

Vietnamese pastors have invited globe-trotting evangelist Luis Palau to lead the first foreign mission to the country since the fall of Saigon in 1975.

Book tells of journalist’s struggle to reveal truth about orphanages

Authentic Media has announced the publication of a new book by a controversial undercover journalist who went head to head with the Turkish government to reveal neglect in its orphanages.

Addison Road fights another day after tour fire

Just one week into their spring tour, 30-minutes before they were going to the take the stage in Vegas, Addison Road received a disturbing call from their bus driver saying their RV and trailer were up in flames.

Church raises funds by renting car park spaces

Renting its car park spaces has proved to be a fruitful way for All Saints Church in Islington to raise funds for much needed community projects.

Christians oppose move to allow civil partnerships in places of worship

More than 6,000 Christians sign petition calling on Government to drop plans to allow civil partnership ceremonies in places of worship.

Exhibition opens doors to treasures of Lambeth Palace Library

To celebrate 400 years since its foundation, Lambeth Palace Library is set to open its doors with a fascinating new exhibition, 'Treasures of Lambeth Palace Library - 400th Anniversary Exhibition 1610-2010'.

Black pastor and BNP leader in live TV debate

A black British-born Christian pastor is to debate live on TV tonight against BNP leader Nick Griffin.

Progressio fears Haitians being 'excluded' from reconstruction plans

Local support for reconstruction plans vital to long-term recovery, says Progressio