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High hopes for London Olympics outreach after Vancouver success
Christians planning large-scale outreach during the 2012 Olympic Games in London have been given a boost after hearing positive reports from churches involved in the recently concluded Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Sanctus Real release fifth studio album, Pieces of a Real Heart
Grammy-nominated, Dove Award winning Sanctus Real releases its fifth studio album, Pieces Of A Real Heart, on Sparrow Records today amidst wide critical acclaim.
Gunmen kill World Vision workers in Pakistan
A World Vision office in Pakistan was attacked by gunmen on Wednesday, leaving at least five staff members dead.
Nigerian Archbishop grieves for lost generations after attacks on Christians
The Nigerian Anglican Archbishop who oversees the area where more than 500 people were recently killed has urged people to understand the sacredness of human life.
Christians urged to act over same-sex ceremonies in churches
Pressure group Christian Concern For Our Nation is calling on Christians to write to the Prime Minister and Cabinet Minister Harriet Harman following last week's vote in the House of Lords in favour of allowing churches to conduct civil partnership ceremonies.
Call for prayer after Christian registrar loses discrimination appeal
The head of The Christian Institute is urging Christians to pray for religious freedom in Britain after the Supreme Court rejected the appeal application of a Christian registrar disciplined because of her opposition to civil partnerships.
Evangelical and ecumenical leaders meet in Geneva
The general secretary of the World Council of Churches and the international director of the World Evangelical Alliance have met to discuss their common concerns about efforts towards Christian unity.
Anglicans in Canada agree to close churches
Canadian Anglicans have agreed to move ahead with the disestablishment of several churches, according to an announcement Monday.
iPhone app helps people quit smoking
A new iPhone app that helps people to stop smoking has been launched today by Public Health Minister Gillian Merron.
Faith Evans, Yolanda Adams and Donnie McClurkin to grace Wembley Arena
The UK's largest indoor gospel music festival Oraclez is set to return to Wembley Arena on the May 3 Bank Holiday.
Habitat for Humanity begins building homes for quake-hit Chileans
After distributing emergency tents to quake-affected families, Habitat for Humanity has begun to clear ground to build the first of 36 permanent homes in Chile.
Tim Hughes, Al Gordon and others to share heart for worship at London conference
Worship Central's London conference this weekend is set to welcome inspirational speakers, innovators and worship leaders as they share their insight and experience with the church's next generation of worship leaders.
Morocco expels Christian orphanage workers
Christian volunteers and foster parents at a Moroccan orphanage were forced to abandon dozens of children on Monday after they were accused of proselytising.
Churches seek fairer deal for workers
Faith groups, charities and campaign groups lobby for a fairer deal for 3.5 million workers
OM makes Christ known in the Mediterranean
For many people living in the Mediterranean, the cross is just a decorative symbol, but Operation Mobilisation has set itself the challenge of bringing a realisation among the people living there that it means so much more than that.
Orthodox Anglicans challenge bishop on homosexuality views
An orthodox Anglican group has voiced concern after the Bishop of Liverpool called upon the Church of England and the Anglican Communion to allow a variety of ethical views on homosexuality.