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Welsh Christians and Muslims to tackle social tensions

Christians and Muslims in Wales will come together for a two-day consultation this weekend aimed at strengthening relations and preventing religious extremism and discrimination.

Archbishop joins celebrations at Gerald of Wales’ church

The Archbishop of Wales is to join celebrations marking the 800th anniversary of the church of medieval chronicler, Gerald of Wales.

Ex-Beatle Ringo Starr: 'God is in my life'

Former Beatles member Ringo Starr says he’s been on a search for God for the past five decades – though there were many years when he “stepped off the path”.

US missionaries charged with child abduction in Haiti

Ten American Baptists who tried to take 33 Haitian children across the border to the Dominican Republic have been charged with abduction and criminal association.

Brenton Brown: God can bear the weight of every heavy heart

The creator of all things can heal what He has made, says worship leader Brenton Brown.

Obama: 'I'm praying a lot these days'

US President Barack Obama called for civility in the public square as he said prayer could help people become more humble during his address at the National Prayer Breakfast.

Tutu says Olympics can change East London

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has said the Olympic Games can be a "catalyst for change" in East London.

Religion is being marginalised in name of tolerance, warns Archbishop

Religion is being removed from public life in Britain under the guise of tolerance, the Archbishop of York has warned.

The road to hell - taking grace to Thai prisoners

C T Studd, England cricketer and pioneer missionary once said, “Some wish to live within the sound of a chapel bell. I wish to run a rescue mission within a yard of hell.”

Chief Rabbi backs Pope’s condemnation of equality laws

Chief Rabbi Jonathan Sacks has said Pope Benedict XVI’s attack on the Government’s equality legislation should be taken seriously.

Stuart Townend announces dates of Creation Sings UK tour

Prolific hymn writer Stuart Townend has announced details of a 12-date UK tour this march.

URC tells congregations to take firm stand against racist parties

The United Reformed Church is contacting its congregations in the run-up to the general election to remind them that voting for racist political parties has no place among Christians.

Thai government threatens to evict 3,000 Burmese refugees

Some 3,000 Karen refugees face rape and forced labour if they are made to return to Burma, warns Christian Solidarity Worldwide.

Study: Abstinence education reduces sexual activity

A new landmark study shows that abstinence education is more effective in reducing sexual activity among youths than other programmes.

Young Christians encouraged to save sex for marriage

Young people will be encouraged to save sex for marriage at their special Valentine’s event called True Love Waits Valentines praise party.

‘God is Here’ - the brand new all-age album by Nick and Becky Drake

Worship leaders from St Paul’s Hammersmith Nick and Becky Drake this month release their second all age worship album, ‘God is Here’.