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Evangelical body makes urgent appeal for prayer after Haiti earthquake

With thousands killed in Tuesday's earthquake and little in the way of emergency services, the World Evangelical Alliance is appealing to Christians to pray for Haiti.

Tutu features on new posters to challenge gushy motifs

A Christian media company has produced a new set of posters with challenging messages from the Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Aung San Suu Kyi and the Dalai Lama.

Aid agencies warn of hardship for Haiti earthquake survivors

Survivors of a massive earthquake that struck Haiti on Tuesday face “untold suffering”, warns Christian Aid, as aid agencies scramble to bring relief and join in the rescue effort.

South London church wins battle with council over noise

A church in south London has won its legal battle against Lambeth Council after being handed a noise abatement notice.

McCain strategist: Palin believed Vice President nomination was 'God's plan'

Sarah Palin, who was virtually unknown to Americans before 2008, believed her selection as the Republican vice presidential candidate of Senator John McCain was “God’s plan”, a top political strategist for the McCain presidential campaign has said.

CAP runs free budgeting courses to help beat financial blues

As the Christmas bills start to roll in and the recession continues to put pressure on people’s finances, Christians Against Poverty has announced plans to run 500 free budgeting courses across the UK in the coming months.

J-Lo says faith in God would keep her from having IVF treatment

Jennifer Lopez may be playing the part of a woman who conceives twins through artificial insemination in her latest flick The Back-Up Plan, but the views of her character could not be further from her own.

World Vision anticipates challenging response to Haiti earthquake

Christian aid agency World Vision is getting ready to distribute emergency aid in spite of damaged roads and infrastructure following the massive earthquake that struck Haiti on Tuesday.

Church urged to reclaim Sabbath as family day

The Church of Scotland should reclaim Sunday as a family day, says a senior Kirk convener.

Archbishop urges international community to help preserve peace in Sudan

The Archbishop of Sudan says the international community must back the Comprehensive Peace Agreement if another war is to be averted in the country.

Eighth church arson attack after Malaysia's Allah ruling

Call for prayers after eighth church suffers attack in wake of Malaysian court's ruling on the use of the word 'Allah'.

Source Of Every Hour - the new album from Cathy Burton

February will kick off with a brand new, much anticipated album from one of the UK Christian scene’s most enduring artists, Cathy Burton.

Journey with God this year, says Salvation Army chief

The head of The Salvation Army in the UK and Ireland says his resolution for 2010 is to journey with God.

Marriage is the best way to do life, says Hybel

At a time when a lot of people are disillusioned about marriage, Bill Hybels wants Christians at least to know that the institution of marriage was designed by God.

Petition raises concern about Equality Bill and religious freedom

A new petition has been launched to press Prime Minister Gordon Brown on the right of religious believers to live out their faith.

Christians rejoice as councillors reject lap-dancing venue

Christians are celebrating after Macclesfield Council last week rejected an application for full lap-dancing at a nightclub in the heart of the town centre.