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Poll finds most people support right to wear cross at work

Premier Christian Radio poll finds "overwhelming" support for right to wear cross at work.

Nobel Peace Prize nominee to speak at BibleLands lecture

BibleLands is hosting a lecture by the three-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee Archbishop Elias Chacour on 'educating for peace' in Israel and Palestine.

Coalition puts climate change on agenda

Development agencies and environmental groups are mobilising thousands of people to press for a strong commitment to climate change from the main political parties.

North Korea sentences US Christian to eight years of hard labour

A US citizen who is said to be a devout Christian was sentenced to eight years of hard labour by North Korea, its official news agency reported Wednesday.

The Museum strike a chord with debut single

New artist The Museum strikes a chord with debut single 'My Help Comes From The Lord' available at itunes today and label debut 'Let Love win' release July 27

Pastor calls Christian atheists to shed hypocrisy

There is such a thing as a "full-time pastor and a part-time follower of Christ", says Craig Groeschel, a self-confessed recovering Christian atheist.

Recession behind increase in number of male volunteers, says animal charity

As production lines shrink and unemployment queues continue to grow, one positive side effect of the economic crisis has been more men getting involved with voluntary work.

Christians invited to 'join the party'

Christians should not only vote in the forthcoming general election but seek to influence the political system from the inside as party members, local councillors and even MPs, according to a campaign launched on Tuesday.

Caste discrimination a step closer to being outlawed in the UK

The Methodist Church has welcomed an amendment to the Equality Bill which will enable the Government to make caste-based discrimination illegal in the UK.

Christian nurse disappointed with 'no discrimination' ruling

A Christian nurse says she is “disappointed” after a tribunal ruled that she could not wear her crucifix necklace to work.

World Vision calls on Government to make child health a priority

To mark World Health Day on Wednesday, charity World Vision has placed a washing line, hung with babygrows, outside the Houses of Parliament to symbolise the nearly nine million children under five dying each year in developing countries.

Government bans 'irresponsible' alcohol deals

Government bans "all you can drink for £10" and women drink free deals in bid to tackle Britain's binge drinking problem.

Portsmouth Christians seek to reach spiritually active non-believers

Christians in the Diocese of Portsmouth seek to reach people who are spiritually active yet have never considered the Christian faith as the answer to their longing.

Cross Rhythms to broadcast Tommy Tenney across UK

Tommy Tenney, the acclaimed inspirational speaker and author with sales of over three million books is the main speaker at a special 2 day conference taking place in Stoke-on-Trent this Friday to Saturday.

Voting is a ‘Christian duty’ – Welsh bishops

Welsh bishops have greeted confirmation of the general election on May 6 with a reminder to Christians that voting is a “Christian duty”.