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Religious leaders criticise Swiss minaret ban

Prominent religious and political leaders expressed strong disapproval of the recent ban on the construction of Muslim minaret towers in Switzerland.

Christians must present God as a good God, says Edwards

Christians are too good at portraying God as an ogre and bad guy and not good enough at showing him to be the good God he really is, says the former head of the UK Evangelical Alliance.

3,000 children celebrate Christmas story at Westminster Cathedral

Larry the donkey returned to Westminster Cathedral to help tell the Christmas story at the eighth annual Advent Carol Service for Catholic primary schools this week.

Churches hear call to share successes and ideas

Sharing successes and ideas is vital if churches are to bring hope and transformation to our communities, according to hundreds of leading Christian organisations and churches.

Climate campaigner cycles from the Wirral to London to join historic march

Richard Avery is about to attempt the most ambitious cycling challenge of his life to join climate change protests in London.

Edinburgh 2010 can achieve ‘lasting good’, says organiser

The chief organiser of a historic mission conference in Edinburgh next year is optimistic the gathering will achieve “lasting good” for world Christianity.

The Power of the Cross

As themes go, it’s hard to find one bigger than this.

Bible Society sticks to real story this Christmas

More than five million stickers are being made available across the UK this Christmas telling the real story of the season.

Parents splashing out on ‘manger chic’ for nativity plays

Competitive parents are spending as much as £150 on luxury items to make sure their child is the best dressed Mary or wise man in the school nativity play.

Rick Warren biography claims rocky marriage, depression

A new unauthorised biography of “America’s pastor” Rick Warren uncovers a marriage with an unconventional beginning and a time of depression that later gave Warren the strength to become who he is today.

Campaigners tell rich countries not to gamble planet’s future

Rich countries risk gambling the planet’s future if they let go of the only legal agreement on tackling climate change, say campaigners.

Christians campaign for return of homelessness adviser sacked over God advice

A campaign has been launched by the Christian Legal Centre seeking justice for a Christian homelessness prevention officer sacked by a London council for suggesting that a client put her faith in God.

HART and CSW warn of new humanitarian crisis in Burma

Chronic food shortages and continuing severe human rights violations are taking place in Chin and Kachin states in Burma, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide and the Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust.

Methodist Church shakes up portfolio to cut carbon emissions

The investment arm of the Methodist Church has announced plans to make its investment portfolios more reflective of the Church’s teachings on the environment.

Don't lose Jesus at Christmas, says evangelist

Don't lose Jesus at Christmas, evangelist Greg Laurie tells Christians.

Chinese megachurch leaders sent to hard labour camps

Another five leaders of the Chinese megachurch whose pastor was recently sentenced to prison have been sentenced to "re-education" in labour camps, a US human rights group reports.