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Decline of âChurchianityâ will lead to growth of genuine faith, says J John
With Britain heading towards financial, moral and social bankruptcy, it is hard to be optimistic about the nationâs future, admits J John, but in spite of all the gloom, he still sees rays of encouragement and hope.
Labour plans to replace Lords with wholly elected chamber
The Labour Government plans to replace the 700-year-old House of Lords with a wholly elected second chamber that will call time on the automatic presence of Church of England bishops.
Muslim attack injures 23 Coptic Christians
Twenty-three Coptic Christians were injured by Muslim extremists Friday after an attack on a church community centre, said an Egyptian bishop.
Sister rock trio Everlife tour Europe
For the third year in a row, Christian sister-rock-trio Everlife has headed overseas for a European concert tour.
Anglican and Methodist leaders back regional support for fresh expressions
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams and General Secretary of the Methodist Church, Rev Dr Martyn Atkins, have backed the development of regional support teams.
Sinead OâConnor attacks âanti-Christianâ Vatican
Sinead OâConnor has hit out at the Vatican after a Catholic bishop appealed to parishioners to help the Church meet the costs of compensating victims of child abuse.
Archbishop welcomes N Irelandâs historic devolution vote
The Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland has welcomed Tuesdayâs historic vote to devolve police and justice powers to Northern Ireland.
Bill Johnson and Mark Stibbe to bring healing to Bristol
Bill Johnson and Mark Stibbe are set to bring healing to Bristol at the Release2010 conference this May.
US rights report criticises China over missing Christians
The United States accused China of various human rights abuses in its new State Department report, including the disappearance of several Christian leaders.
Nigerian women protest massacre
Thousands of Nigerian women dressed in black and carrying Bibles, wooden crosses, pictures of victims, and branches symbolising peace marched in a central Nigerian state on Thursday to protest the massacre of about 500 villagers, who were mostly women and children.
Diocese makes Fairtrade progress
The Diocese of Lichfield is edging closer to being able to apply for Fairtrade Diocese status after an additional 38 churches declared they had registered as Fairtrade Churches.
Lutherans deliberate environment, migration and other challenges facing Europe
The environment, social engagement, diakonia and migration are just some of the issues that European Lutherans will be considering when they come together in Bratislava, Slovakia, this week.
Archbishop receives Russian Order of Friendship
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, was yesterday presented with the Russian Order of Friendship, for his âoutstanding contribution to the cooperation and friendly relations between Russia and the UKâ.
Nazir-Ali encourages Christians to get involved in elections
The former Bishop of Rochester is encouraging Christians to tell politicians about their concerns over being marginalised in the marketplace.
US Anglicans head closer to second openly gay bishop
An openly gay priest has received more than the required majority of consents to be confirmed as bishop, the Diocese of Los Angeles reported Wednesday.
Haitians seek Christ amid devastation
A seminary student in Haiti faithfully holds Bible studies on the rubble of his home. Despite the grim surroundings, Uriel Blanchet says, "I would not want to be anywhere else."