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Americans more likely to credit Obama for verse on justice than Bible

A majority of US adults wrongly believe that a Bible verse on caring for the poor and the oppressed was first coined by celebrities, politicians or other prominent figures including President Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Bono and Angelina Jolie.

Widening gap between rich and poor alarms Hong Kong churches

Christian leaders in Hong Kong have called for repentance and a renewed commitment to social justice as gap between rich and poor continues to widen in the former British colony.

New Chair for Committee for Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns

The Venerable Danny Kajumba, Archdeacon of Reigate, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Archbishops’ Council’s Committee for Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns (CMEAC) as successor to the Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin.

Churches ready Christmas hampers for people in need

Churchgoers in the London borough of Barnet are looking to spread some Christmas cheer over the next few weeks with hampers for families in need.

OM ministry ship to end service

Operation Mobilisation has announced the decommissioning of its ministry ship Doulos at the end of this year.

Inspire Awards in pictures

See the Inspire Awards in pictures

What the flip was Jesus if he wasn't an underdog?

Nativity! star Martin Freeman talks to Steve Goddard about his new film and why he loves the story of Jesus' birth.

Black church pioneer remembered at thanksgiving service

Church leaders paid tribute to the late black church pioneer Bishop Melvin Powell at a service of thanksgiving last night.

HIV stigma still strong, says Tearfund

Ignorance and stigma surrounding HIV are still thriving in the UK and elsewhere almost 30 years after the first person was identified with the virus.

Southern Baptist President Johnny Hunt diagnosed with cancer

Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt revealed Monday that he has prostate cancer and expects to have surgery in January.

Sarah Palin meets Billy Graham

Sarah Palin met evangelist Billy Graham for dinner at his home on Montreat, North Carolina, on Sunday.

Call to churches to respond to HIV and Aids challenge

ACET UK (Aids Care Education and Training) has called on churches to get involved in stemming the increase in HIV infection in the UK and worldwide ahead of World Aids Day on December 1.

Evangelicals remember Sheena Gillies

A thanksgiving service was held earlier in the month to celebrate the life of Sheena Gillies, who died suddenly on 16 October 2009.

Bishop praises resilience in midst of floods

The Bishop of Carlisle has praised flood victims in Cumbria for their resilience as he urged Christians to pray.

Don Moen makes one tour stop to the UK

Award-winning gospel artist Don Moen is in London for one night only this month.

Making the Gospel accessible

Telling the good news of Jesus to people where they are is the motivation behind an evangelism training course starting on 24 January.