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South London church appeals to council to withdraw noise order

A south London church is appealing to its local council to withdraw a noise abatement order it says has been "wrongfully issued".

Pastor exhorts church to look beyond material to eternal

Christians too often have an earthly ambition and not a heavenly goal, says one Pentecostal pastor.

Churches to press UN on climate change, indigenous rights and Colombia

The needs of people displaced by climate change, the rights of indigenous people, and the drawn out internal conflict in Columbia are high on the agenda of church representatives gathering at the UN next week.

British Methodist leaders meet MPs over Fiji Church plight

Leaders of the British Methodist Church are to meet MPs today to share their concerns over the fate of the Methodist Church in Fiji.

Josh McDowell challenges Palin and Oprah to discuss abortion, morality

Best-selling author Josh McDowell has released insightful tidbits on abortion and morality for former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as she prepares for her highly anticipated interview with Oprah on November 16.

Service marks passing of World War I generation

The Queen has joined a special Armistice Day service today marking the passing of the World War One generation.

Aaron Shust releases first Christmas EP

Brash Music has announced the release of Aaron Shust’s Christmas EP. The digital project, Shust’s first for the holidays, is available exclusively at major online retailers including iTunes and Amazon.com.

Relief groups gear up to aid thousands in El Salvador

International Christian groups are responding to the recent flooding and mudslides in El Salvador that has claimed at least 130 lives so far and left another 60 missing.

Indian government urged to support Orissa Christians

Open Doors and Premier Christian Radio campaign gathers 20,000 letters in support of displaced Christians in Orissa.

Hereford Diocese encourages churches to open up to community

More than 200 people from all over the country will be arriving in Hereford later this month for a conference encouraging churches to make their buildings more widely available to the community.

New coal plans jeapordising UK carbon promises, warns Christian Aid

New government plans to clean up coal power stations are too weak to ensure that the UK keeps its promises to cut carbon emissions, says Christian Aid.

AoG minister wants more Christians hooked on quiet times

A Christian minister and author has launched a daily devotional journal that aims to help Christians get addicted to quiet times.

Norwegian teenagers set up singing and dancing group at YMCA

Ten Norwegian teenagers will be visiting Sandwell to help set up a new singing and dancing group at the YMCA in West Bromwich.

New initiative launched to help support ex-offenders

Catholic parishes across England and Wales are to mark Prisoners’ Sunday on 15 November.

World Vision UK appoints new Chief Executive

Justin Byworth has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Christian aid agency World Vision UK.

CPAS welcomes Bishop of Bristol as new president

The Rt Rev Mike Hill, Bishop of Bristol, is to become the new president of Anglican evangelical mission agency CPAS.