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Sermons failing to inspire change in believers

Congregations may look forward to the pastor’s sermon, but when it comes to bringing about a change in their attitudes or lifestyle, preaching appears to have little impact.

Irish bishops meet to discuss child abuse report

Irish bishops are to consider the implications of a damning report into decades of child abuse by clergy within the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin.

Airline worker takes religious discrimination case to High Court

A British Airways check-in worker who refused to hide her cross necklace at work went to London's High Court on Tuesday in a bid to force the airline to admit it was wrong in demanding she stop wearing her necklace.

Churches: EU anti-poverty initiative must be more than 'publicity campaign'

The President of the Community of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE) has said the EU’s yearlong initiative to tackle poverty must be more than just a “publicity campaign”.

Election battle turns to family

The family has come back under the political spotlight again after the main parties set out their key family policies yesterday.

Light shines through the darkness in Haiti

Very little help is getting through to the poorest of people but even amongst the devastation they are working together to bring relief and hope.

Drop Haiti debt now, demands Christian Aid

Are rescuers continue to find miracle survivors of last week's Haiti earthquake, Christian Aid is urging the Chancellor to do everything he can to see an end to the devastated country's international debt.

UNashamed UK in pictures

Unashamed UK gathered gospel artists in London recently to show off their talents and prove that they are not ashamed of Gospel through their music.

Resurrection of Christ to hit the big screen in 2011

With the story leading to his birth and the story leading to his crucifixion having already reached 21st Century moviegoers on the big screen, it was only matter a time before the story following Jesus Christ’s resurrection would reach the box office.

Malaysia arrests eight suspects in 'Allah' church bombing

Police in Malaysia have arrested eight people suspected in an arson attack on a church that took place after the High Court’s recent controversial “Allah” ruling.

Introducing Nick J Drake

Survivor Records have introduced a new signing to the family – Nick J Drake, worship pastor at St Paul’s, Hammersmith.

A bigger church day out planned for 2010

BigChurchDayOut promises to be bigger, wider, bolder and even better in 2010.

Middle East churches can teach Europe how to live with Muslims, says leader

There is much that the church in Europe can learn from Middle East churches about how to live side by side with Muslims, the General Secretary of the Community of Protestant Churches in Europe has said.

New resources help youths explore relationship between science and faith

The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion has produced new resources to help young people make up their own minds about the relationship between faith and science.

Saving lives outweights difficulties in Haiti, says Christian relief team

Operation Blessing International relays the joy of saving even one life in the midst of so much devastation in Haiti.

Middle Eastern churches make historic vote to approve women pastors

Middle Eastern churches on Tuesday unanimously approved a statement that would allow the ordaining of women as pastors in the region.