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Symposium to address state of black Britain

Street Pastors co-founder the Rev Les Isaac is among the leaders of Britain’s black community being invited to share their thoughts on the state of black Britain in a new symposium.

MPs pitch for Christian votes

Politicians from the three main parties are among those who offer advice in a new book to voters who want to cast their ballots according to their consciences ahead of the coming general election.

Bulgarians told to stay away from Madonna concerts

The Orthodox Church in Bulgaria has blasted a Madonna concert scheduled to take place in Sofia this weekend.

Saving the planet during the credit crunch

Have you ever wondered how to save the planet and keep a close eye on your wallet at the same time?

Smokie Norful thanks fans with release of live deluxe edition

As a special “thank you” to his fans, multiple award-winning artist Smokie Norful released Smokie Norful Live: Deluxe Edition (EMI Gospel/Tre’Myles Music) on Tuesday.

Lutheran bodies reaffirm Bible's stance on homosexuality

The heads of the second and third largest Lutheran bodies in the United States spoke out Monday against the recent actions of the largest in the land, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and affirmed their Bible-based belief that homosexuality is sinful.

CAP sets sights on 60 new debt counselling centres

CAP doubles rate of expansion as founder runs 84 miles to raise funds.

SPCK publishes Lambeth Conference Bible studies

The Bible studies used at the 2008 Lambeth Conference of bishops and spouses, which explored the 'I am' sayings of the Gospel of John, have now been published by SPCK.

Mission aviation history to hitch a ride on space shuttle

Proving that space flight is not the highest calling for a pilot, astronaut Patrick Forrester is taking a bit of missionary history onboard space shuttle "Discovery", which is scheduled for liftoff from Kennedy Space Center in the early morning hours of Tuesday.

A heart to help

Annette Roberts is not a seasoned fundraiser but she’s willing to try her best in order to raise funds for an operation that could save the life of a young girl in India.

People put off by heavy handed policing at protests

Half of adults in the UK believe the police are too heavy handed or deploy too many officers at peaceful protests, according to a new poll released by Christian Aid today.

Mark Schultz celebrates faith in hard places with 'He is'

Mark Schultz shares the stories of courage and unshakeable faith that inspired his latest song "He is".

Lutherans close Assembly with mixed feelings over gay vote

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America wrapped up its 2009 Churchwide Assembly on Sunday with calls for caution as well as unity.

US church drops ‘Lutheran’ from title after controversial gay vote

A Lutheran church in Charleston, West Virginia, has covered up the word “Lutheran” on its signboard in protest against last week's pro-gay vote by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

Protestant church in Londonderry faces uncertain future

One of the last remaining protestant churches in Londonderry’s Cityside may close due to dwindling numbers.

Care for the Family to merge with Positive Parenting

Care for the Family has announced plans to merge with fellow family charity Positive Parenting in January 2010.