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Wales’ first Cathedral Camp opens in Brecon

A group of 13 young people from around the world are camping at the historic cathedral in Brecon this week to help revamp the building and learn more about heritage conservation.

Church backs calls for more beekeepers

The Church of England has come out in support of the call from a conservation watchdog for more people in London to take up beekeeping.

Pentecostal leader paints bright future for Assemblies of God

The head of one of the largest Pentecostal denominations in the US encouraged struggling leaders not to be weary in their ministry work even if the harvest may not come in their lifetime.

Radio helps tackle Russian HIV epidemic

Radio shows supported by Tearfund are helping to break down ignorance and prejudice about HIV in Russia.

'Desperate Christian Housewife' reaches top 10

Creative Soul Records recording artist, singer/songwriter Stephanie Newton reached No 9 on CRW's Global INSPO chart this week, with "Why is the Sky Blue?".

Bible Society raising £1.8 million for heritage centre

The Bible Society is hoping to raise £1.8 million for a new Bible heritage centre in north Wales.

Pakistani Christians receive aid after violent attacks

Action by Churches Together International is helping hundreds of Pakistani Christians who lost their homes in an attack by Islamists in Punjab province over the weekend, which left eight people dead.

Going on staycation?

The Church of England is asking people taking a 'staycation' to put local churches and cathedrals on their itinerary.

Thousands of young Christians explore faith that pleases God

Young people from across Europe are in the small south German town of Offenburg this week for OM’s annual TeenStreet event.

Keith and Kristyn Getty return to Irish roots with new release

Awaken The Dawn, is the latest release from acclaimed Irish modern hymn writers and recording artists Keith & Kristyn Getty.

New bishop calls for obligatory SmartWater checks

The next Bishop of Shrewsbury has said all scrap metal dealers should be obliged to check for SmartWater as a condition of their licence.

Christian Party wins first Council seat

Welsh Christian Party leader Jeff Green has become Britain’s first confessional Christian ‘faith based’ elected politician.

Fijian Church cancels conference for fear of more arrests

Fiji’s Methodist Church has cancelled its annual conference for fear of more arrests after two months of confrontation with the interim government.

Baptists announce programme for 2010 Congress

Baptist leaders have issued the programme for the 20th Baptist World Congress, to be held next year in Hawaii.

More families hit by 'couple penalty', warns CARE

Social policy charity CARE says that the number of people negatively affected by the so-called 'couple penalty' has increased for the third year in a row.

Archbishop leads youth group to Taizé

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, is leading a group of forty young people aged 18 to 25 from York and Durham to the ecumenical community of Taizé in France.