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Jimmy Carter confronts 'religious prejudice' against women
Former president Jimmy Carter and The Elders group of global leaders are calling for a change to "the harmful and discriminatory practices against women and girls and give their full support to the equality of allâ.
Bishop: Church must fill âvacuumâ in political leadership on migration
The Catholic Churchâs migration bishop Patrick Lynch says there is a âvaccumâ in political leadership on the question of migrants that the church must fill.
YMCA appoints new Chief Executive
Ian Green has been chosen to head up YMCA England. Green has held the position in an interim capacity since July 2008 and previously was the Chief Executive of Kingston and Wimbledon YMCA.
Sunday ferry crossing upsets Christians in Stornoway
The first Sunday crossing between Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis and the Scottish mainland has left some local Christians fearing an end to their way of life.
Rick Warren joins Twitter
Megachurch pastor Rick Warren has finally been swept up by the Twitter craze and started posting in the popular social networking site.
Creative evangelism in Latvia
As a student, it never occurred to Dave Glover that one meeting would prove life transforming. He recalls the event that is moving him on today, 35 years later with a developing ministry in Latvia.
Prolonged droughts add to woes of millions in East Africa
West African church leaders have called on African governments and the international community to aggressively respond to issues that contribute to poverty and unrest on the continent, after concluding a week-long conference in Liberiaâs capital.
Bishop blesses compost toilet
Rural churches with no running water are improving their facilities with the installation of cost-effective compost toilets.
Mental health patients 'neglected' and 'forgotten', says Mind
A report from the Mental Health Act Commission released on Sunday reveals the "shameful" conditions of many of the UK's mental health wards where poor "practice is entrenched", and staff are overstretched and "lack the basic skills to prevent tragedies occurring", says mental health charity Mind.
Todd Agnew sings of fulfilment in Christ
Inspired by recent life changes and learning experiences, Todd Agnew will release his fifth studio project Need October 6 on Ardent/INO Records.
European church body votes for reform
Delegates from Orthodox, Protestant, Anglican and Old Catholic Churches meeting for the 13th Assembly of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) have voted overwhelmingly in favour to reform the organisation.
Churches must do more to support families, says bishop
The Bishop of Hereford has told clergy and churchgoers they must do more to support married couples and families.
Church is answer to needs of poor communities, says Tearfund
The church is uniquely placed to meet the needs of the worldâs poorest communities, according to a report by Christian aid agency Tearfund.
Orthodox Anglicans fear death of The Episcopal Church
Orthodox bishops believe that the US Episcopal Church's recent decisions favouring gay ordination and the blessing of same-sex unions will only lead to disaster.
Council removes Christian paediatrician from adoption panel
A paediatrician has been removed as a medical adviser to Northamptonshire County Council after asking to abstain from making recommendations on the placement of children with same-sex couples.
Gaukroger becomes Patron of Viva
Christian children's charity Viva has appointed the Director of Clarion Trust International and former President of the Baptist Union, Stephen Gaukroger, as its new Patron.