News
CofE faces £352m pension deficit
The Church of England has published a second report on the impact of the credit crunch and recession on the financial position of the Funded Clergy Pension Scheme.
Third Day to be inducted into Georgia Music Hall Of Fame
Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning rock band Third Day received the news this week that they are to enter the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.
White House: Obamas have not decided on a church
Home is where the heart is and according to White House press secretary Robert Gibbs, a church home is where a person formally joins, not where they regularly attend services.
Methodist President marks 15th anniversary of Rwandan genocide
Rev Stephen Poxon, President of the Methodist Conference, has joined public figures from around the world in lighting a candle for Rwanda on camera.
Iranian church uniting under pressure
The recent violent protests in Iran have only made the church there more united, says one Iranian Christian.
Scottish cardinal condemns nuclear weapons system
The head of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland condemns the Trident nuclear weapons system.
Canterbury choirboys join Welsh 'music in the community' concert
The 18 trebles from the prestigious choir of Canterbury Cathedral are coming to Wales to take part in a âmusic in the communityâ concert at St Anneâs Church, Ynyshir, organised by the parish priest, Father Paul Bigmore.
UK on summer heat health alert
The forecast of hot temperatures across the country this week has prompted the first âheat healthâ warning this summer.
Tracy Lawrence solid as rock with inspirational album
Multi-platinum, chart-topping, country recording artist Tracy Lawrence has solidified his stature once again as a pillar in the music industry.
Audio Bibles bring hope to Tamil refugees
The rebuilding of lives for thousands of Tamil refugees in Sri Lanka also involves the ârebuilding of their faithâ, says one ministry that is giving the âmessage of hopeâ to people whose survival currently depends on aid.
Obamas find church community to call home
After over a year of being without a worship community, President Barack Obama has reportedly settled on a church home â Evergreen Chapel at Camp David.
Chinese authorities release Sichuan house church leaders
Chinese local authorities have released all 18 house church leaders arrested in Langzhong city, Sichuan province, on June 9.
Faith community has role to play in combating gang culture
The faith community has a role to play in combating gang culture in the UK, says leading criminologist Professor John Pitts.
Street Pastors launches in Paisley
Local officials in Paisley are hoping that the new Street Pastors scheme there will have a positive impact when its first patrol begins in December.
Lawyer and City banker among new clergy for London
Thirty-six new clergy to be posted to churches across London.
Faith leaders get behind NHS organ donation campaign
Leaders of the major faith groups have given their support to the Wall of Life, a new NHS campaign to boost the number of people joining the NHS organ donor register