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Church celebrates 150 years of callings to ordained ministry
A Wolverhampton church is celebrating its 150th anniversary and long run of producing large numbers of clergy.
New officer to support Cumbriaâs places of worship
The Churches Trust for Cumbria has employed a new officer to support historic places of worship in Cumbria in a post part-funded by English Heritage, the Governmentâs lead adviser on the historic environment.
Sri Lanka war not over until there's unity, says Archbishop
The battle is won, but the war is not over, says the Archbishop of Colombo after Sri Lanka's government this week declared an end to the 25-year civil war against the Tamil Tiger rebels.
Missiologist Ralph D Winter dies at 84
Influential missiologist Dr Ralph D Winter died Wednesday night after a long battle with cancer. He was 84.
Nichols installed as 11th Archbishop of Westminster
The Most Rev Vincent Gerard Nichols has been installed as the eleventh Archbishop of Westminster during a Mass of Installation held at Westminster Cathedral today.
Free Star Trek audio for Pentecost
Captain Kirk, Spock, Bones and Scotty go in search of the Spirit of God.
Christian Aid announces winners of new Alternative Tax Awards
Christian Aid today announced the winners of its new Alternative Tax Awards. Categories include Tax Haven Enthusiast of the Year, Low Tax Rate Achievement and Most Surprising Use of Tax Havens.
Indian Catholic body expresses hope after election
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) is confident that the Congress-led UPA government will keep the communal forces at bay and restore confidence among religious minorities.
Tutu and Williams head spiritual inspiration at Hay book festival
Those seeking spiritual as well as literary inspiration and refreshment will be welcomed by parishioners in Hay-on-Wye in Wales during its internationally-acclaimed book festival which starts this weekend.
Christians to show solidarity with Eritrea's prisoners of conscience
Eritreaâs 18 year anniversary of independence will be marked by Christians this weekend with events in solidarity with thousands of prisoners of conscience, including 3,000 Christians, detained under the country's oppressive regime.
Lawsuit settled over 'Passion of the Christ'
A settlement has been reached between Mel Gibson and a screenwriter who co-wrote the screenplay for the 2004 blockbuster âThe Passion of the Christâ.
Reformed bodies meet to plan merger
The world's two largest Reformed church bodies are in Geneva this week to plan their merger and celebrate the 500th anniversary of John Calvin.
Evangelists ready to take Gospel to London tourists
London City Mission and Open Air Campaigners are gearing up for a busy and fruitful summer, sharing the Gospel with the capital's tourists.
Vatican to reach faithful with Facebook
The Vatican is to link one of its websites to social network Facebook as part of a drive to harness internet technology in reaching the worldâs one billion Catholics.
Summer festival to explore link between arts, spirituality and theology
The relationship between religion and the arts will be explored at the inaugural Fastfest, a festival of arts, spirituality and theology, which takes place alongside Kendalâs Mintfest street theatre festival this summer.
Celebrity chef showcases recipes for fundraising church cookbook
Celebrity chef Kevin Woodford showcases recipes for fundraising church cookbook at National Christian Resources Exhibition.