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Church of Scotland minister warns against inaction on homosexuality
A Church of Scotland minister has spoken out against inaction in the face of an increasingly liberal approach to homosexuality within the Church.
Switchfoot frontman joins Darfur Fast for Life
Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman is going on a three-day water-only fast to raise awareness of the humanitarian crisis currently taking place in Sudanâs Darfur region.
Church wants Jesus in jeans statue to connect with community
A Catholic church in Uckfield has unveiled a new seven foot high statue of a modern day Jesus wearing jeans and a shirt.
'We are the forgotten church,' say Palestinian pastors
Persecution, poverty and conflict are driving many Christians out of the West Bank and Gaza, reports Release International.
Credit crunch prompts three in four adults to search for âmeaning of lifeâ
New research out this week has revealed that three in four adults are rethinking their core values and big issues like âthe meaning of lifeâ.
Bishop consecrates unmarked children's graves
The Bishop of Down and Connor has consecrated land where the bodies of babies and young children are believed to have been buried.
Charity closure is step backward for crime prevention, warns bishop
Crime in mid Wales could escalate if a charity devoted to preventing offences and supporting offenders is forced to close, a bishop has warned.
Pope supports separate Palestinian state
Pope Benedict has come out in support of a separate Palestinian state upon his arrival in the West Bank town of Bethlehem.
More than half a million people to be invited âBack to Churchâ
Churchgoers around the world are set to personally invite more than half a million people to church services on Back to Church Sunday. The event will be one of the largest ecumenical evangelism events staged across Britain.
Carrie Prejean keeps Miss California title
Carrie Prejean will remain Miss California for now, announced real estate mogul Donald Trump Tuesday.
Anglicans to re-evaluate how they interpret Scripture
The Anglican Consultative Council expressed support on Saturday for a project that will explore the ways Anglicans worldwide read and interpret Scripture.
Church offers free weddings during recession
A church in County Durham is offering weddings on the cheap for those suffering from the effects of the recession.
Muslim to head up BBC religious programmes
The BBC has broken with tradition by appointing a Muslim for the first time to be the head of its religious programming, despite the concerns of the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Welsh call to vote in European elections
Leaders of the Presbyterian Church of Wales are calling on the Welsh to take part in next month's European elections.
Kirk regrets lack of religious programmes on Gaelic channel
A Church of Scotland watchdog is calling on Gaelic TV officials to screen more religious shows.
Church needs to navigate change with compass of Christ, says bishop
The Church of Englandâs newest diocesan bishop has issued a call for churches to refocus on Jesus as the compass to navigate the changing terrain of the world.