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'Rolling Reverend' shows shock value of resurrection

A vicar at a church in Cheshire has been named “The Rolling Reverend” after delivering a sermon on the resurrection of Jesus during which he roller skated up and down the aisle of the church.

Stop The Traffik welcomes Mars pledge on workers rights

Campaigners against human trafficking have welcomed the decision by chocolate maker Mars to ensure that all cocoa in its chocolate is made under Rainforest Alliance certification by 2020.

Christian Aid calls on IMF to rethink economic policies

Christian Aid has called upon the International Monetary Fund to ditch “discredited” economic policies that have only worsened poverty in Africa.

Top artist award caps emotional year for Curtis Chapman

Christian music star Steven Curtis Chapman was named “Artist of the Year” by the Gospel Music Association and honored with his 55th and 56th Dove Awards.

Christians say financial advice as important as spiritual

Financial advice has become as essential as spiritual advice during the recession for over half of Christians (52 per cent) polled by Premier Radio.

Christians must be at forefront of ethnic integration, says evangelical leader

Christians must model ethnic integration across Europe – that’s the message from the head of the European Evangelical Alliance (EEA).

Change is possible for homosexuals, say psychiatrists

It is possible for people with unwanted same-sex attractions to change, say psychiatrists in London for a two-day Judaeo-Christian conference on sexual issues.

British politicians add signatures to CSW’s Burma petition

Top British politicians have added their names to a petition by Christian Solidarity Worldwide urging the UN Secretary General to make the release of thousands of political prisoners in Burma his personal priority.

Church makes case for further devolution

The Presbyterian Church of Wales has presented evidence to the All Wales Convention supporting further devolution.

Rising Christian artist Sarah Reeves releases debut album

Sarah Reeves hopes her debut album will bring the nations into the arms of God.

Pastor makes case for 'unfashionable' churches

When Pastor Tullian Tchividjian was tapped to become the next senior minister of the historic Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the world of media was quick to note obvious differences between him and the megachurch’s founding pastor, the late Dr D James Kennedy.

Churches celebrate St Georges Day

Churches across England joined the nation in celebrating St George’s Day yesterday.

Caritas seeks $2.5m to help Sri Lanka war victims

The Vatican City-based humanitarian agency Caritas Internationalis has appealed for $2.5 million to provide emergency assistance to the war victims in Sri Lanka.

Mission to Seafarers announces new Secretary General

The Rev Tom Heffer has been announced as Mission to Seafarers’ new Secretary General.

Re:Creation - A great spiritual and musical journey

Re:Creation is a spiritual and musical journey like no other, a modern day libretto consisting of 150 verses taken from the Bible by retired URC minister Derek Wensley and put to music by composer David Perkins.

Archbishop resists alternative bishop for opponents of female ordination

The Archbishop of Wales has reiterated his opposition to the appointment of an alternative bishop for members of the Church in Wales who cannot accept the ordination of women.