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Blears announces new inter-faith week
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears has announced plans for Englandâs first ever inter-faith week.
Zimbabwe: Anglicans take police chief to court
The Anglican Church in Zimbabwe has brought charges against the police chief of Zimbabwe for sending police to prevent parishioners from attending church on Sundays.
New guidelines to help church projects receive government funding
The Government and the Church of England have published guidelines to help religious groups overcome the âsqueamishnessâ they sometimes encounter from funding providers.
Love rules all: What 'The Young Victoria' says about true love
Tony Watkins takes a look from the Christian perspective at the latest costume drama, "The Young Victoria", starring Emily Blunt.
Christians to rise in prayer ahead of G20 summit
Christians across the UK and around the world will join in praying this week for world leaders and decision makers to unite around a new vision for the global economy based on values like partnership and care for the vulnerable.
Tutu pulls out of peace conference over Dalai Lama ban
Archbishop Desmond Tutu has condemned as âdisgracefulâ the decision of the South African Government to refuse the Dalai Lama a visa for a peace conference linked to the 2010 Football World Cup.
Outreach UK and Outreach Calendars unite for more effective evangelism
Outreach UK and Outreach Calendars are joining forces to reach even more people for Christ.
Hungarian churches warn of social breakdown amid financial crisis
Church leaders in Hungary have warned that the financial crisis and increasing unemployment could lead to violence and social breakdown in the country.
PCUSA re-considers homosexual reference in constitution
Members of a committee in the Presbyterian Church (USA) will gather this week to consider proposed changes to a historic document, including the removal of a negative reference to homosexual behaviour.
Fears of more violence after second Hindu leader killed in Orissa
The murder of a second Hindu fundamentalist leader in Orissa has sparked fears of a fresh wave of violence.
Church offers buildings for adult learning
The Church of England has joined other organisations in signing a pledge to use its network of people and buildings to support a drive to create more âinformal adult learningâ opportunities across the country.
'Christian weddings' at Queen Mother's former castle draw protest
A gay group has condemned the decision to allow only Christian weddings at the Castle of Mey, the former home of the late Queen Mother.
Sri Lanka's bishops call for prayer and fasting for religious freedom
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Sri Lanka (CBCSL) has called for national day of prayer, fasting and abstinence in opposition to an anti-conversion law coming up for vote in the country's parliament.
Easter reflections from Andrew Peterson
Acclaimed American singer/songwriter Andrew Peterson has released his latest album here in the UK. The album is perfect listening for Easter with many of the songs dealing with the subject of life following the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Carlisle churchgoers want Fairtrade for British farmers
Churchgoers in the Diocese of Carlisle have passed a âBritish Fairtradeâ resolution in a show of support for local farmers.
An open letter to all Christians from CCFON
An open letter to all Christians, by Andrea Minichiello Williams, Barrister â Director of Christian Concern for Our Nation (CCFON) and The Christian Legal Centre (CLC)