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Beat the credit crunch - book a church wedding, says bishop
The Bishop of Birmingham, Rt Rev David Urquhart, will help engaged couples slice a huge chunk off the cost of their wedding at the National Wedding Show in Birmingham this weekend.
Northern Ireland peace vigils draw thousands
Thousands of people have joined in peace vigils across Northern Ireland, sending a clear message to republican dissidents that they are against violence.
Church leaders express sorrow at high school shooting
Germany's Church leaders have expressed their sympathy for victims of Wednesday's killing spree in the southern German town of Winnenden.
Graham: US Must Lead in Solving Sudan Crisis
American evangelist and humanitarian leader Franklin Graham has called upon President Barack Obama to immediately appoint a special envoy to Sudan to help resolve the growing threat of chaos there after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Sudanâs sitting president.
Three Christians killed in Eritrea for refusing to denounce faith
International Christian Concern (ICC) reports that three Christians have been tortured and killed in Eritrea for refusing to denounce their faith.
Christians still being attacked in Orissa, warns Archbishop
Attacks against Christians in Orissa are continuing despite reassurances from the Indian Government of greater security, warns the Archbishop of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar.
Church offers training on redundancy, unemployment and debt
Clergy and others involved in churches in Worcestershire and Dudley will learn more about how the current difficult financial situation could affect their congregations at a workshop on redundancy, unemployment and debt next Wednesday.
DC Talk singer joins Newsboys
After 22 years and more than 2000 shows, newsboys frontman Peter Furler will no longer front the band in concert. dc Talk's Michael Tait will instead be touring with the band as lead singer with Peter making special appearances throughout the year.
New book declares God is not dead
Christian philosopher and apologist Peter S Williams considers the arguments of âthe new atheistsâ and finds them wanting in his new book A Scepticâs Guide to Atheism.
Hampshire schools given green light to debate creationism
New guidance for secondary schools in Hampshire gives teachers the green light to hold discussions in class on creationism and intelligent design alongside evolution.
Australia follows Obama in lifting ban on overseas abortion funding
The Australian Government has ended a 13-year ban on federal aid funds going to NGOs that promote or perform abortions.
Church leaders say attacks will not derail peace process
Senior church leaders in Ireland have vowed that the murders of two soldiers and a policeman by republican dissidents will not force Northern Ireland back to its troubled past.
Priest sets up prayer group for Saudi regime
An Indian Catholic priest has set up prayer groups dedicated to praying for Saudi Arabia and its King, despite being imprisoned by the regime which outlaws all religions but Islam.
Cardinal urges 'self-confidence and courage' in face of secularism
Cardinal Pell of Australia has spoken of growing intolerance and suppression of Christianity among secularist governments, who use the ideology of âtolerance and diversityâ to silence Christians.
Egyptian Christian burned alive
A young Christian man was set on fire by a Muslim man in Egypt after a rumour circulated that he had had a relationship with the Muslim manâs sister.
Christians hear of suffering in Burma
A 20-year-old Burmese woman told 150 delegates attending the Global Day of Prayer for Burma on Saturday that âunless the situation in Burma changes, I will never see my father againâ.