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Pentecostal bishop says churches must serve their local community

“It is imperative churches play an active role in their locality by providing services for the young, vulnerable and disadvantaged within their vicinity,” says Bishop Danny Bennett, leader of Shiloh Worship Centre (SWC) in Thornton Heath, Croydon, South London.

Movement demands consultation on compulsory sex ed for five-year-olds

The Fair Sex Movement is calling for a public consultation on the Government’s controversial proposals to make sex and relationship education a statutory requirement for children five years old and over in all England's schools.

100,000 atheist Britons seek 'de-baptism' from Christianity

More than 100,000 Britons have downloaded “certificates of de-baptism” on the Internet to cut ties with the Christian faith.

Church councils call on NATO to reject nuclear weapons

A coalition of church councils have called on NATO to work towards a world free of nuclear weapons.

Lord Falconer backs disestablishment of CoE

The issue of disestablishing the Church of England is “in the air”, says Lord Falconer of Thoroton, the former Lord Chancellor.

Archbishop says 'no time for alibis' on international development

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has warned politicians that now is “no time for alibis” on meeting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). He also praised Prime Minister Gordon Brown for his role in promoting the MDGs.

Churches highlight new evidence on problem gambling

The Commons Delegated Legislative Committee has reviewed Government proposals to double the stake and the prize money for pub gambling machines. For the first time ever, this would increase the levels of prize money available to casual gamblers to above the level of weekly benefits.

Brown says 'markets need morality'

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called upon the world to to help bring the world out of the global recession by living according to the “deep moral sense” shared by all faiths.

Jason Eaton is holding ‘nothing back' with debut EP

JEM Records recording artist Jason Eaton has released his debut EP, Nothing Back, as a digital exclusive, available through iTunes and other major online outlets, including Amazon.com.

Churches dismiss BNP’s Jesus election poster

Three British Churches have dismissed a new advertising campaign to be launched by the BNP featuring Jesus and his teaching on persecution.

Living conditions in North Korea 'very bad'

While international attention is focused on North Korea’s rocket threat, a citizen living inside the country has raised another concern that often is overlooked.

Spanish Archbishop calls on Catholics to oppose abortion

The Archbishop of Granada, Javier Martinez, has encouraged Spanish Catholics to show their opposition to abortion by wearing a white bow during Holy Week.

Art exhibition to help fund historic churches

An art exhibition depicting some of the UK’s most historic churches has been opened to raise money for the upkeep of the churches.

N Ireland Catholics to announce education transfer plans

The Northern Irish Catholic Commission on Education says it will announce its plans for transferring primary school students to the next level of education at a later date.

Report tells of 'underground lives' of asylum seekers

A report by Positive Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers (PAFRAS) has revealed the difficulties of failed asylum seekers in the UK.

Archbishop warns against embracing secularism

A leading Catholic clergyman has said that Britain has increasingly abandoned spiritual and moral principles in favour of secularism and warned that such a change had damaged social cohesion.