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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)
Pope faces protests following Africa tour
Pope Benedict XVI was greeted by protests upon his arrival to the Vatican, following his comments against contraception during his trip to Africa.
Pope calls on Africa to help needy
Pope Benedict XVI wrapped up his Africa tour Monday by urging the continent to help the poor and to overcome its corruption problem.
Blair helps dedicate new baptism centre in Jordan
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has helped dedicate a Christian baptism centre in Jordan.
Service celebrates 200th anniversary of Braille inventor
Around 450 people gathered on Saturday at St. Martin-in-the-fields Church in London to celebrate the bicentenary of Louis Braille, the Frenchman who created the Braille alphabet used by blind and partially sighted people around the world.
Muslim militiaman turned missionary spreading peace of Christ
Hicham Chehab is a missionary with a difference. A Lebanese-born Muslim, he took up arms with his brother during the Lebanese Civil War between Christians and Muslims. His brother was killed by Christians and he himself still bears the scar of an attack by Christians. Despite this he says the teachings of Jesus led him to a life of spreading the peace of the Gospel.
Graham Fest hits Uruguay
The Festival of Hope with American evangelist Franklin Graham held this past weekend was the largest Christian event in Uruguayâs history, reports the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.
Pastor insists killer turned believer is not dangerous
A convicted child killer who is staying temporarily at the home of an evangelical pastor in Chichester, New Hampshire, says his conversion to Christianity 16 years ago has made him a different man.
Student body says radical Christianity thriving at universities
Increasing numbers of British students are exploring radical and open-minded forms of Christianity, according to the Student Christian Movement (SCM).
Church wants Welsh to legislate on own language
Matters concerning the Welsh language should be dealt with in Cardiff Bay, says the Presbyterian Church of Wales.
Big Daddy Weave promotes weight-loss campaign on tour
Big Daddy Weave frontman Mike Weaver is promoting his campaign to lose 90lb in 2009 in the band's latest tour.
Re:Creation - A modern day Messiah
United Reformed Church minister Derek Wensley is fulfilling his dream of creating a modern day biblical oratorio following in the tradition of Handel's "Messiah" and Haydn's "Creation".
Hope08 makes significant impact
A report by the theology think tank Theos has found that more than 80 per cent of the churches, groups and individuals taking part in Hope08 last year believe the movement made a tangible difference to their communities.
Christians echo Obama's 'new beginnings' call for Iran
Christian broadcasting ministry SAT-7 PARS has echoed US President Barack Obamaâs call for âNew beginningsâ in the Islamic state of Iran.