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Survey finds most Brits don't believe in nativity story
The majority of Britons do not believe in the historical truth of the nativity story about the birth of Jesus, a new survey has found.
Churches unwrapping fresh ways of celebrating Christmas
Nation prepares for a babyâs birth that changed the world.
Taking Jesus into the community
One Newquay artist wants to make sure his local community meets Christ this Christmas.
India steps up security to keep Christians safe at Christmas
Police in India have stepped up security across India but especially in trouble hotspots Orissa and Karnataka to ensure a peaceful Christmas for Christians.
Lichfield Cathedral and Salvation Army celebrate bumper carol concert
The Lichfield Cathedral Special Choir and the Cannock Salvation Army Citadel are celebrating the huge turnout at the cathedralâs traditional annual carol concert.
Archbishop questions human cost of economic measures
A response to the economic downturn must not come at the expense of the most vulnerable, says the Archbishop of Canterbury.
CSW condemns UN defamation resolution
CSW joins international human rights defenders and organisations in condemning a resolution issued by the United Nations General Assembly, which represents a threat to freedom of expression and freedom of religion.
Christian arrests in Eritrea âtroublingâ, says persecution watchdog
The detention of more than 100 Christian men, women and children in Eritrea is âdeeply troublingâ, says one group working to support the persecuted church.
Britain remembers Lockerbie 20 years on
Memorial services were held on Sunday to mark 20 years since a flight bound for New York was blown up over the Scottish town of Lockerbie.
US megachurch grieves death of Christmas show performer
Following the fatal fall of a young actress during a Christmas performance at a Cincinnati megachurch, four special services that will focus on helping to process the loss are being held this weekend.
Orissa Christians hope for peaceful Christmas after shutdown called off
Christians in Orissa, India, can cheerfully celebrate Christmas this year. The state government has officially called off the proposed statewide shutdown called by the nationalist group Sangh Parivar on December 25.
Church insurers link up with bouncers on church security
Church insurers Congregational have linked up with a firm of bouncers to offer churches advice on how to deal with troublesome visitors.
United Reformed Churches hungry for renewal
The United Reformed Church is celebrating the early success of a three-year campaign launched this Advent to breathe new life into its congregations.
Rick Warren praises Obama's courage amid uproar
Amid a firestorm of criticism from pro-choice and gay marriage supporters, Pastor Rick Warren has called President-elect Barack Obama courageous for taking the risk of choosing him to deliver the inaugural invocation.
Breakaway Anglican parishes win lawsuit over property
A Fairfax County judge has allowed nearly a dozen conservative congregations that broke from The Episcopal Church in the US to keep their church property.
Council wins civil partnerships appeal
An employment appeal tribunal ruled on Friday that a north London council had not acted unlawfully in disciplining a Christian registrar who refused to perform same-sex civil partnership ceremonies.