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Nepal’s Christians look forward to first official Christmas

The Christian community in Nepal is looking forward to celebrating its first official Christmas and Christians in the UK are being asked to show their support.

No end to 'hate campaign' in India

No end is in sight for the “hate campaign” against Christians and Dalits (formerly known as untouchables) in India where after three months displaced victims are still not able to return home.

Experts weigh in on 'pardon' of John Lennon over Jesus comment

The recent comment touted by some media outlets as the Vatican’s forgiveness of Beatles legend John Lennon is not quite the papal pardon many think it to be.

CAP: Government must do more to protect vulnerable from financial crisis

Church Action on Poverty has said that some aspects of the Government’s Pre-Budget Report would help people hit hardest by the current financial crisis, but warned that more still needs to be done.

Reformed leaders visit north-east Asia churches

Leaders of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) have completed a three-week pastoral visit to Northeast Asia, calling it an important time of listening to a significant branch of the Reformed family.

Licences to research hybrid embryos 'illegal', say groups

The Government's fertility body acted illegally in granting permission to two universities to research animal human hybrid embryos, claim the Christian Legal Centre and Comment on Reproductive Ethics.

Starbucks, Fairtrade Foundation to support smallscale farmers

Starbucks UK and the Fairtrade Foundation have today announced details of the company’s industry-leading support for small-scale coffee farmers.

Sara Groves pokes fun at seasonal 'wrap rage'

It's not only Amazon customers who are fed up nursing war wounds from mountains of unnecessary product packaging. Critically-acclaimed singer-songwriter Sara Groves takes a humorous look at what is beind dubbed 'wrap rage' in her new Christmas single 'Toy Packaging'.

Care for the Family helps churches engage

Care for the Family has hailed the success of its 'Engage' conference to refresh and re-energise church leaders in their service for the Lord.

WEA Theological Commission appoints Thacker as new chairman

The World Evangelical Alliance Theological Commission has appointed the head of theology for the UK Evangelical Alliance as its new chairman.

Wright: Why do good in a hopeless world?

Church of England Bishop N T Wright asks Harvard students why people should continue to do good in a world where hope seems hard to find.

Christian bus adverts declare Good News to London's commuters

Adverts hit 200 London buses telling commuters about the Good News of the birth of Jesus Christ.

'Don't be a stranger to migrants,' churches told

From Tongan rugby players in Wales to a Vietnamese boat person turned doctor in Norfolk, migrants’ stories will be featured through a special photographic exhibition challenging Christians to show Christmas spirit to strangers.

Church encourages people to wait for what they want this Christmas

The Church of England has launched a new website encouraging people not only to reflect on what they truly want this Christmas but also to rediscover the joys of waiting for it.

DecembeRadio Celebrates Christmas with digital EP

Slanted Records’ recording artists DecembeRadio are bringing in the Christmas season with a new three-song digital EP entitled Comfort & Joy, which will be available at online outlets on November 25.

Jeremy Camp speaks louder than before with new release

Jeremy Camp is speaking louder than before with his brand new album, which hit stores and online media on Tuesday.