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Leprosy Mission launches new website

The Leprosy Mission England and Wales has launched a brand new website to make its online presence far more accessible, attractive and informative.

Methodist Church breaks new ground with greater youth leadership

Young people are on the verge of becoming empowered by ground-breaking changes that will be the talk of this year's Methodist Youth Conference.

Church wants Government to work with Eco-Congregations on climate change

The Church of Scotland is calling on the Scottish Government to make better use of what it believes to be a hitherto untapped resource in the battle against global warming - the church.

Sara Groves makes an impact with message of justice and hope

Sara Groves tells of God's heart for the suffering in her ART*MUSIC*JUSTICE tour with Brandon Heath, Derek Webb, Sandra McCracken and Charlie Peacock.

China: State church reaches out to house churches

The official church organisation recognised by the Chinese Government says it sympathises with the country's house churches and is willing to provide them with Bibles.

Campaigners tell Brown to call time on global greed

Campaigners representing church groups and NGOs will today urge Brown to call time on the global greed they say is behind the worst financial crisis in history.

Pope to Muslims: Religious persecution is unacceptable

Religious persecution is not acceptable, Pope Benedict XVI said Friday following a historic meeting between top Catholic and Muslim leaders.

Christians pray for persecuted church on Sunday

Christians worldwide are praying for the persecuted church on Sunday with special emphasis this year on Christians in India and Iraq.

Church services honour Britain's fallen

Thousands of people across the country are heading to their local churches today for special services to remember the servicemen and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

Youth workers must strengthen own relationship with God - conference

"Youth workers must strengthen their own relationship with God before leading young people." This is the message underpinning this year's Youthwork: the conference.

Faith groups search for a common voice on global challenges

Christians and Muslims with come together this week to explore how they can use a common voice to speak out on world issues.

MP: Faith is compatible with Liberal politics

Justice Committee Chairman Sir Alan Beith MP spoke earlier in the month on Liberal politics and its compatibility with the Christian faith.

Hereford Diocese to launch Advent appeal for Tanzania

For the first time ever, the Diocese of Hereford is to launch an appeal for funds during Advent, the four weeks leading up to Christmas.

Georgian, Russian Orthodox Churches ponder South Ossetia

Representatives of the Georgian Orthodox Church were in Moscow this week for meetings with Russian Orthodox Church and Kremlin leaders on the future of breakaway region South Ossetia.

UK's black Christian leaders hail Obama victory

Black Christian Leaders Forum hails victory of Barack Obama as the first black US president.

Activist killing sparks fresh attacks on Indian Christians

The murder of a senior Hindu activist by suspected Maoists has sparked fresh violence on Christians in the Indian state of Orissa.