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Art Exhibition on Christian Persecution Opens in Oxford
The 'Art of Persecution', a new exhibition of art work examining the phenomenon of Christian persecution opens this week in Oxford and is set to lift the lid on the widespread persecution faced by Christians around the world.
Minister and Clergy Training Centre Receives Planning Permission
Churchgoers in the Diocese of Lichfield have received a massive boost with news that planners at Stafford Borough Council have given permission for a significant development to Shallowford House, the Lichfield diocesan conference centre.
Narnia Sequel Prince Caspian Takes Action in New Zealand
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, the second motion picture adaptation of CS Lewis' beloved series of literary classics, recently began principal photography on location in Auckland, New Zealand.
Natalie Grant Completes Seventh Studio Recording
Gospel Music Association's reigning Female Vocalist of the Year, Natalie Grant, has completed work on her seventh album and first studio recording in two years.
Art Exhibition on Christian Persecution Opens in Oxford
The 'Art of Persecution', a new exhibition of art work examining the phenomenon of Christian persecution opens this week in Oxford and is set to lift the lid on the widespread persecution faced by Christians around the world.
'Thou Shalt Laugh' Airs on World's Largest Christian Network
Thou Shalt Laugh, the biggest-selling Christian comedy DVD of all time, made its network television debut in the US Saturday on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN).
Faith Schools Should Not Have Own Admissions Process, says Think Tank
A report from a leading think tank has argued that faith schools should not be their own admissions authorities unless they select students by ability only.
Salvation Army Assists after Virgin Train Derailment
Salvation Army emergency teams from across Lancashire and Merseyside have been assisting emergency services at the site of the major Virgin train derailment in Cumbria last week.
Minister and Clergy Training Centre Receives Planning Permission
Churchgoers in the Diocese of Lichfield have received a massive boost with news that planners at Stafford Borough Council have given permission for a significant development to Shallowford House, the Lichfield diocesan conference centre.
Church Curate Praises Community Compassion After Cumbria Rail Crash
A church curate has praised the small community of Grayrigg at the weekend, for their "tremendous effort" in offering aid and compassion to the victims of the Cumbria rail crash.
Topshop to Launch Fair Trade Fashion Label
Today, more than five million people across 58 developing countries benefit from the international fair trade system, Tearfund recently reported. Now more people will benefit as high street clothing brand Topshop works with People Tree, a fair trade fashion label, this March.
US Christians Continue to Welcome Anglican Communiqué on Episcopal Church
US Christians continue to respond to the communiqué released by the Primates of the Anglican Communion in Tanzania which asks that the US Episcopal Church "make an unequivocal common covenant" by September 30 that it will not authorise same-gender blessings or consecrate gay bishops.
Westminster Abbey to Commemorate Bicentenary of Slave Abolition
Westminster Abbey is marking the bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act with three free events in March. The first event will be held Monday 19 March at 6.15pm in St Margaret's Church, Westminister Abbey. A lecture entitled 'Olaudah Equiano, Black Abolitionist' will be led by Professor Vincent Carretta, Author and Associate Chair of the Department of English, University of Maryland.
Church of England to Create 100,000 New Faith School Places
The Church of England is preparing to create up to 100,000 places across 100 schools over the next four years...
Pope Benedict Defends Right to Life
The head of the world's 1.1 billion Roman Catholics has condemned artificial insemination and other medical tests, in a speech to the Pontifical Academy for Life.
Archbishop of York Leads Wilberforce Service
The Archbishop of York has led a special service to commemorate the life and achievement of William Wilberforce, an anti-slavery campaigner who was central to the eventual abolition of the slave trade.