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Expanding Churches Identify Holy Spirit as Origin of Growth

A new survey has shown that 65 per cent of Christians who are part of expanding churches attribute their growth to movements in the Holy Spirit.

Archbishop of Canterbury Speaks out on Veil Row

The Archbishop of Canterbury has won the support of senior Church of England leaders has he defended the right of Muslim women to wear the veil and Christians to wear the cross.

Online Game Educates Children to React in Disasters

An online game that teaches children how to react when disaster strikes has been launched by Christian Aid.

Integrity Media Launches 'Devotional' Mobile Phone Service

Integrity Media recently announced the launch of a mobile phone service that provides daily devotions, insights and a vast range of inspiring content directly to mobile phones by Christian leaders, artists and ministries.

Proposals for Faith Schools Quota Abandoned

Proposals to force faith schools across England to accept intake from other faiths and those of no faith have been abandoned, Alan Johnson, the Education Secretary has reported.

Christian Aid Commissions Famous War Artist to Depict 'Children in Conflict'

A famous war artist was commissioned by Christian Aid to produce a series of paintings that portrays children in conflicts around the world.

Leading German Protestant Expresses Shock at Afghanistan Skull Photos

The head of the Evangelical Church in Germany has expressed shock over recently published photos showing German soldiers in Afghanistan desecrating a human skull.

Church of England Welcomes Johnson's Faith Schools Announcement

The Church of England has welcomed the conclusion of discussions between Alan Johnson and the Catholic Education Service which concluded with the announcement that mandatory quotas for faith schools have been scrapped.

Christian Aid Commissions Famous War Artist to Depict 'Children in Conflict'

A famous war artist was commissioned by Christian Aid to produce a series of paintings that portrays children in conflicts around the world.

Bishop Calls for Protection of the Unborn Child

The Bishop of Paisley has called for human beings to be protected even before birth as the Abortion Act marks its 39th year. The bishop made the comments at a special

Proposals for Faith Schools Quota Abandoned

Proposals to force faith schools across England to accept intake from other faiths and those of no faith have been abandoned, Alan Johnson, the Education Secretary has reported...

Climate Campaigners: Blair Needs to Push More

Only 4 per cent of the nation's population thinks Prime Minister Tony Blair has made effective progress on climate change, despite his claim that Europe must lead the way on conversion to a low carbon economy at last week's EU energy summit.

Leading Methodists to Join March on Climate Change

Little over a week remains until thousands of campaigners gather in London to take part in a march on climate change and leading figures from the Methodist Church will be joining them to make their voices heard

New Church of England Book Challenges Rural Churches

Churches in the countryside should consider setting up farmers' markets and using school buildings after hours to organise café-style events to reach out to rural communities, argues a new book released today by the Church of England.

New Church of England Book Challenges Rural Churches to Fresh Expressions

A new Church of England book is challenging rural churches to maximise the use of their existing church buildings in a bid to boost mission and bring the rural community church.

Leading Methodists to Join March on Climate Change

Leading figures from the Methodist Church will be among the thousands of campaigners from across Britain calling for urgent action on climate change at a major rally in just over one week's time.