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Helter Skelter opens in Norwich Cathedral
Helter Skelter opens in Norwich Cathedral

The Dean of Norwich was the first down the new - and rather controversial - helter skelter installed inside Norwich Cathedral.

The end of the orphanage? Christian adoption campaigner Krish Kandiah hopes so
The end of the orphanage? Christian adoption campaigner Krish Kandiah hopes so

Christians are being urged to radically re-think their investment in overseas orphanages and consider giving instead to family-based forms of care.

Save the Titanic shipyard, pleads Church leader

A Church of Ireland bishop is appealing to the Government to step in to save the historic shipyard that built the Titanic from insolvency.

The newly-discovered 'church' is neither biblical nor apostolic
The newly-discovered 'church' is neither biblical nor apostolic

A great claim – but typical for the summer season. It requires deflating almost completely.

Capernaum and the 'House of Peter': what we can and can't say about it
Capernaum and the 'House of Peter': what we can and can't say about it

How do we evaluate claims that we can identify the 'House of Peter'?

Zimbabwe food crisis is 'pushing families to the brink of starvation'
Zimbabwe food crisis is 'pushing families to the brink of starvation'

Economic turmoil and extreme weather have combined with devastating consequences for millions of people in Zimbabwe facing serious food shortages.

After 10 years of Boko Haram violence, an end to the bloodshed remains elusive
After 10 years of Boko Haram violence, an end to the bloodshed remains elusive

Nigerian officials have repeatedly claimed victory over Boko Haram, yet the insecurity continues.

Militants cut off the ears of women in horrific attack on Christian village
Militants cut off the ears of women in horrific attack on Christian village

The barbarism of Boko Haram, an Islamist militant group, has reached new heights after reports of women having their ears chopped off during an attack on a Christian village.

Church minister remembers Scotland's 'incredible' oldest man, who has died aged 111
Church minister remembers Scotland's 'incredible' oldest man, who has died aged 111

"A most welcoming and encouraging man who was a great supporter of the local church and served as an Elder for many years."

A picture tells a thousands words: Wakefield Cathedral photo installation spotlights special journeys
A picture tells a thousands words: Wakefield Cathedral photo installation spotlights special journeys

A picture postcard artshow has gone on display at Wakefield Cathedral offering a snapshot of people's favourite places and journeys.

Story of church minister War hero comes to the Edinburgh Festival for the first time
Story of church minister War hero comes to the Edinburgh Festival for the first time

The moving story of a church minister who risked his life to save more than 2,000 Allied service personnel from the Nazis is being told for the first time at the Edinburgh Festival.

The YMCA at 175: from a small drapery store to a global Christian youth movement
The YMCA at 175: from a small drapery store to a global Christian youth movement

It all started on June 6, 1844 when a young George Williams met with 11 other colleagues in a upstairs room of a drapery store situated a few yards from St Paul's Cathedral.

Christian ex-MP Fiona Onasanya struck off as solicitor
Christian ex-MP Fiona Onasanya struck off as solicitor

Shamed former Labour MP Fiona Onasanya, who was convicted of perverting the course of justice to avoid a speeding charge, has been struck off as a solicitor.

World Vision launches major drive to find new sponsors for 1,000 girls in poverty
World Vision launches major drive to find new sponsors for 1,000 girls in poverty

The #1000Girls campaign has the ambitious goal of seeing 1,000 more girls in poverty sponsored by the time of the International Day of the Girl on October 11.

What do we do when we've lost the passion for Christ we once had?
What do we do when we've lost the passion for Christ we once had?

Whilst I've never experienced walking out on God; like many I've experienced low ebbs in my Christian journey.

Winning people, not arguments
Winning people, not arguments

Paul praised the Athenians on their good intent and didn't humiliate them. This is how he won people.