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Nuns give away convent in 'Dragon's Den' style contest to re-imagine a new Christian community
A group of nuns in Norfolk are to give away their convent and its grounds to any individual, church or group who can reimagine the site as a place of Christian community for the 21st century.

Theologians and composers mentored by Sir James MacMillan to premiere new Christian music in Scotland
A dozen young theologians and composers will premiere six new compositions of Christian music at the TheoArtistry Festival at the University of St Andrews next month, in a project mentored by the Scottish composer Sir James MacMillan.
UN delays Syria ceasefire vote as carnage escalates in eastern Ghouta
The UN Security Council yesterday delayed a vote on a demand for a 30-day ceasefire in Syria, where pro-government warplanes have been pounding the last rebel bastion near Damascus in one of the deadliest bombing campaigns of the seven-year civil war.

Game of Thrones High Septon actor finds lost document in Vatican archives
A Game of Thrones actor has found a document in the Vatican archives that sheds light on a painful episode in the life of one of the Catholic Churches most controversial thinkers.

Cult weddings in Church of England buildings could become a reality, bishop warns
Lightsabers and Death Stars are not typical companions to confetti and warm prosecco as the bride walks down the aisle on a summer's afternoon.

Christian charity wins top award in Sunday Times Best Companies list
Christian charity The Message Trust has been awarded first place in The Sunday Times' annual Best Companies survey, in the Not-For-Profits category.

'Fixer Upper' star Joanna Gaines reveals she was bullied for being half Asian; but God had a purpose for her
Watching "Fixer Upper" stars Chip and Joanna Gaines blaze a trail on home design and television, it's hard to imagine that one of them used to be a victim of bullying.

Rick Warren on how Christians can overcome discouragement and doubt?
It's not easy being a Christian, and there are many things that hinder believers from becoming the man or woman that God truly wants them to be.

A prayer for Congo and South Sudan
Christians around the world have been called to pray today for those affected by the conflicts in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Duggar family news: Is Jessa Seewald expecting baby number 3?
Could another Duggar grandbaby be possibly on the way? Rumor has it that Jessa Duggar is already pregnant with her third baby, but the family from "Counting On" has yet to confirm it.

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez go to church after returning from Jamaican vacation
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez's renewed relationship is seemingly going from strength to strength as both continue to develop their relationship together with God.

The gift of beauty: How shared creativity can give us a fresh experience of God
I long to see us using our gifts and creative passions and giving them back to God.

Archbishop of Canterbury backs Pope Francis' call for day of prayer and fasting for South Sudan and Congo
The Archbishop of Canterbury is backing a call by Pope Francis for a day of prayer and fasting tomorrow for the people of South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Catholic weddings could take place in Church of England buildings
Catholic weddings could take place in Church of England buildings in what would be a radical change to marriage law in the UK.

Billy Graham, Harringay, 1954: Memories of a crusade counsellor
More than 60 years ago a fiery young American evangelist hit the British religious scene like a bombshell.

Has the prophet Isaiah's seal just been found in Jerusalem?
An imprint of the hand of the Prophet Isaiah himself may have created an 8th century BC seal impression discovered in First Temple remains near Jerusalem's Temple Mount, according to an archaeologist at the Hebrew University Dr Eilat Mazar.