Charlie Boyd

People of Haiti face ‘long and painful journey’

The Disasters Emergency Committee has admitted that there are still severe challenges in bringing aid to survivors of the January 12 earthquake that struck Haiti.

Portsmouth church re-launches chill-out zone for Friday night revellers

A church in Portsmouth will open its doors once again to welcome late-night revellers when it re-launches next week.

Christian Party welcomes referendum on electoral reform

The Christian Party has welcomed news that a referendum is to take place next year on electoral reform.

Tearfund launches appeal to fight hunger in Zimbabwe

Tearfund has launched a new appeal to help impoverished Zimbabweans stave off the threat of extreme hunger.

Send-a-radio campaign to save lives in developing world

Christian charity Feba has launched a new campaign to send radios to people around the world suffering from poverty or disaster.

Micah Challenge calls Christians to pray and act for world’s poor

Around 100 million Christians are expected to pray and promise to remember the poor on October 10.

Bishops encouraged to go ‘back to school’

Bishops going ‘back to school’ for a day is just one of many ways the Church of England plans to celebrate 200 years since the opening of the first free church schools in England and Wales.

Novel recipe book raises £25,000 for Tearfund

A Christian couple have donated more than £25,000 to Tearfund thanks to sales of their best-selling cookbook featuring recipes from around the world.

Tutu brands England’s World Cup performance ‘abysmal’

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has waded into the chorus of criticism ringing over the England squad following their lacklustre performances against the USA and Algeria.

Scotland gets its first bike blessing

Cyclists in Glasgow are being invited to bring their bikes to St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral for Scotland’s first ever bike blessing.

Funding crisis threatens work of prison ministry

An evangelist says his ministry among prisoners has come under threat as a result of a funding crisis brought on by the financial crisis.

MP thanks Christians for prayers after stabbing

An East London MP who was stabbed by one of his constituents last month has thanked Christians for their prayers and supports.

Churches encouraged to give wedding guests a day to remember too

New resources have been developed by the Church of England to help churches make wedding days a special occasion for the guests too.

Born-again Christian minister enters Big Brother house

A born-again Christian minister who believes in UFOs and time travel is one of the 14 contestants selected for the last ever series of Big Brother.

Vigil held for Eritrea\'s persecuted believers
Vigil held for Eritrea's persecuted believers

A vigil was held outside the Eritrean Embassy in London this week in protest of religious persecution and human rights abuses taking place in Eritrea.

Compassion UK chief in Kilimanjaro climb for new Haiti hospital

The head of Compassion UK is set to climb Mt Kilimanjaro to raise funds for a new hospital in Haiti.