Jenna Lyle

Afghanistan: Tributes paid to slain Christian aid worker

Tributes have been paid to a Christian aid worker shot dead in Afghanistan on Monday.

European Protestants work on common euthanasia position

European Protestants met in Vienna last week for a consultation to begin the process of drawing up a common position on euthanasia.

Aspinall re-elected to head Anglican Church of Australia

The Anglican Church of Australia has re-elected Dr Phillip Aspinall, Archbishop of Brisbane, as its leader for a second term.

More than 2,000 men join Bigger Breakfast

More than 2,000 men joined in the Bigger Breakfast at the weekend, an initiative of the Baptist Men's Movement to bring more men to church.

Christians urged to pray for persecuted church

Churches around the world will join in prayer for the millions of Christians worldwide who continue to be persecuted for their faith.

Credit crunch turning people to unhealthy food, says CAP

More than 50 per cent of people in the UK are in a worse financial state than last year as older generation bears the brunt of the credit crunch, says Christians Against Poverty.

YWAM issues call to prayer and fasting for India

Youth With A Mission is calling on its 17,000 workers worldwide to join in three days of prayer and fasting for the church in India as it continues to face violent attacks from Hindu radicals.

Second church underway in Qatar

The foundation stone of Qatar's second Anglican church was laid on Sunday in a ceremony presided over by the Bishop of Cyprus.

RAF sergeant, scientist and footballer among new Lichfield clergy

Lichfield Diocese looks forward to 22 new deacons who were ordained over the weekend. They include a former RAF sergeant, scientist, former schoolboy footballer, car salesman and farmer.

Ecstasy debate shouldn't obscure prevention - charity

The ongoing debate on whether to downgrade ecstasy should not obscure the need for education, prevention and treatment, says George Ruston, head of Christian drugs education charity Hope UK.

Brown losing out to Cameron on poverty front, poll finds

A new poll from Christian development agency World Vision has found waning public confidence in Gordon Brown's ability to secure greater action from other international leaders on poverty.

'Promised Land' conference gives fresh perspective on Israel-Palestine conflict

The World Council of Church's 'Promised Land' conference has thrown up fresh theological perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Zimbabwe bishops urge healing and reconciliation

After the signing of a new power sharing agreement, huge challenges remain in Zimbabwe, says the Secretary General of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops' Conference.

Time to 'think again' on Darwin, says Church of England

The bicentenary next year of Charles Darwin's birth is a good time for the Church of England to think again about the impact of his natural selection theory on religious thinking, says the Church of England's Director of mission and Public Affairs.

Royal Society professor faces creationism backlash

Nobel Prize winners have called for the sacking of the Royal Society's director of education after he said last week that creationism should be taught as part of the science curriculum at schools.

Development agency gives cautious welcome to Zimbabwe power sharing

Catholic development agency Progressio has given a cautious welcome to Zimbabwe's new power sharing agreement announced by South African President Thabo Mbeki last week.