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David Suchet records the whole NIV Bible
David Suchet has made a 78 hour audio recording of the whole Bible, hoping to engage more people with Scripture.

Cathedrals get romantic this Valentine's Day
Liverpool Cathedral is offering couples the chance to enjoy a glass of bubbly as they take in beautiful views of the city from its tower this Valentine's Day.

25-year-old becomes Church of Scotland's youngest ordained minister
Michael Mair has become the youngest ordained minister in the Church of Scotland following a service last night.

Government abandons anti-annoyance laws
Government plans to introduce injunctions on annoying behaviour could have had "chilling effect" on freedom of speech

Worcester Diocese signs new partnership agreement with Magdeburg
Worcester Diocese and the Diocese of Magdeburg in eastern Germany noted the significance of their partnership in light of the centenary of the start of World War I this year

App encourages prayer for women considering abortion
Online for Life has launched a new app that connects supporters to one another and notifies them of prayer requests, local and national pro-life events and stories to be celebrated.

Newtownabbey Theatre bans 'blasphemous' Bible play
The Reduced Shakespeare Company's production of "The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged)" has been pulled from the Newtownabbey's Theatre at the Mill due to concerns raised by DUP Councillors.

Christian businesses and conscientious objection
Should businesses run by Christians be able to refrain from providing a service when it would require them to be in some way involved in a gay wedding?

New Testament scholar NT Wright on Paul and the faithfulness of God
The former Bishop of Durham was launching his eagerly anticipated Paul and the Faithfulness of God books

Taking another look at food waste in the light of C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters
How should we view food in light of my spiritual journey?

Liverpool Passion plays ask: 'Whom do you seek?'
Liverpool Cathedral is taking a fresh look at the events of Jesus' trial, crucifixion and resurrection during its annual Passion plays, this year with the thought-provoking theme: 'Whom do you seek?'

A call to Reach Beyond and share the gospel
Mission organisation HCJB Global has changed its name to Reach Beyond to reflect its ongoing commitment to sharing the gospel with the whole world.

Child cancer sufferers surprisingly resilient
Parents were more likely to think their children had symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder than the kids themselves

Protect yourself: easy passwords are making us vulnerable to fraud
Consumers are being encouraged to use a range of passwords online to protect themselves against fraud.

Spain's draft abortion bill welcomed
With moves towards increasing restrictions on abortion in Spain, one European advocacy group is encouraged by what it sees as a trend across Europe towards more pro-life attitudes

Persecution predicted to rise in North Korea
The leader of a North Korean ministry has warned that Christians are likely to face increased persecution under new guidelines released by the government.