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500th anniversary of birth of George Wishart marked
Over a hundred people gathered in St Andrews on Friday to mark the quincentenary of the birth of George Wishart.Â

North India church destroyed by 1,000-strong mob
Shouting religious slogans, a mob estimated at 1,000 people has destroyed a Christian church under construction in northern India, according to a report received from church leaders in the region. The attack occurred on Sunday, Aug. 25.

North Korea cancels US envoy's visit to seek Kenneth Bae's release
North Korea has revoked an invitation for a US envoy to travel to Pyongyang to seek the release of an American man, the US state department says.

The commonplace book of the Reverend Alexander Lamiliere
The RCB Library's 'Archive of the Month' for September will feature the commonplace book of the Reverend Alexander Lamiliere.
Free Church to meet Scottish Transport Minister over A9
Scottish Transport Minister Keith Brown will be meeting a delegation from the Free Church of Scotland over the dualling of the A9.

Archbishop of Armagh pays tribute to Seamus Heaney
The Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland has said he is "very saddened" to hear of the death of poet Seamus Heaney at the age of 75.

UK's decision against Syria military action welcomed
Christian Aid has welcomed the UK government's decision not to take part in military action against Syria.

US envoy seeks release of Kenneth Bae in Pyongyang visit
Robert King, the US Special Envoy for North Korean rights, has arrived in Pyongyang to request the discharge of Kenneth Bae.

UK Parliament hears Syrian Patriarch's peace appeal
Baroness Cox presents Gregorios III's plea during crucial debate on armed intervention

Young, hopeful and completely committed to God
At 24, Michael Mair is soon to become the Church of Scotland's youngest minister. He talks to Christian Today about what attracted him to the ministry and the experience of young people in an ageing Church.

Polish dance, stillness and bellringing on offer at Hereford's Night of the Churches
Churches in Hereford are putting on a special night programme inspired by the Nacht der Kirchen in the German city of Nuremberg.

New donor every two minutes at Greenbelt
Festivalgoers at this year's Greenbelt gave generously to the NHS's campaign to increase blood and organ donors among Christians.

Review: Aaron Ferris - State of Emergency
This album is medicine for the soul for any Christian who has fallen in love with their own comfortableness and forgotten the call to go and make disciples to the ends of the earth.

Review: About Time
Richard Curtis's new film may have an unlikely time-travel plot but it does allow the idea of a second chance to be explored with humour and poignancy.

Elaine Storkey steps down as Tearfund President
The academic and theologian is moving on after 16 years in the role

Religious Liberty Prayer Bulletin August 2013 update
Syria, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Iran, Russia and Somalia all in need of prayer