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Resources for churches marking Holocaust Memorial Day

The Council of Christians and Jews (CCJ) has created resources to help churches relate the themes of the Holocaust to their services on 27 January.

Court hears Glasgow abortion midwife appeals

The Court of Session in Edinburgh has held appeal hearings on the case of two midwives seeking to uphold the right of conscience objection to abortion.

Children suffering in Mali conflict, warns World Vision
Children suffering in Mali conflict, warns World Vision

There could be "severe humanitarian consequences" for children in Mali unless immediate steps are taken to guarantee their security, says World Vision.

Persecuted church inspires faith among young Christians
Persecuted church inspires faith among young Christians

Open Doors and Youth for Christ have teamed up to create an exciting new resource for youth groups.

Plea to Justin Bieber to remember influence on young fans
Plea to Justin Bieber to remember influence on young fans

The author of BELIEBER: Fame, Faith and the Heart of Justin Bieber is calling on the pop idol to remember his responsibility to young fans after he was recently snapped smoking what appeared to be weed.

Louie Giglio pulls out of Obama inauguration

Passion founder Louie Giglio has decided to withdraw from US President Barack Obama's inauguration

Don\'t rush same-sex marriage legislation, says Church
Don't rush same-sex marriage legislation, says Church

The Church of England has urged the Government not to rush bringing forward legislation on same-sex marriage.

Cuba: Church leaders denounce government threats to destroy church

Leaders of the Apostolic Movement, a fast-growing unregistered network of protestant churches, have condemned threats by government officials to destroy church property in the central Cuban city of Camaguey.

Sudan cracks down on South Sudanese Christians

Sudanese authorities rang in the new year by bulldozing a church building outside Khartoum because it belonged to Christians of South Sudanese origin and lacked a permit, a source said.

Don\'t forget Haiti, says priest
Don't forget Haiti, says priest

A Jesuit priest has pleaded with people in the UK to remember the plight of Haitians three years after a powerful earthquake devastated much of the country.

Journey of a lifetime
Journey of a lifetime

It wasn't the journey Marten Holmes originally had in mind. Last autumn, his plan was to ride a bicycle from John O'Groats to Land's End. But his recurring heart problems put an end to that.

Christian Aid looks to secure long-term future

Christian Aid is moving to ensure generous giving and a positive future with fundraising training for over a hundred of its regional and headquarters staff.

Focus on a higher purpose this year
Focus on a higher purpose this year

Christ for all Nations evangelist Daniel Kolenda is encouraging Christians not to allow fear to hold them back from realising their full potential.

Priests outline gay marriage concerns
Priests outline gay marriage concerns

A letter strongly criticising the legalisation of gay marriage has been signed by more than a thousand Roman Catholic priests

Les Misérables: God\'s grace on the big screen
Les Misérables: God's grace on the big screen

As the world's longest-running musical comes to cinema screens, it's time to pause and question why Les Misérables is loved by so many.

Busy season for Planetshakers
Busy season for Planetshakers

TV broadcasts, conference and album release make a busy season for Planetshakers