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Bishop unveils UK's largest Christmas ad
The Bishop of Bolton has unveiled the UK's largest Christmas advert in Manchester.

Census results 'challenging but not discouraging', says Church
The Methodist Church has responded to today's Census figures with a renewed determination to serve others.

Census reveals fall in number of Christians
There has been a drop in the number of people in Britain identifying themselves as Christians, according to new data released from the 2011 Census.

Cathedral offers prog-rock Christmas
The Christmas concert at the Cathedral Church of St Nicholas in Newcastle is having the rock star treatment this year with the addition of the legendary Ian Anderson.

Third Day's 'I Need a Miracle' tops charts
Last week, Third Day hit number one on Billboard with "I Need A Miracle" from the band's latest and 12th studio album project, Miracle, which released on November 6.
Call for religious freedom on human rights day
Christian Solidarity Worldwide is calling for greater protection of religious freedom around the world.

Pray for peace in the Holy Land
Only lasting peace will stop the exodus of Christians from the land where Jesus was born, according to a bishop in the region.
Churches could become police 'access points'
Churches could become 'access points' for members of the public to report crime under new plans.
Zimbabwean Christians make stand against corruption
Thousands of Christians are marching in Zimbabwe this week to protest against corruption.

Church of England gets tweeting over Christmas
Church of England clergy are getting out their smartphones and tablets to share the meaning of Christmas via Twitter.
Launch of new guidelines for interreligious marriages
The Christian Muslim Forum has issued new guidelines in response to the increasing number of interreligious marriages.

Catholic and Orthodox Churches pray for unity
The Catholic Church and the Oriental Orthodox Churches came together on Thursday to pray for unity.

Gay marriage 'not beneficial for society'
The Church of England has warned the Government not to go ahead with plans to legalise gay marriage.

PM's assurances on gay marriage 'meaningless'
The Christian Legal Centre has criticised David Cameron over plans to introduce an Equal Civil Marriage Bill to Parliament next week.

Don't be a scrooge, Christians tell Chancellor
Anti-poverty campaigners will be delivering a copy of the Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol to George Osborne.

Jahmene Douglas on a mission to raise standards in music
He's loved for his shy and gentle manner, but X Factor finalist Jahmene Douglas has shown real strength, not only in surviving the horrific abuse of his father, but in putting his foot down when he is asked to do something that contradicts his values.