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Dozens of churches flooded in India
At least 58 Gospel for Asia-supported churches have been hit by severe flooding in India.
Japanese Church rejects nuclear power
The Anglican Church in Japan has reiterated its opposition to nuclear power following last yearâs meltdown at the Fukushima plant.
Esterlyn's Luke Caldwell: I have so much to learn
Worship band Esterlyn will release their new album on 18 September with 10 original worship songs. Band member Luke Caldwell talks about his newest release
Tearfund campaigns for Fairtrade Twirls
Tearfund is lobbying Cadbury to go Fairtrade on its Twirl chocolate bars.
VAT announcement safeguards at-risk church projects
Church alteration projects that were put on hold after the announcement of VAT changes in the last Budget have been thrown a lifeline from HMRC.
Churches vital to HIV and Aids response
Churches are playing a vital role in tackling the spread of HIV and Aids and breaking cultural stigma, according to a new report from Christian Aid.
Morsi appoints woman and Christian as vice presidents
Egypt's newly elected president, Mohammed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood, is vowing to elect a Christian and a woman as two vice presidents in an attempt to unify his government and people amid a period of uncertain turmoil.
Chariots of Fire tickets up for grabs
Damaris Trust and More Than Gold are offering churches the chance to win tickets to the premiere of the digitally remastered Chariots of Fire in London on 10 July.
Concern for Christians in Syria and Egypt
Release International is calling upon William Hague to speak up for human and religious rights in talks with Egyptian and Syrian authorities.
Christians respond as Colorado wildfires spread
The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team is in Colorado and New Mexico where thousands of people have been displaced as a result of wildfires.
Bishops 'recognise need' for Lords reform
The Bishop of Leicester has acknowledged the need to reform the House of Lords but has raised questions about religious representation and the number of bishops.
New film to portray Jesus as product of rape
Dutch director Paul Verhoeven has found funding for a new movie that disputes the biblical account of Jesus by portraying him as a good politician who was conceived after his mother Mary was raped by a Roman soldier.
Songs that changed the way we worship
The songs have inspired us but do you know what inspired the writers behind them?
Queen shakes hands with ex-IRA leader McGuinness
The Queen and former IRA leader Martin McGuinness shook hands yesterday in a highly symbolic gesture that signalled how far Northern Ireland has come since the Troubles.
Global Charter upholds religious freedom
A new Global Charter has been issued by academics and activists to uphold the right to freedom of thought, conscience and belief enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Jews, Christians and Muslims unite to safeguard environment
Leading environmentalists within the Jewish, Christian and Muslim communities have joined forces on a new handbook for green living.