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John Sentamu popular choice as next Archbishop of Canterbury

A poll has found that most Christians would like to see John Sentamu become the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

Evangelical Alliance rejects ‘extremist’ claim

Head of the Evangelical Alliance criticises “woeful lack of religious understanding at the heart of Government”.

Chaplains offer support and hope in Aurora

Chaplains are offering hope and comfort to the grieving community of Aurora after last week's deadly shooting in a cinema.

Churches offer counselling after Aurora shooting

Churches in Aurora and across Colorado have been holding prayer services and vigils since James Holmes shot 12 people dead in a cinema last week, but pastors are offering spiritual counsel too.

Norway marks first anniversary of Oslo and Utoeya attacks

Church services are taking place in Norway today to remember the victims of the gun and bomb attacks on Oslo and the island of Utoeya.

Atheist challenges Michael W Smith concert

Contemporary Christian music star Michael W Smith has denounced a recent lawsuit threat from a Utah atheist who wants a concert canceled because of possible church-state concerns.

Churches call for global clampdown on arms

Four global church bodies have issued a statement calling upon government leaders to reach agreement on arms.

Prayers for US cinema shooting victims

Prayer vigils are being held for victims of a shooting rampage at a cinema in Aurora, Colorado.

Brandon Heath to release Blue Mountain

Popular Christian singer Brandon Heath will be releasing Blue Mountain on 9 October.

New Brenton Brown project to release October

Brenton Brown will be releasing his next album, God My Rock, in October.

Archbishop hails success of Young Leaders programme

The Archbishop of York has welcomed the success of his programme to help young people engage more in their communities.

The joy of a good book

Most people like real books over e-readers, a poll of more than 2,000 people has found.

New Testament Church of God backs national day of prayer

The New Testament Church of God (NTCOG) is mobilising its members to head to Wembley Stadium on 29 September for the National Day of Prayer and Worship (NDOP).

Christian Resources Exhibition expanding Manchester event

Organisers of the upcoming Christian Resources Exhibition North are looking to expand after exhibition space sold out.

Church in Wales unveils major overhaul

The Church in Wales faces terminal decline without some radical re-thinking, an external review group has found

Better weather just around the corner - we hope!

While parts of the US have been drying out under the heat, Britain has been deluged by heavy rain over the last few months, but that could be about to change if the Met Office has its forecast right.