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Pickles restores prayer to councils

The High Court ban on prayers at council meetings has effectively been overturned by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles.

The alcohol-free challenge

Britain is being challenged to go without alcohol for one week this month.

Barnabas Fund launches crisis appeal for Christians in Syria

Christians in Syria are “hungry and helpless” in the midst of fierce fighting between government forces and rebels.

Lent challenge to demonstrate generosity

Stewardship is inviting Christians to do their bit in changing the world this Lent.

Equalities chief says Christians are not above the law

Christians are wrong to think that they should be exempt from equality legislation, the chairman of the Equalities Commission has declared.

Young Anglicans supported in peacebuilding efforts

A unique workshop is to take place this summer to support the peacebuilding efforts of young Anglicans.

Service to remember vicar found stabbed to death

A special service is to be held on Friday in memory of a village priest who was found stabbed to death at his home on Tuesday.

Audrey Assad sings with her heart and soul

Audrey Assad went to the top of the iTunes Christian Albums chart this week with her new album, Heart.

The fire of faith burns bright in Bosnia

Murat and Amina were in urgent need of assistance when they arrived at an aid warehouse run by Operation Mobilisation (OM) in Bosnia. Amina’s husband was desperately sick and they had no means or money to heat their home.

Church is ‘under-appreciated’, says Queen

At a time of increasing division between faith and secularism, the Queen has delivered a robust defence of the Church and faith in British society.

Church of England launches online prayer service

If you have ever wished there was someone who could pray for you but didn't know who to ask, the answer may lie in the Church of England's new online prayer service.

Poll suggests weak link between faith and practice

New research suggests that most people in Britain who describe themselves as Christians have only low levels of commitment when it comes to practising the faith.

PM to take action on ‘scandal’ of alcohol abuse

The Prime Minister has spoken of his determination to confront Britain’s binge drinking culture.

Churches say UK would be better off without Trident

The Methodist Church, the Baptist Union of Great Britain and the United Reformed Church are calling upon the Government to ditch its Trident nuclear weapons.

Toby Mac remixed

TobyMac has added a new sound to some of his most popular songs for a new remix album.

Whitney Houston funeral to take place in former church

The funeral of Whitney Houston is reportedly to take place at her former New Jersey church