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New carol singing world record set

More than 17,000 people have helped set a new Guinness World Carol Singing Record

Prayers for North Korea after death of Kim Jong-il

The Methodist Church has issued a special prayer for North Korea after the death of its leader Kim Jong-il.

Iranian pastor awaiting execution may face another year in prison

There are unconfirmed reports that an Iranian pastor sentenced to death for apostasy may have to spend another year in prison.

Methodist-backed community project wins cultural approval from Olympic organisers

A Methodist-backed community arts project has received the go ahead to feature as part of the Cultural Olympiad.

Kari Jobe's next album: Where I Find You

After a two year wait, fans will be happy that Kari Jobe is releasing a brand new album on January 6, Where I Find You.

Jesse Jackson: ‘Jesus was an occupier’

Civil rights campaigner Jesse Jackson delivered a message of encouragement to Occupy London protesters this week.

Prayers on first anniversary of Jo Yeates death

Prayers are being said for landscape architect Jo Yeates on the first anniversary of her death today.

Making fishers of men

Operaton Mobilisation is giving fishermen in Zambia the skills to be fishers of men

Britain is a Christian country, says PM

David Cameron has marked the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible with a speech in which he said that Britain was a Christian country and “we should not be afraid to say so”.

£500,000 grant to save church’s Seven Deadly Sins

A medieval church in Llancarfan, Wales, has been awarded a grant of half a million pounds to preserve a unique series of wall paintings.

Churches must be better informed about poverty - CUF

Attitudes towards poverty are “hardening” among churchgoers, Church Urban Fund has said.

Christian Bale blocked from visiting Chinese campaigner

The Chinese authorities got in the way of Christian Bale’s attempt to visit a Chinese activist this week

Francis Chan's looking again at prayer

Many Christians today are praying the wrong way, all too often focused on themselves than on the mission of God, influential preacher and bestselling author Francis Chan lamented.

Prominent atheist Christopher Hitchens dies

He never shied away from telling believers exactly what he thought about God, faith and why the world would be better off without both of them.

Banksy artwork takes a swipe at church abuse

A new sculpture of a “vandalised” priest has been unveiled by the street artist Banksy.

Charity says troubled families need more than ‘crisis interventions’

The Government must commit more resources if it is to see a substantial change in the lives of Britain’s struggling families, says Family Action.