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Prayer works - if we just make the time to do it!

Prayer's not a duty or obligation, says missiologist Martin Voegelin, it's what keeps our faith living and fresh!

Church of England says ‘no’ to Bill of Rights

The Church of England has delivered a “clear no” to proposals for a UK Bill of Rights.

Iranian Christian couple tell of ordeal at hands of authorities

An Iranian Christian couple were attacked soon after their release from prison, according to the Farsi Christian News Network (FCNN) news agency.

Text the Gospel this Christmas

“Text will be the only way some people will learn about the nativity story this Christmas," says Premier chief executive

Would the world be a better place without religion?

British philosopher and professor A C Grayling recently teamed up with filmmaker and great-great-grandson of Charles Darwin, Matthew Chapman, to argue against religion.

Michael W Smith puts his own spin on instrumental music

Glory is an instrumental album that puts a modern and fresh spin on traditional classical music.

Egypt's Christians unite in prayer for peace

Christians across the Middle East and Arab world united in prayer for Egypt earlier in the month.

New book celebrates 1,000 years of St Paul's Cathedral

John Schofield's monumental work goes right back to the cathedral's beginning in 604 AD

Awards recognise unsung Christian heroes

Unsung Christian heroes from across the UK were recognised for their community work at the Inspire Awards last week.

Call for prayer and action on climate change

Members of the worldwide Anglican Communion are being urged to pray ahead of UN climate talks next week.

An unforgettable Christmas for El Salvador’s children

Viva is holding Christmas parties with a difference for vulnerable children in Africa, Asia and Latin America

Archbishop of Canterbury offers prayers for world's children

Dr Rowan Williams is asking Christians to remember children in their prayers

Bow church celebrates 700th anniversary

St Mary & Holy Trinity Church, known as ‘Bow Church’, reached a historic milestone this week with its 700th anniversary.

Iraqi Christians ‘living in fear’

It’s been more than a year since an attack on a church in Baghdad left 58 Christians dead, but Christians in the Iraqi capital still fear for their lives, says one church leader.

Teenage volunteers spruce up cathedral

Good dust down gets the Cathedral Church of St Nicholas ready for Christmas decorations