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Religion isn’t necessary for morals – Dawkins

Christians and other religious people often point to their holy books as a source of moral guidance for the world, but to Richard Dawkins they are not necessary.

Welsh church leaders raise objections to organ donor plans

The Archbishop of Wales is among the Welsh church leaders opposing proposals to introduce presumed consent for organ donation

New website promises more cost effective buying

With churches also feeling the squeeze on finances, a new website is being launched later this month to help them make savings on the things they need to buy.

Dozens of grants help churches make essential repairs

Grants for essential repair works have been handed to 39 Anglican parishes across the UK.

Robert Carlyle to 'give it up' for Lent campaign

Iconic Scottish actor Robert Carlyle is doing his bit for impoverished communities this Lent by giving up coffee.

£1trillion debt is ‘greatest moral scandal facing Britain’

Lord Carey says his fellow bishops are wrong to oppose the Government’s proposed cap on welfare benefits.

Welsh stained glass windows go online

More than 2,000 images of stained glass windows in churches across Wales have been made available for viewing online for the first time.

Kari Jobe tops iTunes album chart

Where I Find You quickly climbed up the iTunes album chart after its release on January 24

Prayers on anniversary of Egypt uprising

The head of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the UK has offered his prayers for people in Egypt a year to the day since the uprising that toppled Hosni Mubarak.

New digital library from United Bible Societies and Faith Comes By Hearing

The two ministries are joining forces to create the world's largest digital repository of Bible audio and text

Violence puts pressure on Nigeria's president

Nigeria's Christians are wondering why more isn't being done to protect them

Archbishop in Jamaica for independence celebrations

The Archbishop of York is in Jamaica for an 11-day tour as the country marks 50 years of independence from Britain.

Praying for Hollywood

Christians in the US will be taking the power of prayer straight to the heart of Hollywood this March.

Intimate worship from Bethel Music

Bethel Music has released a brand new full-length recording that sees a shift from the live congregational sound to acoustic creativity.

More churches attacked in Nigeria violence

Two churches and a security checkpoint were attacked in Nigeria as President Goodluck Jonathan visited the country’s second-largest city Sunday, following the wave of Islamic extremist attacks Friday that has left more than 150 people dead in Kano City.

New service for pastors in debt

Two Christian charities have launched a new service to help pastors and senior church leaders struggling with debt.