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Church guidance encourages clergy to poke, tweet and blog

Poking, tweeting and blogging may not generally have been regarded as becoming behaviour for the parsons of yesteryear but today’s vicars are being urged to make the most of modern methods of communication.

UK Christians praying for believers in Iran

Christian Solidarity Worldwide and Elam Ministries are holding a day of prayer for the persecuted church in Iran next month.

Hayes conference centre celebrates centenary

The Hayes Christian Conference Centre in Swanwick, Derbyshire, celebrates its centenary today

A brutal military leader who called himself 'God'

Christians welcome arrest of General Ratko Mladic, Europe's most wanted war crime fugitive

Eddie Long settles sexual misconduct case out of court

The Atlanta megachurch pastor has reached an out-of-court settlement with four men who accused him of sexual misconduct

Justin Bieber's Jesus tattoo: a 'powerful' statement?

Justin Bieber was recently spotted with a tattoo of Jesus’ name in Hebrew under his arm.

Award for church project getting silver surfers connected

Chapel wins award for innovative project helping over-50s stay connected with friends and family through the internet

Royal opening for new Church Army base in Sheffield

The Earl of Wessex will officially open Church Army's new home in Sheffield next month

Former lover praying for Steven Tyler despite abortion heartache

A former girlfriend who aborted Steven Tyler’s baby says she is praying for the rock star and American Idol judge to have a “conversion of heart”.

Christians in the UK are being persecuted - MP

People seem to be able to do whatever they like against Christianity, but not Islam, says one MP

Obama affirms close relationship with the UK

Barack Obama has hailed the strength of the alliance between the US and the UK in a historic address in Westminster Hall today.

Uncertainty for Afghan Christian refugees

Afghan Christian refugees who fled to India are in hiding over fears they will be deported back to Afghanistan, where possible arrest, imprisonment and execution await them

Three radio awards for HCJB Global

Media and healthcare charity HCJB Global scooped three awards last week for its UK-focused radio production company, Whistling Frog Productions.

Overcoming violence is possible – ecumenicals

Ecumenicals from around the world have concluded the International Ecumenical Peace Convocation (IEPC) with renewed commitments to pursue a ‘just peace’ together.