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Methodists launch Japan appeal
The Methodist Churchâs World Mission Fund has launched an appeal for Japan as aid pours in from around the world following last Fridayâs earthquake and tsunami.
Peace is the âonly wayâ in troubled Jos
In Jos, where sectarian violence has killed hundreds in recent month, Christians and Muslims must find a way of living peacefully with one another, says Fatima T Kyafa.
Bishop's appeal to support the poor in Swansea, Nicaragua and Kenya
The Bishop of Swansea and Brecon is asking parishioners to help him raise thousands of pounds for three charities working to help people in extreme poverty.
Leprosy Mission appoints new National Director
The Leprosy Mission England and Wales (TLMEW) has appointed Peter Walker as its new National Director. He will take up the position on 7 March 2011.
Hereford Cathedral Choir to perform rare Tudor music
The choir of Hereford Cathedral is to give a rare performance of John Browneâs motet Stabat mater from the historic Eton Choirbook (c 1490-1502).
Fund to help churches debate democracy
Churches will be able to apply for up to £500 to hold democracy debates thanks to a new fund from Oasis Faithworks.
'God is sovereign,' says John Piper after Japan disaster
Prominent evangelical pastor John Piper described the scenes of the tsunami in Japan as "apocalyptic".
Massive relief effort underway in Japan
Christians are bringing emergency relief to survivors of the earthquake and tsunami that has devastated north-eastern Japan.
Christians mobilise response amid widespread devastation in Japan
Christians are assessing the damage and readying their response after Friday's devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan.
Gay activists petition Apple to remove Exodus app
An online activism website has collected over 2,600 signatures within a few days to petition Apple Inc for the removal of the iPhone app of a Christian ministry dealing with homosexuality.
Prayers for Japan after earthquake and tsunami cause massive destruction
The Archbishop of Canterbury has offered his prayers for the people of Japan after an earthquake caused a massive tsunami to crash into north-eastern Japan yesterday.
Christian leaders say 30,000 Bibles being held by Malaysian government
Christian leaders in Malaysia are sounding off against the governmentâs latest detention of imported scriptures, reporting that some 30,000 were recently being held.
Ann Widdecombe gets behind campaign to include RE in English Baccalaureate
Ann Widdecombe supports call to Michael Gove to include RE in the English Baccalaureate
Gay couple drop bid for more compensation from Christian B&B owners
The Equality Commission has withdrawn its legal action on behalf of a gay couple to secure more compensation from Christian B&B owners who refused to accommodate them in a double room.