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Church leaders urge Government to tackle poverty and inequality in UK

Church leaders of all denominations have made a pledge to encourage their churches to address poverty and inequality in the UK.

Christian music charts show aims to raise £20,000 for new season

The UK’s first Christian music charts TV show is aiming to raise £20,000 by March to record its fourth season.

Concern for Christians in Pakistan after Sherry Rehman drops blasphemy law Bill

The Centre for Legal Aid, Assistance and Settlement has said it is “extremely disappointed” with the decision of Sherry Rehman to abandon efforts to change Pakistan’s blasphemy laws.

Two die in prison and over 100 detained in church raids in Eritrea

Two Christians are reported to have died in separate Eritrean prisons after being refused medical treatment amid a renewed crackdown by the authorities against unregistered churches.

Church of England experiences slight drop in attendance

The number of people attending service at a Church of England church each week dropped again in 2009.

Francis Chan and John Piper get to the bottom of unanswered prayer

If our prayers aren't being answered it may be time to take a fresh look at ourselves

European Parliament hears plea on behalf of imprisoned Christians in Iran

Christians have taken their concern over the imprisonment of Christians in Iran to the European Union.

Churches invited to celebrate lives of autistic adults and children

Autism Sunday takes place on February 13 this year and cathedrals and churches are being asked to get involved in the day.

Christian parents who shunned medicine as son died are given probation

A Christian couple who prayed for a miracle healing instead of seeking medical help for their son who later died have escaped a prison sentence.

Valentine’s Day dinners to support persecuted women worldwide

Release International is asking women in Britain to enjoy a different kind of dinner this Valentine’s Day and support women suffering for their faith.

Egypt’s evangelicals ask for the world’s prayers as unrest escalates

As protests against the Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak turn increasingly violent, the country’s evangelicals are appealing to the global church to pray with them for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.

Australian churches ready to assist storm-hit Queensland

Churches in Australia are appealing for donations after Cyclone Yasi brought even more destruction to Queensland just weeks after deadly floods swept over large parts of the state.

Bible translation to be launched in two unreached regions

Wycliffe Associates is launching Bible translation efforts in two new areas, one of which has a Christian minority constituting 0.02 per cent of the population.

US teenagers rank Obama and Jesus among their role models

US teens like Obama for his hard work and self-confidence, Jesus for his concern for others