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Day of prayer planned for Christians in Egypt

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is to host a day of prayer for Christians in Egypt after the brutal attacks of recent weeks.

Fears for vulnerable if assisted suicide is legalised

Vulnerable people may be killed "under the cloak of assisted suicide", peer warns

Cash prize for medical students planning elective in poor overseas community

£500 is up for grabs in an essay-writing competition for medical students planning their elective in a poor community overseas

China admits need to improve human rights record

Chinese President Hu Jintao said on Wednesday that China was “committed” to human rights but admitted that “a lot still needs to be done”.

Facebook co-founder seeking permission for same-sex union in New York

The co-founder of Facebook and his boyfriend are seeking a same-sex union in New York.

Smith Wigglesworth’s mission base brought back to life after 92 years

The mission base of "people's preacher" Smith Wigglesworth is to be lovingly restored in a major project that has attracted interest from around the world.

Church of Ireland ‘dismayed’ by attempts to change Sunday trading regulations

The Church of Ireland Board for Social Theology is concerned about the impact on the family if trading regulations are relaxed in Northern Ireland

Bishop of Hereford to step down from child protection role

The Bishop of Hereford has announced his decision to stand down from his role in charge of child protection and the safeguarding of adults in the Church of England.

Church reaches out to community with new multi-purpose building

St Columba's hopes its new church building and cafe will help people to see the church as more than a place to go on Sundays

UK urged to put pressure on World Bank over funding for 'dirty' fossil fuels

Christian Aid has expressed alarm over World Bank funding for coal-fired power stations.

Michael W Smith explores the extraordinary power of ordinary prayer in new book

Michael W Smith is inviting Christians to examine their hearts and speak words of blessing that will bring others closer to God

Women more likely to ask for help with debt than men, says charity

With debt counselling organisations expecting bumper calls in the coming weeks, Christians Against Poverty is encouraging more men to give them a call

Pakistan High Commissioner vows to alleviate suffering of minorities

Wajid Shamsul Hasan promises to protect Christians as Release International hands over petition calling for equal treatment of minorities in Pakistan

Debut album from the Kingdom Worship Movement

The Rain CD/DVD Features Live Worship from the 'Who's Who' of UK Worship Leaders