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âFairness premiumâ may not be enough to help poorest children, charity warns
Church Action on Poverty welcomes £7bn funding package for poor families but fears some may still struggle to cope with cuts.
Liu Xiaobo's Nobel Peace Prize affirms respect for human rights - WCC leader
The decision to award Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo the Nobel Peace Prize is âhearteningâ, the head of the World Council of Churches has said.
Chris Tomlin to release seventh recording 'And if our God is for us'
With nine No 1 radio singles, three Grammy nominations, 16 Dove Awards, a platinum and two gold albums to his credit, Chris Tomlin is among the most well-known and influential artists in contemporary Christian music.
Chilean miners say God never left them
"I was with God and I was with the devil. But God won," says one Chilean miner glad to finally be above ground after being trapped for nearly 10 weeks in a collapsed mine.
Bringing the rich history of parish churches to life at a touch
New interactive DVD traces development of the countryâs most iconic ecclesiastical buildings
Fashion competition brings people of the Bible to today's teenagers
The Empty Hanger challenges teenagers to come up with a fashion outfit to accompany costume designs for Eve, Jacob, Rahab, Joseph and Jesus.
CMS mission partner wins Woman of the Year award
A CMS mission partner has received a Women of the Year award for her work training deaf and disabled people in Tanzania.
Growing Together with the Peopleâs Preacher â C H Spurgeon
In response to the huge success of the docu-drama âCH Spurgeon the Peopleâs Preacherâ, CWR has produced a compelling DVD resource entitled âGrowing Together with the Peopleâs Preacherâ.
Charities ask churches to address affordable housing shortage
Churches asked to consider turning their excess property into community spaces such as affordable housing.
Hong Kong Catholics ask Beijing to release Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo
Catholic Bishop of Hong Kong welcomes Nobel Peace Prize for Liu Xiaobo but says Beijing must release activist from house arrest.
Rise in university tuition fees ânecessaryâ, says Methodist schools leader
Graham Russell says Britain's economic woes mean the proposed increase in university tuition fees is "probably necessary".
Higher fees may deter students from university, Church of England warns
Church of England suggests a rise in tuition fees will make some students think twice about university.
From Brit rock to bluegrass: new music from Josh White
BEC Recordings introduces the organic worship album, Achor, from Josh White.
Church of Scotland announces nominations for next Moderator
Nominees announced for the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 2011.
New BBC guidelines ban 'derogatory' jokes
New guidelines bar the BBC's stars from making 'humiliating or derogatory' remarks about public figures.
CARE welcomes protection of conscientious objection
CARE says it is 'delighted' after Council of Europe votes down resolution to remove right to conscientious objection from medical practitioners.