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Westminster Cathedral celebrates centenary
Westminster Cathedral is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its consecration this week with the opening of a new exhibition displaying some of its most precious artefacts.
Jonathan Veira raises the bar with latest release
Jonathan Veira brings a fresh touch to old favourites with his latest album, âYou Raise Me Upâ.
Guvna B, Faith Child and Victizzle on a mission to bring gospel music to the mainstream
Three of UK gospel musicâs most brightest stars have come together to form a one-off monumental project.
Investment and mission can go hand in hand, says analyst
Socially responsible investment can help the church achieve its wider mission, says Ecclesiastical's senior SRI analyst.
World Vision welcomes G8 commitment to child and maternal health
G8 nations will commit $5bn over the next five years to improving healthcare provision for mothers and children in poor countries.
Methodist Conference hears call to âpay attentionâ to God
The Methodist Conference got underway in Portsmouth yesterday with a fresh call from the new President to pay attention to God and to those who have been discarded or rejected by society.
Mixed feelings over Archbishopsâ proposals on women bishops
An amendment on women bishops put forward this week by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York has met with harsh criticism from those who feel there should be no compromise.
Rapid growth in multi-site churches across US
"Today, the multi-site model has become a viable instrument in the toolbox of the church," says Jim Tomberlin, founder of MultiSite Solutions.
World religious leaders press G8 nations on MDGs
Religious leaders from diverse faiths and countries have issued a statement calling for the fulfilment of the UNâs Millennium Development Goals.
Methodists outliving the average Brit
Last Sunday, Stanley Lucas of Cornwall died aged 110 (born on 15 January, 1900). Stanley was thought to be not only the oldest male member of the British Methodist Church, but one of the oldest men in the world.
Christians welcome Colombian presidential victory for Santos
The new President of Colombia, Dr Juan Manual Santos was overwhelmingly elected with strong support from one of the worldâs fastest growing churches.
RSCM surveys Sunday worship music across Wales
The Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) in Wales has just launched an online survey of the church music scene throughout the country.
Thousands oppose Scottish euthanasia Bill
The Catholic Church in Scotland has delivered the first batch of campaigning cards opposing Margo MacDonaldâs euthanasia Bill to the doors of the Scottish Parliament.
Bishop calls on churches to communicate Good News
The Bishop of Wolverhampton is encouraging Christians to follow the example set by MPs in the General Election and let locals know of the good the church is doing.
Joni Eareckson Tada to undergo surgery for breast cancer
Quadriplegic disability advocate and Christian ministry leader Joni Eareckson Tada has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Oxfam says bounced cheques undermine G8's credibility on poverty
As the G8 Summit gets underway in Canada, international agency Oxfam warned that G8 aid promises due in 2010 have been missed by as much as $20 billion dollars â twice the gap admitted by world leaders.