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Anglicans in Canada favour dialogue over debate on homosexuality

Anglicans in Canada have agreed to respect a commitment they made years ago to refrain from the ordination of partnered homosexuals and the blessing of same-sex unions.

Edinburgh 2010 ends with call to ‘do mission’

Around 1,000 Christians from across the denominations and traditions heard the call from the Archbishop of York to “be, see, think and do mission” last night as they came together to for the close of Edinburgh 2010.

John Piper on getting the Gospel right

Believers have to get the Gospel right if they are to be saved and bring others to salvation, says John Piper.

Indian Christians lament man's greed on World Environment Day

In marking World Environment Day on Saturday, the National Council of Churches in India urged churches, related-organisations and agencies to celebrate and respond to environmental concerns that are due to human activities.

Edinburgh 2010 director says suspension is ‘human rights violation’

The international director of Edinburgh 2010 has slammed the University of Edinburgh’s decision to suspend him following accusations of bullying and intimidation.

Gulf coast churches seek God to stop oil flow

With a third of federal waters in the Gulf of Mexico now closed to fishing and leaked oil continuing to spread, local churches are banding together Sunday for a day of prayer.

Christian leaders admit church unity is still long way off

Ecumenical, Evangelical and Roman Catholic leaders have today conceded that there are still many obstacles to unity in the body of Christ but stress they remain committed to the journey.

Brenton Brown heads Creation Fest line-up

Creation Fest 2010, the free Christian music festival and Bible week, is taking place this year at the Royal festival Showground, Wadebridge, Cornwall from 7 to 13 August.

Weekend of prayer unites world for vulnerable children

Millions of Christians around the world are expected to unite in prayer this weekend for vulnerable children.

WEA fears for religious freedom in Uzbekistan

The Religious Liberty Commission of the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA) has expressed serious concern over the recent developments in Uzbekistan where a church was raided by police without a warrant.

Commemorative service marks 70th anniversary of Dunkirk evacuation

A special commemorative service is being held today at Dover Castle to mark 70 years since the last day of the Dunkirk evacuation.

Bishop Cray to launch new Grove Leadership series

Bishop Graham Cray, Archbishops’ Missioner and leader of the Fresh Expressions team, is to speak on discerning leadership at the launch of a new Grove Leadership Series of books this month.

Mission can succeed in spite of divisions, says theologian

The church and the world may be more plural than ever before, but that should not hold Christians back from proclaiming the love of God revealed through Jesus Christ, says one university professor

US Church head snubs disciplinary measures after gay consecration

The head of The Episcopal Church has snubbed efforts within the Anglican Communion to discipline the US body over its pro-gay actions.

SAT-7 programme on abused Middle Eastern women airs at TV festival

A documentary from the series 'And I Am Not Just A Woman' will be screened at TV festival in Berlin.

Cambridge University to digitalise faith and science library collections

Fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls are among the jewels in the Cambridge University library that may soon be made available digitally.