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Lent studies explore the Bible's message on power
The Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF) and the Evangelical Alliance have collaborated to produce a series of inspirational video reflections for Lent.
Elevation to partner with Jesus Culture Music in UK and Europe
Elevation Music are excited to announce their partnership with Jesus Culture Music, the phenomenal worship movement from Bethel Church, Redding, California.
Church of Scotland âdeploresâ use of torture
The Church of Scotland has affirmed its opposition to torture following reports that British intelligence agency MI5 colluded in the abuse of former Guantanamo Bay detainee Binyam Mohamed.
BA worker loses appeal over right to wear cross necklace
British Airways check-in worker Nadia Eweida has lost her appeal against a previous court ruling upholding the airlineâs decision to ban her from wearing a cross necklace with her uniform at work.
Science and religion are compatible, says Church of England
The Church of Englandâs governing body has passed a motion declaring scientific claims to be compatible with Christian beliefs.
Iran under fire for religious freedom violations
The 31st anniversary of Iranâs Islamic Revolution was marred Thursday by protests and condemnation of religious freedom violations.
Prayers and fasting mark Haiti quake's one-month anniversary
Haitians are to fast and take part in prayer vigils to mark one month since a huge earthquake struck on January 12, reports the BBC.
Church grants full pension rights to gay clergy
The Church of Englandâs governing body has passed a motion in favour of giving civil partners of deceased gay clergy the same pension entitlements as heterosexual widows or widowers.
Church must call politicians to account - Bishop of Durham
The Church has a role to play in calling human rulers to account, the Bishop of Durham has said, as he accused successive governments of ignoring parliamentary process and ârammingâ legislation through Parliament.
Methodist Church âprepared to go out of existenceâ for mission
The Methodist Church has told the Church of England it is prepared to cease existing if it serves the needs of the Kingdom.
The wait ends this month for Fireflightâs third album
Dove-nominated "Artist of the Year," Fireflight readies for the release of its third album this week, titled For Those Who Wait.
When is a âbest ofâ not a âbest ofâ?
Answer: when itâs a collection of the work of one of the worldâs leading worship songwriters. Like Matt Redman.
Share your blessings, says Invictus star
Invictus actress Adjoa Andoh is encouraging people to share their blessings by getting behind Christian Aid's 2010 Lent campaign.
US Baptist missionaries could be freed
Reports from Haiti indicate ten US Baptist missionaries are set to walk free from jail within days after a judge cleared them of child abduction charges.
Christians must be rooted in Christ, not fads or therapies - Warren
Without deep roots, Christians will give up ministry as soon as life gets hard, says Rick Warren.
Church of England recognises breakaway US Anglicans
The Church of Englandâs General Synod has voted overwhelmingly in favour of a motion recognising the desire of the orthodox American Church in North America to remain within the Anglican Communion.