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Hereford Diocese encourages churches to open up to community

More than 200 people from all over the country will be arriving in Hereford later this month for a conference encouraging churches to make their buildings more widely available to the community.

New coal plans jeapordising UK carbon promises, warns Christian Aid

New government plans to clean up coal power stations are too weak to ensure that the UK keeps its promises to cut carbon emissions, says Christian Aid.

AoG minister wants more Christians hooked on quiet times

A Christian minister and author has launched a daily devotional journal that aims to help Christians get addicted to quiet times.

Norwegian teenagers set up singing and dancing group at YMCA

Ten Norwegian teenagers will be visiting Sandwell to help set up a new singing and dancing group at the YMCA in West Bromwich.

New initiative launched to help support ex-offenders

Catholic parishes across England and Wales are to mark Prisoners’ Sunday on 15 November.

World Vision UK appoints new Chief Executive

Justin Byworth has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of Christian aid agency World Vision UK.

CPAS welcomes Bishop of Bristol as new president

The Rt Rev Mike Hill, Bishop of Bristol, is to become the new president of Anglican evangelical mission agency CPAS.

SAT-7's new programme fights for women's rights

SAT-7 Christian Television has announced the second series of 'An Hour is Not Enough' (Sa'a Mish Say'a). This series highlights the vulnerability of women in the modern Middle East.

'Tough love' best for children?

'Tough love' is crucial to building good character capabilities in children, claims a new report from think tank Demos.

Reformed Church in America Is imploding, says professor

The Reformed Church in America is a sinking ship, says one Reformed professor.

Palau's Moldova mission ends with more than 700 decisions for Christ

More than 700 people committed their lives to Christ at the Luis Palau Association’s recent 10-day mission to Moldova and Transnistria.

Friends of the Holy Land launches in England and Wales

A new charity has been set up in England and Wales to support Christians in the Holy Land.

Mr Darwin's Tree

What would the private, controversy-averse naturalist have made of it?

Bishop fears for future of British democracy

Britain’s freedoms are being eroded as Afghanistan’s are being built up, says the Bishop of Lichfield.

Church leaders recall faith and courage on Berlin Wall anniversary

Church leaders have paid tribute to the faith and courage of ordinary men and women who helped unify Germany and end the Cold War on the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall today.

YMCA and YWCA pray for global citizenship

Young people around the world are praying for global citizenship for all during the YMCA/YWCA Week of Prayer and Fellowship.