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Lutherans elect Chilean theologian as next general secretary

The Lutheran World Federation has today elected Chilean theologian Martin Junge as its eighth general secretary.

Former Kirk moderators celebrate inaugural Guild event

Two former Moderators are to mark the Church of Scotland Guild’s first-ever regional annual meeting later this month by delivering the keynote addresses.

Jimmy Needham's 'Hurricane' EP mixes it up stylistically

Jimmy Needham is a Texas-based Christian singer songwriter that isn't afraid to blend several styles of music together in the songs that are found on 'Hurricane’.

Kenya's needs are urgent despite return of rains, warns CAFOD

While weather officials in Kenya expect that this season’s rainfall will not fail as in the past three years, relief workers say millions of hungry people still need food and that the heavier rainfall may actually do more harm than good.

Newsong launches 'Give Yourself Away' on band's new label

Give Yourself Away, the 18th recording from Grammy-nominated NewSong, is slated to bow November 24 on the group’s new imprint, His Honor Music, which is distributed by EMI CMG.

Bishop calls on Christians to wear crosses in run-up to Christmas

Christians should not be intimidated into putting away their cross necklaces and fish badges, says the Bishop of Lichfield.

Church aid agency concerned for displaced people in Pakistan

A church-based relief and development agency has expressed concern for people in Pakistan displaced as a result of the Pakistani army’s assault on Islamic militants in South Waziristan.

Church leaders call for an inter-Korean confederation prior to reunification

Nearly 140 leaders from the world's churches, North and South Koreans among them, have called for the formation of an inter-Korean confederation even before complete reunification of the Korea can take place.

Concert pianist supports appeal for UK's largest new organ

A talented young concert pianist is helping to raise £1.5m for the largest new cathedral organ to be built in the UK for 40 years.

Two West Midlands’ bishops receive House of Lords call-up

Two West Midlands’ bishops are set to join the House of Lords as part of the 26 senior Church of England bishops who make up the Lords Spiritual.

MP encourages 'spiritual helpers' for people with learning disabilities

A Government minister has said that people with learning disabilities in the UK are made in the image of God and should therefore be treated equally by the state and society.

Orthodox group says it can help keep Anglicans together

The Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans believes it could be the key to preventing a split in the Church of England.

Sanctus Real gives fans a taster of their next album

“Forgiven” Available Now As A Digital Download, Already Top 10 At iTunes

Gospel for Asia responds to ‘desperate’ flood situation in India

The situation facing survivors in flood-stricken Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka is “desperate”, says Gospel for Asia’s vice president Daniel Punos.

American volunteers join Falmouth Mission to Seafarers

Falmouth Mission to Seafarers now has two new American volunteers following a visit to the world's first floating seafarers' centre on Wednesday.

CBM laments passing of clubfoot pioneer

CBM has paid tribute to the late Dr Ignacio Ponseti whose pioneering non-surgical, low-cost club foot treatment has benefited hundreds of thousands of children worldwide.