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SPCK publishes Lambeth Conference Bible studies

The Bible studies used at the 2008 Lambeth Conference of bishops and spouses, which explored the 'I am' sayings of the Gospel of John, have now been published by SPCK.

Mission aviation history to hitch a ride on space shuttle

Proving that space flight is not the highest calling for a pilot, astronaut Patrick Forrester is taking a bit of missionary history onboard space shuttle "Discovery", which is scheduled for liftoff from Kennedy Space Center in the early morning hours of Tuesday.

A heart to help

Annette Roberts is not a seasoned fundraiser but she’s willing to try her best in order to raise funds for an operation that could save the life of a young girl in India.

People put off by heavy handed policing at protests

Half of adults in the UK believe the police are too heavy handed or deploy too many officers at peaceful protests, according to a new poll released by Christian Aid today.

Mark Schultz celebrates faith in hard places with 'He is'

Mark Schultz shares the stories of courage and unshakeable faith that inspired his latest song "He is".

Lutherans close Assembly with mixed feelings over gay vote

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America wrapped up its 2009 Churchwide Assembly on Sunday with calls for caution as well as unity.

US church drops ‘Lutheran’ from title after controversial gay vote

A Lutheran church in Charleston, West Virginia, has covered up the word “Lutheran” on its signboard in protest against last week's pro-gay vote by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).

Protestant church in Londonderry faces uncertain future

One of the last remaining protestant churches in Londonderry’s Cityside may close due to dwindling numbers.

Care for the Family to merge with Positive Parenting

Care for the Family has announced plans to merge with fellow family charity Positive Parenting in January 2010.

Student numbers grow for sixth year running in Religious Studies A-Level

Last week's publication of A-level results marks the sixth year in a row that the number of students taking Religious Studies A-level has risen, with an increase of 4.7 per cent over 2008.

Cuban church leaders charged with criminal activity

A church leader from a fast growing independent Church movement in Cuba is being accused of criminal activity by the Government just one month after a pastor from the same group was sentenced to six years in prison.

Angola women still face war of a different kind

The armed conflict in Angola ended seven years ago, but the consequences of four decades of war are felt still today. And women seem to be bearing most of the brunt.

Aid agencies appeal for access to vulnerable communities

Governments must honour their commitments to allow aid agencies access to vulnerable communities, insists a confederation of 162 Catholic relief, development and social service groups.

'Deep concern' at prospect of one-party race in Somaliland

The UK-based team coordinating election observers for the forthcoming presidential elections in Somaliland has expressed its “deep concern” at political developments in the run-up to the vote on September 27.

Britt Nicole's 'The Lost Get Found' debuts at no1

Sparrow recording artist Britt Nicole debuts at No 1 this week on the Billboard Top Christian/Gospel Albums chart with her highly anticipated sophomore effort, The Lost Get Found.

US Evangelical Lutherans open ordination to noncelibate homosexuals

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America on Friday approved a resolution to allow gays and lesbians in same-sex relationships to be ordained.