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Chargesheets drawn up against suspected Orissa attackers
In a sigh of relief for persecuted Indian Christians in Orissa state, the state police last week filed more than 400 chargesheets against suspected perpetrators of the 2008 violence in Kandhamal district that claimed the lives of dozens of Christians.
MPs celebrate faith in action
MPs last night paid tribute to the selfless service of Christians in their local communities across the UK.
Make being good attractive, says bishop
The Bishop of Stafford has challenged Christians to help put an end to the cultural norm that says being bad is cool, while being good is boring.
Diocese seeks court order to regain vicarage
The Diocese of Lichfield has issued proceedings to regain possession of a vicarage in West Bromwich occupied by a vicar barred from office in the Church of England.
Christian candidates pleased with European election performance
The Christian Party and Christian Peoples Alliance say they have made progress at the grassroots with their results for the European Parliamentary election.
Mikeschair hope debut album inspires as well as entertains
Mikeschair are a new band who believe their music demands attention. They're also hoping their new self-titled debut album and radio single, "Can't Take Away" will entertain as well as inspire.
Russia's minority Christians fear return to Soviet era persecution
Minority Christian leaders in Russia fear the government's re-establishment of a Ministry of Justice council could signal a return to Soviet era persecution against Christians.
Being the answer to Jesus' prayer
More than 1,700 churches representing nearly a million believers have kicked off the second annual One Prayer movement, hoping to accomplish more of God's work together than on their own.
Europe at âtipping pointâ, says 24-7 Prayer founder
24-7 Prayer is mobilising Christians to pray for Europe in the wake of the scandals hitting the financial and political sectors.
YFC team completes Lands End to John OâGroats bike ride
At 3.30pm on Sunday 31 May Gavin Calver, Youth for Christâs new National Director, Phil Knox, Kris Calver and Lea Milligan reached the end of their two week sponsored bike ride covering over 950 miles, safely and with joyful song.
Bishop's visit marks completion of new London academy
Islingtonâs new Church of England academy has marked its completion with a special service attended by the Bishop of London.
Canterbury Vigils offer opportunity for quiet reflection and prayer
The New English Orchestra will be touring the south east of England this month to help rejuvinate spirits with a little free music and prayer.
Schoolchildren look to the future in annual Good Shepherd Mass
Over 1000 schoolchildren from Catholic schools around the Diocese of Westminster attended the annual âGood Shepherdâ Mass at Westminster Cathedral last Wednesday.
Churches urged to aim higher with child protection
The Churchesâ Child Protection Advisory Service has today unveiled new guidance with a call to churches to raise the bar in their protection of children.
Consuming less, living more
One group of Christians hopes their journey towards a less consumerist lifestyle will encourage others to join them in living simply and sharing what they have with those in need.
Churches and politicians lament BNP gains
The Methodist, Baptist and United Reformed Churches have expressed their âdisappointment and concernâ over gains made by the BNP in the European Parliament elections last week.