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Christian councillor calls for action against ‘mega-mosque’ group

A Christian councillor is calling on an east London council to take action against the Islamic group planning to build a ‘mega-mosque’ close to the site of the 2012 Olympics.

Gospel celebration to honour late church founder

The family of a popular church leader who dedicated his life to serving his local community have organised a special celebratory concert featuring some of Britain’s leading gospel artists to raise money for a charitable foundation set up in his honour.

Church of Ireland sets sights on 21st century vision

Church 21 Conference to challenge Church of Ireland parishes to establish, share and implement 21st century vision.

Clipper race crews join in ecumenical service

Clipper Round the World Yacht Race crews reminded of need to rely on each other in ecumenical service.

Spring Harvest announces 2010 worship leaders

Spring Harvest has announced its line up of home grown talent to lead worship at next year’s gathering.

Switchfoot's seventh full-length album set for November release

On November 10, Sparrow Records and Atlantic Records will release Hello Hurricane, the seventh full-length album from the multi-platinum, San Diego-based rock band Switchfoot.

New focus should be on 4/14 Window, says mission strategist

Christian leaders need to reprioritise efforts to bring the Gospel to the 1.2 billion people in the “4/14 Window”, says one mission strategist.

Protesters confront 'I hate Obama' pastor

An Arizona pastor who delivered a “Why I Hate Barack Obama” sermon was confronted by about 100 protesters outside his church near Phoenix on Sunday.

Welsh churches have lost voice, warns new Presbyterian Moderator

Churches must rediscover how to speak, says the new Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Wales.

World Vision seeks to save millions from malaria with bed nets

International aid agency World Vision and the Against Malaria Foundation (AMF) have formed a new partnership to better protect children in four African countries from malaria – one of the leading causes of death on the continent.

Bishop initiates online petition against Pakistan blasphemy laws

An online petition to change the blasphemy legislation in Pakistan was presented to the Pakistan High Commissioner on Wednesday.

Christian Aid to hand alternative tax award to IASB

Christian Aid is to deliver an Alternative Tax Award to the offices of the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) in the City of London on Thursday.

Financial crisis is 'golden opportunity' for economic justice

The global financial crisis is a golden opportunity for an economic justice movement, says one South African businesswoman.

Action plan to help churches cut carbon emissions

Diocese of London launches initiatives to help churches in the capital cut their carbon emissions.

OM sends out 250 full-time missionaries

Operation Mobilisation has dispatched some 250 Christians to be full-time missionaries around the world.

Third Day delivers 27th No 1 with 'Born Again'

Multi-platinum, Grammy-winning rock band Third Day celebrated its 27th No 1 radio single with “Born Again” when it reached the pinnacle of the Billboard AC Indicator chart on August 31.