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Avalon ready to rock with 'Reborn'

Avalon are now Reborn, their aptly titled brand new project, slated for release on September 15

Indian court convicts five more for Orissa anti-Christian violence

An Indian court has sentenced another five persons to six years in prison for the second time in a month for their involvement in violence against Christians in Orissa a year ago.

Christian Aid welcomes report on tackling bribery

Parliament’s new report on the Bribery Bill is an important step forward towards long-overdue UK legislation against corporate bribery overseas, says Christian Aid.

Now is a good time for Christians to enter politics, says Cox

Human rights activist Baroness Caroline Cox believes now is a good time for Christians to consider going into politics.

Hawk Nelson introduce 'Live Life Loud'

Hawk Nelson hope their next album will encourage fans to 'Live Life Loud'.

New Archdeacon of London hopes to reach City workers

Bishop of London installs new Archdeacon of London in ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral.

Council reinstates Christian paediatrician

A Christian paediatrician, dismissed as a medical adviser because she could not professionally recommend the placement of children with same-sex couples, has been re-instated by Northamptonshire County Council following media and public support.

Rick Warren gets to work on new book

Megachurch Pastor Rick Warren is working on his next book – the follow-up to the bestselling Purpose Driven Life, which launched him to international prominence back in 2002.

Russian Patriarch calls for church unity in Ukraine

The patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church has arrived in Ukraine's capital city for a 10-day visit aimed at reasserting Moscow's authority over the Church's leaders in the predominantly Orthodox country.

Meet Andy Rocker, frontman of Seven Stories Up

With the release of their debut album, Falling, Seven Stories Up is passionately shouting to the world about Jesus Christ our Saviour! Get to know more about the band's frontman, Andy Rocker, in this interview.

Poor benefitting least from Lottery, warns Theos

The National Lottery represents a bad deal for Britain's poor, according to a new report launched on Monday by the theology think tank Theos.

Nigeria: Islamist militia launches attacks in four Nigerian states

The Islamist group thought to be responsible for the violence in Bauchi Town in Nigeria last February has launched a series of attacks on churches and state facilities in four states in the northern and central region.

Conservatives blast Church of England's 'wedding-baptism' offer

Conservatives have lambasted the Church of England's offer of a two-for-one service for engaged couples – marriage for them and baptisms for their children born outside marriage – saying it "confuses Church’s message".

Arrest of Fiji church leaders prompts call for prayer

The British Methodist Church is asking Christians to pray for the Methodist Church in Fiji following the arrest of seven of its leaders last week.

Anglican leader mulls two-track Communion

The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams has issued a lengthy response to the recent move by The Episcopal Church in the US to open its ordination process to all individuals, including practising homosexuals.

Coffey challenges Baptists to be ‘sent like Jesus’

"Can you drink the cup of Christ?" This was the challenge to hundreds of Baptists meeting in Amsterdam over the weekend to celebrate the 400th anniversary of their founding.