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Premier and GAFCON produce joint Lent podcast
A new Lent podcast produced by the Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans and Premier Christian Radio is to be broadcast on air and online from Sunday.
Release plans day of prayer and petition for Eritrea
Release International is rallying the church to get behind its day of prayer for persecuted Christians in Eritrea on 24 May, the African countryâs National Day.
Audiopot to re-launch online audio library
Audiopot, the UK's only library of creative Christian audio, will re-launch its website on 16 March.
Business woman with heart for community wins leadership award
A business woman who created a successful internet-based company with the local community at its heart has won a Church-sponsored leadership award.
US State Department slams China on human rights
In stark contrast to US Secretary of State Hillary Clintonâs softer remarks on Chinaâs human rights, the US State Department report reveals sharp criticism of the eastern superpower over rights violations ranging from religious repression to extrajudicial killings.
World's largest association of Christian schools elects new head
The world's largest association of evangelical Christian schools named a new president this week.
Cardinal condemns âunacceptableâ limits on religious freedom
Anti-discrimination legislation is being used to limit freedom of religion âin unacceptable waysâ, says the head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales.
Scottish celebs lend support to SCIAF's Lent appeal
SCIAF has launched its Wee Box, Big Change Lent campaign with the help of Scottish personalities, including Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, The Proclaimers and Rangers Assistant Manager Ally McCoist.
BBC series explores Miners' Strike and church
The relationship between miners, their familes and the church will be examined in a special series on BBC Local Radio to mark the 25th anniversary of the Miners' Strike.
Blears speaks up for common sense
The decision to reinstate a Christian nurse suspended for offering to pray for a patient was âcommon senseâ, says Communities Secretary Hazel Blears.
World Vision launches online Book of Remembrance
Development agency World Vision UK has created an innovative online service to enable grieving families to create a sensitive personalised tribute for their loved one.
Scottish minister on five year mission to Israel
A Church of Scotland minister is moving to Israel for five-years, despite having never set foot in the country before.
Christians urged to support Archbishops' Zimbabwe appeal
The Love Zim campaign has given its full support to a new appeal for Zimbabwe launched by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York.
Seminarians share faith stories in Lenten podcasts
CJM Music and the Archdiocese of Birmingham have released a series of freely downloadable musical podcasts to guide worshippers through Lent and into the Easter Season.
Church in Wales launches child abuse review
The Church in Wales has launched a major review into past allegations of child abuse in a bid to protect young people in its midst.
Billy Graham ministry to lay off staff
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association plans to lay off 10 per cent of its staff, or 55 employees, an official at the organisation said this week.