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Baptist conference to tackle gang violence
The issue of gangs and gang violence is the subject of the second Bite the Bullet conference organised by the Baptist Union of Great Britain and the Ascension Trust , the organisation behind the Street Pastors initiative.
Octuplets controversy pulls in California megachurch
A southern California megachurch has been pulled into the media storm surrounding the mother of recently born octuplets and wants to set the record straight amid rumours of its upcoming role.
Mary Mary cap award-winning week
It was an award-winning week for gospel duo Mary Mary, who just named Outstanding Gospel Artist at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Image Award on Thursday.
Christians pray for God's glory to come to the UK
Hundreds of Christians prayed for revival in London and the nation at a prayer night to launch the Global Day of Prayer London.
One-earner families being penalised, says CARE
A report by Christian charity CARE has shown that families with one working parent are being penalised by the British tax system.
Zimbabwe in urgent need of medical supplies, warns World Vision
World Vision says the need for medical supplies in Zimbabwe is urgent, as the death toll continues to climb in the cholera outbreak.
Christians support Valentine's Day vigil for Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean Christians will join human rights campaigners in a Valentineâs Day vigil outside Zimbabweâs embassy in London.
Kazakhstan Constitutional Council rejects restrictive draft law
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has welcomed a landmark decision by Kazakhstanâs Constitutional Council to reject as unconstitutional a restrictive draft law which CSW says seriously threatened to further restrict freedom of religion and belief in the country.
Valentine's couples choose quality time over flashy gifts
Adults would rather spend quality time with their loved one than receive an indulgent gift on Valentine's Day, according to a new Church of England survey out today.
Scorsese planning film on persecution of Japanese Christians
Martin Scorsese is planning to make a film version of a novel based on the persecution of Christians in Japan during the 17th century.
Signs of the times
What do you get when you mix environmental calamities, political corruption and rapid technological development? The end of human history, say some Christians.
Mandisa sings freedom in next release
Grammy nominee and American Idol finalist Mandisa is speaking truth and encouragement to women worldwide about the freedom she has experienced through her faith and incredible 70lb weight loss in her upcoming release, Freedom, out on March 24.
Church leaders launch online pilgrimage for Lent
Church leaders of all denominations laced up their hiking boots, hoisted their rucksacks and gathered their laptops this week to publicise a unique virtual journey around the Holy Land, organised by the charity Christian Aid.
Hollywood beckons for Bible Society
Itâs lights, camera and action this month for national charity Bible Society as it turns out two professional film productions in a week for a Hollywood competition.
Church condemns âintolerableâ plight of asylum seekers
The Church of England has condemned the Governmentâs refusal to allow asylum seekers the right to work and warned of the destitution faced by refused asylum seekers unable to return to their countries of origin.
Sentamu defends school receptionist in prayer row
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has defended a school receptionist facing disciplinary action after asking Christian friends for prayer when her daughter was scolded by a teacher for talking about Jesus.