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Salvation Army launches appeal for Christmas presents

The Salvation Army is appealing for more Christmas presents to be donated to its annual appeal this year to help families struggling as a result of the financial crisis.

Senior Welsh clergy and police call time on binge-drinking

Archbishop of Wales and Welsh police join forces in clampdown on nation's binge drinking culture.

Wycliffe pushes to translate last remaining languages

Wycliffe Bible Translators, the world's largest Bible translation organisation, is to launch a major 17-year project to translate the Bible into the last remaining languages.

Brits prefer to read in the loo

A new survey from Tearfund has revealed that millions of Brits like to read to pass away their time in the loo.

Whoopi takes Sister Act to London's West End

Whoopi Goldberg and Stage Entertainment have announced plans to produce the stage premiere of Sister Act, a divine new musical comedy based on the international hit movie.

Luis and Andrew Palau bring Good News to southern Mexico

As the economy continues to downshift in markets around the globe, world evangelist Luis Palau continues to bring his message of eternal hope and encouragement to million.

Joint consecration for new Welsh bishops

Two Welsh bishops will be consecrated in a joint service next week.

India: Reports of rewards to kill Christians

Hindu militants in India are offering rewards of money, food and liquor to mobs to kill Christians and destroy their homes, according to partners of human rights organisation, Release International.

Christians to send Advent peace messages to Bethlehem

The World Council of Churches is asking Christians to send prayers and messages of peace to the birthplace of Jesus this Christmas.

Churches to make 2009 a special year for children

Church leaders are being encouraged to help make 2009 ‘a year to remember’ for young people and the church with the launch of an interdenominational Year of the Child, to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the United Nations’ International Year of the Child.

Bible Society to tell real Christmas story through festive post

Millions of envelopes will carry an encouragement to read the Bible’s story of the nativity this Christmas.

Bellamy Brothers enjoy English revival with 'Let Your Love Flow'

Country music's favorite duo, Bellamy Brothers, are heating up the charts again with their mega-hit, "Let Your Love Flow". The song is being used by Barclay Bank for a credit card advertisement and as a result the song is now No 25 on the official UK Singles chart, Music Week, as of November 15.

Sex and the City and a lesson in forgiveness

Forgiveness requires sacrifice, and this is never more clearly demonstrated than in the context of loving relationships.

Appeal to save Canterbury Cathedral reaches £9m

A major appeal to raise millions of pounds towards vital conservation work at the historic Canterbury Cathedral has reached the £9 million mark.

Barclays helps raise £90,000 for Christian charities

More than £90,000 was pledged to five innovative Christian charities at the second Cross Pollinate networking and fundraising event in central London last week.

Church leaders sense growing trust

Leaders of the major denominations that make up the global body of Christ have expressed their continued commitment to “a common journey of faith” in a final document released by delegates of the Global Christian Forum on Monday.