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Church head slams cartoon mocking Sarah Palin and Pentecostalism
The leader of the world's largest Pentecostal denomination denounced a cartoon in the Washington Post that mocks Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin, Pentecostalism, and Christianity as "despicable".
Christians in Germany launch Luther Decade
Christians gather in Wittenberg for the opening celebrations of Luther Decade, 10 years of special lectures, festivals, concerts and other events leading up to the 500th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation in 2017.
Christians pray for missing Madeleine
Christians around the world joined in prayer on Friday for the safe return of missing Madeleine McCann and the release of all children held by criminal networks.
Jeremy Camp speaking louder than before on November release
Four studio discs, one live album, 16 No 1 songs, five Dove Awards, three ASCAP Songwriter of the Year wins and an American Music Award nomination only scratch the surface of the accolades that follow the name Jeremy Camp.
India Government criticises states amid anti-Christian attacks
Following the persecution of Christians in Orissa and Karnataka, the Government of India on Thursday criticised the state governments for their failure to control the violence by Hindu radical groups.
Churches to unite in International Prayer for Peace
Hundreds of churches and Christian organisations around the world will pray for peace this Sunday on International Day of Prayer for Peace.
CWR celebrates 21 years at Waverley Abbey House with revivalists book
CWR has launched a brand new publication on some of the best known Christian revivalists to celebrate the 21st anniversary of the opening of their world renowned ministry base, Waverley Abbey House.
Parachuting vicar celebrates completion of £400k parish centre
A daredevil vicar who previously took part in a fundraising skydive is celebrating the completion of a brand new £400,000 state of the art parish centre.
Black teenagers march through London against gun and knife crime
Young black Christians are marching their way through London in solidarity with parents of gun and knife crime.
Empowering the underprivileged
Today an estimated 40,000 children will die of hunger or hunger related disease. Within a year, malaria will claim the lives of one million children.
Bishop tells Christians to oppose BNP
The Bishop of Stafford has told Christians that they have a "moral duty" to oppose the British Nationalist Party.
Welsh bishops pledge pastoral care for women priest opponents
The bishops of the Church in Wales have promised to provide continuing care for those opposed to the ordination of women, following a decision not to appoint a new assistant bishop.
Churches ask: Can capitalism deliver a living wage for all?
Working long hours for little pay is a harsh reality for many Londoners. But how do we tackle the problem? This question will be considered at next week's JustShare debate, Can Capitalism Deliver a Living Wage for All?
World Vision announces first annual Peace Prize
The president of World Vision International, Dean Hirsch, will launch the very first World Vision International Peace Prize on this year's International Day of Peace on 21 September.
Viva brings millions together in prayer for at-risk children
The Viva Network is celebrating the success of its World Weekend of Prayer for Children at Risk earlier this summer which brought together three million participants.
Christians to 'Stand' against human trafficking
Christian ministries are uniting for a key event in Birmingham next month to raise awareness among churchgoers of human trafficking and other forms of modern day slavery.