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Switchfoot Begins New Month with European Tour
Five-piece Californian band Switchfoot continue to rise on the US Billboard chart, as their latest released critically acclaimed album Oh! Gravity. hit number 18 immediately after its late December release.
Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) Announces Next Moderator
The Free Church of Scotland (Continuing) has announced the Moderator-Designate of its next general assembly. The Rev Maurice Roberts, who is currently serving as a minister in Inverness, is expected to take up his position next May.
Christians and Muslims Unite at Pro-Life Conference
The Bishop of Pontefract joined a group of pro-life campaigners last Saturday, in a conference organised by the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) and The Indian Muslim Welfare Society.
UK Church Leaders Invited for 'Amazing Grace' Preview
Local church leaders will be invited to free previews of Hollywood film Amazing Grace throughout February, which officially releases in the UK on 23 March.
Cameron Opposes Opt-Out for Church on Gay Adoption
The leader of the Conservatives has come out in support of new laws that will force Catholic adoption agencies to consider placing children with gay couples. David Cameron expressed his personal support for the new regulations Monday but promised fellow Tory MPs a free vote on this issue, which he said was a matter of conscience, The Guardian reports
Tearfund Criticises Zimbabwe Arrest
Tearfund has criticised the arrest last Friday of six Zimbabwe church leaders by armed police who intervened in a church meeting attended by over 500 people.
Archbishop Sentamu to Lead Oxford University Mission
The second most senior member of the Church of England, the Archbishop of York, will travel to Oxford Tuesday 30 January where he will be the main speaker at the Oxford University Mission.
No Exemption for Catholic Adoption Agencies, says Blair
Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor triggered a row over gay adoption last week when he said that the Catholic Church's adoption agencies would close rather than be forced to place children with gay couples
Prince Charles Receives Global Environment Award in US
Following a private church service on Sunday in Pennsylvania, Prince Charles and wife Camilla continued their US whirlwind trip as they departed for New York.
U2Charist to Hit England for the First Time
The groundbreaking 'U2Charist', an adapted Holy Communion service that uses rock band U2's best-selling songs in place of hymns, will be presided by a Church of England bishop for the first time in May.
International Baptist Theological Seminary 'Library Expansion' on Target
The International Baptist Theological Seminary (IBTS) in Prague, which boasts one of the largest English-language theological libraries in mainland Europe, has announced its library expansion programme is on target.
International Baptist Theological Seminary 'Library Expansion' on Target
The International Baptist Theological Seminary (IBTS) in Prague, which boasts one of the largest English-language theological libraries in mainland Europe, has announced its library expansion programme is on target.
Methodists Challenge the Church - Face 2 Faith
Young followers of Methodism challenged the Methodist Church last year to dedicate a month to prayer for improved relationships between people of different faiths. Now that month is about to begin and the Church is gearing up for non-stop prayer throughout February.
Salvation Army, Methodists Challenge Gambling Industry
The Salvation Army and Methodist Church have spoken out against the new super casino. Numerous local councils, including Glasgow, Newcastle and Blackpool, have bid for the licence to host the country's only Las Vegas-style super casino and the panel set up by the Government to advise on casino locations is due to publish the successful bid tomorrow.
U2Charist to Hit England for the First Time
The groundbreaking 'U2Charist', an adapted Holy Communion service that uses rock band U2's best-selling songs in place of hymns, will be presided by a Church of England bishop for the first time in May.
World Emergency Relief Reports of 'Hidden Crisis' in Jordan
Christian charity World Emergency Relief (WER) reports of a 'hidden crisis' across Jordan, as the number of Iraqi refugees continues to grow there.