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Time to stop the God delusion

Cardiff event will ask the hard questions

Leicester Cathedral stakes claim as Richard III's rightful burial site

www.kingrichardinleicester.com sets out Leicester's case as the propper burial site for King Richard III. But the descendents of the "King in a Car Park" remain unconvinced.

University's Christian Union celebrates growth

Harper Adams University's Christian Union has just had one of its most successful years to date, having celebrated a doubling in membership.

Clowns gather for Joseph Grimaldi memorial service [PHOTO]

It was no austere occasion at a London church on Sunday as clowns from across the country came together to pay tribute to the father of all clowns, Joseph Grimaldi.

A new challenge for 2014's Marriage Week

This year, Marriage Week organisers are seeking to break the world record for the most couples renewing their vows simultaneously

Churches supporting flood-affected communities

Churches are doing what they can to support communities affected by the flooding that has swept over large parts of the south-west of England.

Catholic day of prayer for human trafficking

Catholics in the UK and US are being invited to observe an official day of prayer for survivors and victims of human trafficking on 8 February, which is the Feast Day of St Bakhita

Lukewarm response to Archbishops' statement on care for homosexuals

Conservative Anglicans have responded with caution to a statement from the Archbishops of Canterbury and York on pastoral care for homosexuals.

South Sudan: Church excluded from peace talks

The bishops of Sudan and South Sudan have criticised their exclusion from peace talks in Addis Ababa following the ceasefire of 23 January. They have released a Pastoral Exhortation outlining their concerns.

Scottish Christians lobby for protections in face of same-sex marriage vote

Scottish Church leaders lobby Holyrood in the face of possible discrimination caused by the passage of the new same-sex marriage bill.

Inspiring Lent reading

Barefoot Prayers: A meditation a day for Lent and Easter, by Canon Dr Stephen Cherry, and Jesus - His Home, His Journey, His Challenge, by Dr David Bryan, were both launched over the weekend

Legacies are a 'lifeline' for parish churches

The Church of England is encouraging people to leave a legacy to their local churches in their will

Death and the burden of funerals on the Church of Scotland

Death may be a topic most people want to avoid, but around 80 people came together at Edinburgh University's New College over the weekend to explore its place in life and society.

Charlemagne, by the grace of God, Emperor

January 28 saw the 1,200th death since Charlemagne but who was he and why is he significant?

Sex and violence in films are not the problem

Churches need to get better at teaching the power of visual media and how to media-wise

Catholic adoption agency allowed to keep charity status

A Catholic adoption agency has been told it can keep its charitable status.