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First there was speed dating, now there is good deed dating
First there was speed dating, now there is good deed dating

A leading online Christian dating site has come up with a novel service that will give the opportunity for singles to get to know one another while volunteering in their communities.

Russia outlaws abortion advertisements
Russia outlaws abortion advertisements

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a new amendment to the country's healthcare laws on Monday that made abortion clinic advertising a crime carrying potentially hefty fines.

Churches assisting storm hit communities
Churches assisting storm hit communities

Rain and gale force winds of up to 70 mph are battering Britain's coastlines, leading to widespread damage and flooding.

What is biblical courtship?
What is biblical courtship?

How do we, as followers of Jesus Christ, engage in courtship in a biblical way, a way in which honours and glorifies God, leaving both parties obedient to the Word?

Most Christians not sharing the Gospel
Most Christians not sharing the Gospel

A new survey suggests that Christians are not sharing their faith despite many feeling the responsibility to do so.

Stephen Baldwin stars in new US faith-based sitcom, Rock and a Hard Place
Stephen Baldwin stars in new US faith-based sitcom, Rock and a Hard Place

Stephen Baldwin is to star in family-friendly faith-based sitcom about a small town pastor who unexpectedly inherits the bar directly across the street from his church.

Lebanese library torched after blasphemy accusation

A huge library of books collected by a 72-year-old Greek Orthodox priest, but used by the whole community, was torched in Lebanon last Friday after he was accused of insulting Islam.

Friendship and peace at Epiphany service
Friendship and peace at Epiphany service

Two Muslim sheikhs were at a Welsh church on Sunday to take part in an Epiphany service as a sign of friendship and peace with Christians.

Pennywise planning for the year ahead
Pennywise planning for the year ahead

Arwyn Bailey, of the Association of Christian Financial Advisers, shares his money-saving tips for the coming year.

Churches asked to become blood and organ \'donor churches\'
Churches asked to become blood and organ 'donor churches'

Churches up and down the UK have been challenged to become 'donor churches' and encourage blood and organ donation in their communities through a new campaign.

A name fit for a king: would you call your baby \'Messiah\'?
A name fit for a king: would you call your baby 'Messiah'?

Three-quarters of Americans believe parents should be able to call their child "Messiah" if they want to

A daily schedule built around God, rather than the other way round
A daily schedule built around God, rather than the other way round

Jemma Regis shares how she became closer to God in her new book God's Romantic Getaway

Fears for most vulnerable as austerity continues
Fears for most vulnerable as austerity continues

George Osborne announced in Birmingham today that 2014 will be the year of what he called "hard truths" as he warned of further austerity.

Grace Church Highlands: A growing church in Enfield
Grace Church Highlands: A growing church in Enfield

Grace Church Highlands has grown from around 50 members to 120 in the seven years since it was founded.

Disagreements over CofE\'s alternative baptism service
Disagreements over CofE's alternative baptism service

There are mixed feelings in the Church of England over a proposed alternative baptism service