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Wedding receptions moving away from tradition
Wedding receptions are no longer necessarily a traditional affair, with many newlyweds choosing to eschew the fruit cake and upmarket venue in favour of more budget-friendly options and personal touches.
Pat Storey on life as the first female bishop
"You shouldn't believe your own publicity," says the UK and Ireland's first female bishop
2014 set to be a better financial year
New research highlights the financial pressures of the past year, but suggests 2014 will be more positive for many families.
WOW Hits 2014 Deluxe Edition
WOW Hits rounds up the best worship and Christian contemporary music of the year.
Thousands were praying for 'targeted' Syrian Christians as peace talks announced
The announcement of Syrian peace talks that will take place in Geneva early next year has come immediately after a global 'Pray for Syria' event held by Christian charity Open Doors.
Biggest Christian gathering in South America 'Going for More'
The city of Bogotá, Colombia, held its annual gathering of Christians in the Simón BolÃvar Park last Friday.
Churches must be more welcoming
The Most Reverent Bernard Longely has written a letter to parishes in the Archdiocese of Birmingham emphasising the importance of family, a good welcome and being non-judgemental.
Sharing the Gospel in the UK: A Nigerian's perspective
The Reverend Israel Olofinjana speaks to Christian Today about some of the challenges of being a missionary from the Global South in the UK today.
Iranian Christian converts arrested as they celebrate Christmas
Iranian security authorities raided a house where a group of Christians had gathered to celebrate Christmas on December 24.
Give a child a future in 2014
People are being asked to consider sponsoring a child in the coming year
Welsh pastor's book raises £4,000 for Croatian community's new pastoral centre
A Baptist pastor's book has almost sold out within six months of publication, and in so doing helped raise a further £4,000 to help the Christian community of Rijeka in Croatia build their new pastoral centre.
Scottish church leader condemns plans to scrap marriage tax breaks
A minister in the Free Church of Scotland has urged the SNP to do more to encourage the traditional family in light of plans to eliminate marriage tax breaks.
Switchfoot: Music for the difficult places
Christian Today caught up with Switchfoot guitarist Jerome Fontamillas to find out more about their new surf film and how faith inspires them to keep making music for people in all stages of life
Faith in fashion
In the world of fashion, the major faiths have inspired trends for years.
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
The film based on Nelson Mandela's 1994 biography of the same name brings to life the struggles of a divided South Africa under the apartheid regime, and lays bare the plight of those who were shackled by racial injustice.
The irresistable Pope Francis
2013 has been Pope Francis's year