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Peacebuilding is 'God's vocation'
World Council of Churches hears message of peace at 10th Assembly

Syrian refugees facing harshest winter in years
Christian Aid fears inadequate shelter will put the lives of Syrian refugees at risk this winter.

Divine Chocolate founder recognised with Good Deals Pioneer Award
Divine Chocolate founder Sophi Tranchell has received an award in recognition of her significant and lasting contribution to positive social change.

Billy Graham's last crusade
Tens of thousands of people across North America are planning to invite their family and friends to watch a programme which will touch the hearts of people of all ages.

Welsh evangelicals hope for revival
Wales may be entering a new season of hope, according to Elfed Godding of the Evangelical Alliance.

New RE resources offer insights into Christianity and Methodism
Religious Education resources look at Christianity from a Methodist perspective

African Children's Choir records at Abbey Road Studios
They may be too young to know much about George, Paul, Ringo or John, but when the African Children's Choir arrived to record at Abbey Road Studios recently, along with their founder, Ray Barnett, they knew they had the privilege of being in a very special place.

World Council of Churches elects new Central Committee
The World Council of Churches has elected a new Central Committee during its Assembly in South Korea.

Democratic Republic of Congo: Cautious welcome after rebel group promises to disarm
M23 rebels promise to use "purely political means" to pursue their goals

Religious people most likely to adopt in England
Religious people are most likely to adopt in England, new research has revealed.

Launch of new SOW Acapella album
"We believe that song is one of the vehicles God uses to bring his glory here in this nation"

Free Church defends bonfire night celebrations against secularists
The Free Church of Scotland has defended bonfire night celebrations against calls from secularists to ban it for "religious reasons".

Search to find nation's favourite Christmas carols
An online poll will be launched later this month to find out the nation's favourite Christmas carol.

Send a real card this Christmas, says bishop
Ethical retailer Traidcraft is asking people to ditch the e-card culture in favour of sending real cards this Christmas.

Catholic Church calls for living wage
The Catholic Church is calling upon employers to pay their staff a living wage.

Saeed Abedini moved to more dangerous prison
There's been a very troubling development in the case of American Pastor Saeed Abedini, a US citizen imprisoned in Iran because of his Christian faith.