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Churchman predicts Scotland will say no to independence
Churchman predicts Scotland will say no to independence

The former moderator of the Free Church of Scotland thinks the royal baby could sway the vote on independence.

Grant makes urgent repairs possible for Katherine Jenkins\' former church
Grant makes urgent repairs possible for Katherine Jenkins' former church

Classical singer Katherine Jenkins has spoken of her delight at a grant being made to a historic Welsh church where she used to be a chorister.

Appeals for prayer for Egypt
Appeals for prayer for Egypt

Church leaders are asking Christians to pray for peace and an end to the bloodshed in Egypt.

Churches attacked in Egypt

For 67 years, the Virgin Mary Church was a peaceful refuge for Shenouda El Sayeh, much like the Giza province village of Hafr Hakim where it rests and where he has lived all those years.

New Zealand\'s cardboard cathedral dedicated
New Zealand's cardboard cathedral dedicated

The New Zealand city of Christchurch has dedicated its transitional cardboard cathedral after the original concrete building was damaged beyond repair by an earthquake.

Nigeria: Weekend attacks in North East claim at least 50 lives
Nigeria: Weekend attacks in North East claim at least 50 lives

At least 50 civilians were killed and dozens more injured in a series of weekend attacks in north-eastern Nigeria by the Islamist terrorist group Boko Haram.

Presbyterian Church (USA) drops In Christ Alone from hymnal
Presbyterian Church (USA) drops In Christ Alone from hymnal

An extraordinary dispute has arisen over a lyric contained one of the most beloved contemporary Christian hymns of the modern-day Church, "In Christ Alone".

Bible Society bookshops attacked in Egypt
Bible Society bookshops attacked in Egypt

Two Bible Society bookshops were completely destroyed after being set on fire

Christian celebrations around the world
Christian celebrations around the world

Visiting a Christian festival around the world is a great way to combine your faith with travel. Why restrict yourself to the religious celebrations of your home town? It's a big wide world, so get exploring. To give you some idea of what's out there, here are some of the best Christian celebrations around the world.

Inclusiveness within limits
Inclusiveness within limits

Known for their innovative approaches, OAC Ministries (Open Air Campaigners) aim to host conferences that challenge as well as inspire.

God\'s choice of instrument
God's choice of instrument

Christians should ask themselves just how can I be useful to God, how can I be an instrument for God or how can I give God's blessing to another.

Concern over attacks against Christians in Egypt
Concern over attacks against Christians in Egypt

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has voiced concern about attacks against Christians as the Pope cancels public sermons

Barnabas Fund to evacuate further 3,400 Christians from Sudan
Barnabas Fund to evacuate further 3,400 Christians from Sudan

Barnabas Fund is expanding its Exodus campaign to rescue another 3,400 Christians from Sudan.

Matt Redman to Release Your Grace Finds Me
Matt Redman to Release Your Grace Finds Me

Acclaimed worship leader and two-time Grammy winner Matt Redman announces the release of his new live album Your Grace Finds Me due September 24.

Roma Downey on faith and The Bible
Roma Downey on faith and The Bible

Roma Downey the producer of the US hit series The Bible

Vandal pays for damage to anti-abortion display
Vandal pays for damage to anti-abortion display

A man who attacked an educational display showing the reality of abortion has written a letter of apology and paid for the damage.