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Church schools can support children from 'chaotic' households
Michael Gove has said schools are becoming one of the main sources of stability for children growing up in broken and struggling households.

Crystal Cathedral's final benediction
Crystal Cathedral Ministries held its last service on Sunday at the famous glass building in Costa Mesa, California, before handing over to St Callistus Catholic Church.

Prince of Wales makes stop at historic church during summer tour
The Prince of Wales braved a heavy downpour to visit an ancient church in Gwynedd earlier this week.

Justin Timberlake's sexually explicit video pulled from YouTube
YouTube has pulled the plug on Justin Timberlake's new music video because it is too explicit.

Call to pray for Zimbabwe
Viva is asking UK churches to keep Zimbabwe in their prayers ahead of elections next month.

Pastor denied permission to hold church services on beach
Local authorities refused permission to a church pastor wanting to hold services on the beach at Rehoboth, Delaware.
Khat herbal stimulant banned by Theresa May
Home Secretary Theresa May has decided to ban the herbal stimulant khat.

Trussell Trust named 'Britain's most admired charity'
A Christian charity running a nationwide network of foodbanks has been named 'Britain's most admired charity' by chief executives of charities and not-for-profit organisations in the UK.

Farewell service for Bishop of Liverpool
A farewell service will be taking place for the Bishop of Liverpool on Wednesday.

Calls for unity in South Sudan
The Primate of the Episcopal Church of Sudan has called on the people of South Sudan to be "united in order to achieve lasting national healing, peace and reconciliation".

The search is on for a new song
Have you written a congregational worship song and always wanted it to be heard for the larger audience? Well now is your chance!

Who stole Egypt? Voices from the revolution
The answer depends on who you ask among the thousands of Egyptians who have swarmed the streets across the country since Sunday (June 30), either to force President Mohamed Morsi out of office, or to support him.

Travel advice for Mission Week and World Youth Day
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has issued travel advice for pilgrims travelling to Brazil for Mission Week and World Youth Day

How much would you pay for a first date?
Guys are happy with a simple DVD night but ladies have bigger expectations when it comes to the first date.

Norfolk school offers prayer space
Students at Sheringham High School in Norfolk will have the chance to reflect on different aspects of Christian prayer over the coming days.

Christians and other religious minorities under fire in Syria
Christians are being threatened into supporting the opposition and churches are being desecrated in civil war-ravaged Syria, a US congressional hearing has heard.