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France: First same-sex wedding under new law
Vincent Autin and Bruno Boileau will become the first same-sex couple to marry in France.

Full statement from Andrea Minichiello Williams on rejection of Christian discrimination cases
Andrea Minichiello Williams, of the Christian Legal Centre, says the European court's rejection of workplace discrimination cases involving three UK Christians shows that the Prime Minister's assurances of protection for freedom of conscience are "worthless".

European court rejects Christian legal challenges on discrimination
Three UK Christians have lost their legal challenges over workplace discrimination at the European Court of Human Rights.
Arrested Iranian pastor in good health
Pastor Robert Asseriyan, an Assemblies of God leader in Iran, who was arrested on May 21st, in the middle of a church service, has been allowed to contact his family by a phone call to inform them that he is in good health.

Archbishop praises mosque over EDL response
A mosque in York has been praised for offering English Defence League protesters tea and a game of football.

New sunscreen to protect ocean coral
Aethic is launching a new ecocompatible and marine positive sunscreen to ensure that it's not just our skin that's protected, but also the world's coral.

The churches that are reaching and keeping young people
Beth Keith has spent the last 12 months researching churches that are bucking the trend of decline in attendance among young adults.

Staying safe on the road this summer
It's summer and for many young people that means a carefree break and roadtrips with friends. But it may also mean some dangerous distractions for the drivers.

We are worship
Integrity Music Europe has launched a new website to resource worship leaders, musicians, songwriters and worshipping Christians everywhere.
Methodist Church's new Learning Network to encourage discipleship and evangelism
The Methodist Church is to launch its new Learning Network in the autumn.

Funds keep coming in for Christian centre for women addicts
Fundraising continues for a new therapeutic centre to transform the lives of women in the Ipswich area struggling with addictions.

Syria: Bishop advises against lifting of EU arms embargo
The outgoing Bishop of Bath & Wells is urging the European Union to keep a sanction on the supply of arms to Syria in place.

Graham Kendrick connects between the old and new
Graham Kendrick has created a new video sharing with fans his passion for the creative process behind his music and the thinking behind his latest album, Worship Duets.
Iran: Church under pressure from authorities closes
The Central Assemblies of God church in Tehran was closed on Thursday due to pressure from Iranian security authorities.

Paul Ewing to launch album Retrospectives in support of World Vision
Indie Award winning artist Paul Ewing will be launching his new album Retrospectives in support of World Vision UK this Thursday.

Free week of concerts at Llandaff Cathedral
Welsh music lovers are being invited along to Llandaff Cathedral for a week of free concerts next month.