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Syrian opposition leader does not know whereabouts of missing bishops
Syrian opposition leader does not know whereabouts of missing bishops

Syrian opposition leader Sabra now says he doesn't know of bishops' whereabouts, after giving more certain account two weeks ago

Slavic Gospel Association requests prayer after missionary sustains serious injury
Slavic Gospel Association requests prayer after missionary sustains serious injury

Urgent prayer has been requested for Nick Leonovich, 84, a senior missionary with the Slavic Gospel Association (SGA), who is now in a coma following an serious accident in Ukraine where he fell down a flight of stairs during a visit.

Anne Heche: \'The conversation about God scares so many people\'
Anne Heche: 'The conversation about God scares so many people'

Actress Anne Heche has spoken about her faith in God and the difficult relationship she has with her strict religious mother because of her sexuality.

\'Sadness\' after Boy Scouts of America overturns ban on gay members
'Sadness' after Boy Scouts of America overturns ban on gay members

The National Council of the Boy Scouts of America has voted to allow gay boys to become members.

Kendall Jenner: \'I pray every night\' for people in hardship
Kendall Jenner: 'I pray every night' for people in hardship

Kendall Jenner has defended herself in a Twitter spat with Frances Bean Cobain by saying that she prays every night for people experiencing hardship around the world.

Woolwich attack: Faith leaders united in condemnation

The Southampton Council of Faiths has added its voice to the condemnation expressed over the attack on a soldier in Woolwich on Wednesday.

Words of wisdom on \'deadly\' tobacco from an Elder
Words of wisdom on 'deadly' tobacco from an Elder

The health risks associated with tobacco are familiar, but what people may not know so much is the harm it can cause to the people who grow it.

Drummer Lee Rigby, 25 [PHOTO]: Victim in Woolwich attack was loving father of two-year-old
Drummer Lee Rigby, 25 [PHOTO]: Victim in Woolwich attack was loving father of two-year-old

Lee Rigby, 25, has been named as the victim slayed in the horrific attack by two suspects in Woolwich, London on May 22.

Archbishop of Canterbury meets Tutu
Archbishop of Canterbury meets Tutu

The Archbishop of Canterbury has described Archbishop Desmond Tutu as a "towering spiritual figure" following a meeting between the two leaders in London on Wednesday.

New £1.4m museum tells story of Methodism
New £1.4m museum tells story of Methodism

A new museum is to be opened in London telling the story of Methodism and its enormous influence in Britain and the world.

Pop culture and spirituality without religion
Pop culture and spirituality without religion

Ted Turnau says Christians should be looking for ways to come alongside today's secularised pop stars to help them use religious imagery appropriately

Church raises £140,000 renting out car park space
Church raises £140,000 renting out car park space

Business-savvy churches are earning thousands of pounds by renting out unused car parking space in their grounds

Prayers for Woolwich attack victim
Prayers for Woolwich attack victim

Christians and other faith leaders have spoken of their horror over the attack on a soldier in Woolwich on Wednesday.

Pay freeze for Church of Scotland ministers
Pay freeze for Church of Scotland ministers

The difficult financial climate means ministers in the Church of Scotland are unlikely to see a pay increase in 2014.

Health and healing 'are a mission imperative'

The Anglican Health Network (AHN) has released a communiqué following the International Conference on Faith in Health and Healing

Resources for Quartet
Resources for Quartet

Damaris Trust has released new resources to help Christians make the most of the hit film Quartet