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State of emergency declared in Nigeria's violence-hit regions

Christian Solidarity Worldwide is calling upon the international community to help in Nigeria put a stop to violence

Anglican Communion launches worldwide survey on reconciliation

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu commends the "exciting and promising initiative".

New Moderator\'s close brush with the law
New Moderator's close brush with the law

The Reverend Lorna Hood is about to become the next Moderator of the General Assembly of Scotland but at one point she thought she might be carted off by the police before she had the chance.

Churches encouraged to pray for parent and toddler groups
Churches encouraged to pray for parent and toddler groups

The National Day of Prayer for Parent and Toddler Groups takes place on 2 June

India: Mob demolishes church
India: Mob demolishes church

Government officials stand by as walls come down

John Ellis becomes new lay moderator of United Reformed Church
John Ellis becomes new lay moderator of United Reformed Church

John Ellis has been inducted as lay moderator of the General Assembly of the United Reformed Church (URC).

Special prayers and liturgical material for 60th anniversary of Queen\'s coronation
Special prayers and liturgical material for 60th anniversary of Queen's coronation

The Church of England has released prayers and liturgical resources for the 60th anniversary of the Queen's coronation.

PHOTOS: Star Trek Into Darkness Hollywood Premiere
PHOTOS: Star Trek Into Darkness Hollywood Premiere

Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana and JJ Abrams were at the Dolby Theatre for the Hollywood premiere of Star Trek Into Darkness

Billy Graham still inspiring evangelical leaders
Billy Graham still inspiring evangelical leaders

Billy Graham is gearing up for his final major outreach this year and a fresh poll by the National Association of Evangelicals in the US reveals the admiration many evangelical leaders still have for him.

What impact does child sponsorship have?

An independent study has found that child sponsorship makes a "statistically significant" impact on the lives of participating children.

Screenwriter Candace Lee on new film Christmas Candle
Screenwriter Candace Lee on new film Christmas Candle

Susan Boyle will be starring in the film adaptation of Max Lucado's novel, Christmas Candle

Mass for Syria\'s suffering Christians
Mass for Syria's suffering Christians

Syrian Christians who fled their homeland were among those at a Mass asking Our Lady's intercession for peace in the country.

Service to remember Alethea Taylor
Service to remember Alethea Taylor

St George's Church, Orleton, will be holding a special service on Wednesday in memory of one of its members Alethea Taylor, who went missing last year.

Samaritan\'s Purse gives vulnerable children and families a brighter future
Samaritan's Purse gives vulnerable children and families a brighter future

Samaritan's Purse has launched a new campaign to lift 30,000 families from a life of grinding poverty to a life of hope by 2016.

Archbishop: Everyone is called to be a disciple
Archbishop: Everyone is called to be a disciple

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby opened up about his conversion, losing his daughter Johanna, and what he learned from working in the oil industry in a wide-ranging interview at Holy Trinity Brompton's Leadership Conference on Monday.

Art auction raises £2,600 for Syria refugee appeal
Art auction raises £2,600 for Syria refugee appeal

An auction of artwork by Alexander Moffat has raised £2,600 for SCIAF's Syria Refugee Appeal.