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New digital Bible library

Three Bible ministries, working alongside leading Christian philanthropists, have launched a ministry alliance that will open Bible access for more than six billion people across the globe.

Church on the streets in Greece
Church on the streets in Greece

Churches are doing what they can to help people experiencing economic hardship in Greece

Brother and sister forego birthday gifts for vulnerable children
Brother and sister forego birthday gifts for vulnerable children

A brother and sister decided to sacrifice their birthday presents this year in aid of children in care.

Discover a 'vulnerable God', says Methodist President

The President of the Methodist Church has invited people to discover a "vulnerable God" in Jesus this Christmas.

Queen attends Christmas Day service

The Queen is due to attend the traditional Christmas Day service at Sandringham.

Be agents of transformation, says Archbishop
Be agents of transformation, says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury is using his Christmas message today to say that the purpose of the Christian message is not to defend religion or make the church credible but to challenge everyone to reconsider who they are.

Catholic leader attacks gay marriage plans
Catholic leader attacks gay marriage plans

The head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales has attacked the Government's gay marriage plans.

Christmas is \'good news for people in bad situations\'
Christmas is 'good news for people in bad situations'

The next Archbishop of Canterbury has encouraged people to celebrate this Christmas despite the difficulties they may be facing.

£360,000 Christmas boost for historic churches
£360,000 Christmas boost for historic churches

The National Churches Trust has announced £360,000 in funding for the preservation of historic churches.

Donkeys bring Christmas service to life

Two live donkeys made a special appearance at a Christmas Eve service in Hampshire last night.

A song for persecuted Christians
A song for persecuted Christians

Electro-pop band Ooberfuse have released a Christmas song as a gesture of solidarity with the world's persecuted Christians.

Christmas Day sermons via Twitter

Clergy across England are tweeting their Christmas sermons today as part of a Church of England campaign to share the good news with even more people.

Christmas toys delivered to London\'s hard pressed families
Christmas toys delivered to London's hard pressed families

London City Mission has distributed thousands of toys to some of London's poorest families this Christmas.

Pilgrims celebrate Christ's birth in Bethlehem

Thousands of Christians have celebrated the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.

Pope\'s Christmas appeal: Make space for God
Pope's Christmas appeal: Make space for God

Pope Benedict XVI has led Midnight Mass before 10,000 people at St Peter's Basilica in Rome.

Difficult Christmas for Syria\'s Christians
Difficult Christmas for Syria's Christians

Christians in Syria are facing a bleak Christmas amid the ongoing conflict.