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Older people are not a burden, says Archbishop
Older people are not a burden, says Archbishop

The Archbishop of Canterbury has said that older people should be recognised for the enormous amount of voluntary work they do in their communities.

The Geneva Bible: a book to remember this Christmas
The Geneva Bible: a book to remember this Christmas

Books on the New York Times bestseller list include Eben Alexander's Proof of Heaven and Todd Burpo's Heaven is for Real. But one more book that Kirk Cameron would like to see on it is the 1599 Geneva Bible.

US economic blockade against Cuba hits church assembly

The US blockade against Cuba has forced the Latin American Council of Churches to postpone its forthcoming General Assembly.

Church 'must find new ways of engaging'

Disappointing figures in the 2011 Census have prompted calls for the church in England and Wales to find new ways of engaging.

Scottish Churches reiterate opposition to gay marriage

The Church of Scotland and Catholic Church in Scotland have spoken out against the Scottish Government's plans to legalise gay marriage.

Egypt's Christians pray ahead of constitution vote

Christians in Egypt are gathering today to pray for the future of their nation and their freedom.

Kari Jobe and Ed Cash get to work on Not Today soundtrack
Kari Jobe and Ed Cash get to work on Not Today soundtrack

Kari Jobe and producer Ed Cash hit the studio this week to work on music for the Not Today soundtrack.

US churches excel at feeding and clothing poor
US churches excel at feeding and clothing poor

Despite the challenging economic climate, churches in the US are continuing to register significant levels of outreach in their local communities.

Christian appeals Sunday working decision
Christian appeals Sunday working decision

The case of a Christian who resigned from her job after being forced to work Sundays is to come before an Employment Appeal Tribunal.

Bishop of Peterborough to chair Council for Christian Unity

The Bishop of Peterborough has been appointed by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York to Chair the Council for Christian Unity.

Lauren Scruggs thanks God year after horrific propeller accident
Lauren Scruggs thanks God year after horrific propeller accident

A year ago, Lauren Scruggs nearly died when she walked into the propeller of an airplane.

Christmas boxes head to Liberia

One of the biggest Pentecostal churches in the country has pulled out all the stops to get Christmas presents to children in Liberia this year.

Gay marriage will damage Tory credibility, says MP

Senior Tory MP Brian Binley has warned in an open letter to David Cameron that the gay marriage agenda risks alienating the Conservative Party's base ahead of the next general election.

Rowan Williams becomes Christian Aid Chair

Dr Rowan Williams is to become chairman of the board of trustees at Christian Aid from next year.

Church says women bishops situation \'unsustainable\'
Church says women bishops situation 'unsustainable'

Leaders in the Church of England have reiterated their determination to move forward with women bishops.

Christmas in the free West
Christmas in the free West

Unless there is a return to the Lord, Western civilisation as we know it will perish