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Saddleback aims for zero orphans in Rwanda
In honour of World AIDS Day on 1 December, Saddleback Church is setting its own goal of reaching zero orphans throughout Rwanda by 2015.
Free Christmas songs from Integrity
Christmas is the season of goodwill and giving and that's exactly what Integrity is doing with five free song downloads.
Faith leaders urge action on Sudan
A delegation of Sudanese faith leaders and activists is in Ethiopia this week to urge the African Union to do more to avert a humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan.
Strong support for teaching of Christianity in schools
Almost two-thirds of adults say they support the teaching of Christianity in schools, according to a survey by Oxford University.
11 dead in Nigeria church bombing
Suspected suicide bombers from Islamist group Boko Haram detonated two cars laden with explosives at a Protestant church during Sunday morning service, killing at least 11 people and wounding 30 others in a major military establishment in northern Nigeria's Kaduna State.
Children's ministry is more than childminding
Christians serving in children's ministry are doing some of the most important work in the church today - but that's not always recognised, says Tim Thornborough.
Old sewing machine gets new lease of life for charity
An old sewing machine has had a good dusting down and is now being used to make crafts that are raising money for a Christian charity.
Religious leaders support dialogue
A new centre for interreligious dialogue is opening today in Vienna.
Support for referendum on gay marriage
Over half the public want a referendom on the Government's plans to legalise gay marriage.
Brits concerned about marriage breakdown
Most Brits feel that marriage's fall from grace has not been good for society, a new survey has found.
Beware the winter blues
The crisp autumn sunshine has given way to lashings of rain for many so it's little wonder that the overcast skies and shortening days may put a dampner on our moods too.
Christians get behind activism to end gender-based violence
Christians around the world are taking part in 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.
Churches pray for end to violence against women
Churches are praying for the millions of women victims of violence worldwide.
Portsmouth addresses urgent need for school places
The Anglican Diocese of Portsmouth is hoping to open two new schools in Whiteley and Waterlooville to meet the shortage in school places
Uganda drops death penalty for homosexuals
The death penalty provision of an anti-gay bill in Uganda has been dropped, it has been reported on Friday, and Members of the Ugandan Parliament have immediately moved to endorse the amended legislature.