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New songbook from Keith and Kristyn Getty

Modern hymnwriters Keith and Kristyn Getty have released a new songbook to accompany their latest album, Hymns for the Christian Life.

Regular churchgoers preferred Romney, poll finds

Exit polling following the US presidential election has found that regular churchgoers voted for defeated Republican challenger Mitt Romney by wide margins.

France next in line to legalise gay marriage

France is next in line to legalise same-sex marriage, according to a disputed bill pushed by President Francois Hollande on Wednesday, which would defy opposition from the country's Roman Catholic and conservative leadership.

Next Archbishop will need Bible and newspaper

As the world waits for Bishop Justin Welby to be named the next Archbishop of Canterbury, the outgoing Dr Rowan Williams says his successor will need to heed the advice of Karl Barth.

Christian leaders offer prayers for Obama

Christian leaders are praying for the US President and his next four years in power

Casting Crowns to release new acoustic album

Casting Crowns will be releasing acoustic versions of some of their best known hits

New resource for Remembrance Day

Christian Vision for Men and HOPE have come together to produce a new resource for churches marking Remembrance Day.

New centre brings joy to children in Philippines

Church Mission Society partners have opened up a new children's centre in an impoverished neighbourhood close to Manila.

Cathedral toy appeal supports domestic abuse victims

Members of the public are being invited to donate a new toy to the Lichfield Cathedral 2012 Toy Appeal.

Pope prays for peace in Syria

Pope Benedict XVI is calling upon all sides in the Syrian conflict to find a peaceful solution.

Ministry sets sights on 100,000 new believers

What do a former drug dealer, ex-policeman and social media expert have in common?

Churches must stress common ground, says Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel wants Protestants and Catholics to emphasise what they have in common as the nation prepares for celebrations marking the 500th anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation.

Hillsong Chapel release has local church at its heart

Hillsong Church have released album number two in their Chapel series.

Mission researcher sees opportunities for church in schools

A new booklet from Church Army sheds light on the potential for more school-based fresh expressions of church.

Christians to join climate change march

Christians will be taking part in the Campaign Against Climate Change march in London on 1 December.

Obama re-elected as president

Barack Obama has won a second term as US President after securing victories in key swing states, including Ohio.