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Norway marks first anniversary of Oslo and Utoeya attacks
Church services are taking place in Norway today to remember the victims of the gun and bomb attacks on Oslo and the island of Utoeya.
Atheist challenges Michael W Smith concert
Contemporary Christian music star Michael W Smith has denounced a recent lawsuit threat from a Utah atheist who wants a concert canceled because of possible church-state concerns.
Churches call for global clampdown on arms
Four global church bodies have issued a statement calling upon government leaders to reach agreement on arms.
Prayers for US cinema shooting victims
Prayer vigils are being held for victims of a shooting rampage at a cinema in Aurora, Colorado.
Brandon Heath to release Blue Mountain
Popular Christian singer Brandon Heath will be releasing Blue Mountain on 9 October.
New Brenton Brown project to release October
Brenton Brown will be releasing his next album, God My Rock, in October.
Archbishop hails success of Young Leaders programme
The Archbishop of York has welcomed the success of his programme to help young people engage more in their communities.
The joy of a good book
Most people like real books over e-readers, a poll of more than 2,000 people has found.
New Testament Church of God backs national day of prayer
The New Testament Church of God (NTCOG) is mobilising its members to head to Wembley Stadium on 29 September for the National Day of Prayer and Worship (NDOP).
Christian Resources Exhibition expanding Manchester event
Organisers of the upcoming Christian Resources Exhibition North are looking to expand after exhibition space sold out.
Church in Wales unveils major overhaul
The Church in Wales faces terminal decline without some radical re-thinking, an external review group has found
Better weather just around the corner - we hope!
While parts of the US have been drying out under the heat, Britain has been deluged by heavy rain over the last few months, but that could be about to change if the Met Office has its forecast right.
Thousands to receive Bibles in Greece
Tourism in Greece may be way down because of the uncertain economic future and the highly publicised anti-austerity demonstrations. But this has not prevented 320 volunteers from around the globe descending on the Alexandroupolis in the north-eastern corner of Greece.
Bishop joins banking standards committee
A cross party parliamentary inquiry into the banking industry and Libor scandal has had its membership confirmed with the inclusion of the Bishop of Durham as a non politically aligned member from the House of Lords.
Group to protest Kirk Cameron's marriage conference appearance
A self-proclaimed civil rights group has announced that it will be protesting actor Kirk Cameron's visit to New Jersey later this month due to his Christian views regarding homosexuality.
Awards seek Christians passionate about change
This week saw the launch of a competition to award promising Christian initiatives that will reach the vulnerable and transform communities.