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Church denies Katie Holmes is newest member

The Church of St Francis Xavier in New York has denied reports that Katie Holmes has joined the congregation following her split from Tom Cruise

Chinese bishop under investigation after resignation

A Chinese bishop has reportedly been placed in isolation after publicly quitting a state-sanctioned Catholic Church organisation in a suspected act of defiance against China's control over the local Catholic religion.

Sustainable ministry: From donors to partners

Jerry Twombly has been spent the last thirty years helping organisations engage with their supporters and devise strategies that will ensure they have a long and healthy future.

Moscow Protestant Chaplaincy concerned by racism

After a break of a year-and-a-half, Moscow Protestant Chaplaincy's 11-year-old "Racial Task Force" (RTF) is back in business.

'Nigeria’s Christians must convert,' says Islamist group

Islamist militants have claimed responsibility for the deaths of more than 50 people in north-central Nigeria – and called on the country’s Christians to convert to Islam.

Parishioner loses five stone in support of flower festival

A parishioner persevered through a year of exercise and weight loss to lose weight and raise funds for her church's flower festival.

URC votes to allow civil partnerships in churches

The United Reformed Church has voted to allow local churches to decide whether they want to allow civil partnerships to be registered in their buildings.

Leeds, London and Birmingham rank high for congestion

Leeds, London and Birmingham are among the most congested cities in Europe, according to research by TomTom.

Africa: Evangelicals urge political leaders to address maternal health

Political leaders on the African continent are being urged to save the lives of millions of mothers by improving healthcare.

How to avoid an emotional meltdown on the your kid's first day of school

The first day of school is a huge milestone in the life of the child and the family, and for some parents the emotion can all be a bit too much.

Church hosts bunting workshop ahead of the Games

Residents in Clapton were given the chance to learn how to make their own bunting at their local church.

Young Londoners shine at XLP awards

Young Londoners showed off their creative talents at the XLP charity's 14th annual Arts Showcase final.

YWAM seeks volunteers for university expansion

If you've never heard of a volunteer-cation, the best way to describe it is volunteering and vacationing at the same time - or better said, the best of both worlds!

Tanni Grey-Thompson encourages students to engage in politics

Paralympics champion Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson met students last week to encourage them to engage more in politics.

Faith students learn art of ‘intelligent disagreement’

The Cambridge Inter-Faith Programme is helping emerging religious leaders from around the world learn how to “live well with disagreement”.

Avoid sitting down too much

Health experts are warning against sitting down too much – a big ask for Brits who spend large parts of their working lives sat behind a computer and their free time sitting in front of the box.