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Baptist denominations move towards merger

There are plans to merge Wales’ two Baptist denominations.

Special Grace for Diamond Jubilee lunches

Churches are being encouraged to take the lead in their communities so that Big Jubilee Lunches start with a specially written Grace.

'Sand, sea and spirit'

A new initiative is encouraging people to consider a visit to one of the most important places in British Christian history, Lindisfarne.

Falklands memorial unveiled at National Arboretum

A memorial commemorating the servicemen and women who died in the Falklands War has been unveiled at the National Arboretum in Staffordshire.

Nominations open for Inspire awards

Nominations are now being accepted for this year's Inspire awards.

Church cream teas celebrate start of Olympic torch relay

Thousands of free cream teas were served by churches across Cornwall on Saturday to mark the start of the Olympic torch relay.

London’s Christians hear call to be ‘city changers’

London’s Earls Court was packed with thousands of Christians on Friday for a night of worship and prayer for the nation.

Resources to make the most of Chariots of Fire

The much-loved British film returns to cinema screens this summer

CofE issues special prayers to accompany Olympic torch relay

Two new prayers have been issued today to accompany the Olympic torch relay on its tour of the nation.

Hundreds to say 'thank you' during Diamond Jubilee year

Hundreds of Christians have pledged to hand write a 'thank you' letter in the year of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

Christians and temperance

When drinking became a problem in Britain in the 1800s, Christians helped people find a different way to cope with life

Government offers parenting classes

The Government has launched parenting classes offering families advice on everything from getting children to sleep to discipline.

The key to fruitful leadership? Integrity, humility and generosity

The Royal Albert Hall was filled to capacity this week with 4,300 Christian leaders from over 50 countries for the Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB) Leadership Conference.

Anglican and Catholic Churches seek common ground on ethics

The Anglican and Catholic churches agreed to deepen their dialogue on moral decision making after an international meeting held in Hong Kong last week.

Donna Summer dies at 63

Disco icon Donna Summer has died at the age of 63.

Food shortages reaching crisis point in Southern Sudan

The United Nations launched an urgent appeal on Tuesday calling for emergency assistance for the millions of Southern Sudanese who are facing staggering levels of food insecurity.