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Church looks to be at heart of community

An ambitious £4.5 million project has transformed an ageing church building into a multi-function community and worship space.

John Piper longs for Stott's ambition

John Piper says he longs for "the light of discernment and the heat of ambition" which kept world-renowned Bible scholar John Stott focused on playing a key role in God's work globally until he died about nine months ago.

Pastor ignores church pleas not to burn Koran

Evangelical leaders strongly condemned the burning of Korans by Florida Pastor Terry Jones on Saturday in protest of Iran's continued imprisonment of Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani.

Bible play arrives in London’s West End

The Royal Shakespeare Company’s new play on the translation of the King James Bible has opened in London’s West End to critical acclaim.

Digital revolution creating new evangelism opportunities

A month of digital outreach has culminated on Internet Evangelism Day today.

Orthodox Anglicans committed to unity

A meeting of orthodox Anglicans in London this week has concluded with an affirmation of their desire to remain within the Anglican Communion.

Netherlands to introduce cannabis restrictions

Foreigners will soon be banned from buying cannabis in Amsterdam’s famous marijuana cafes after a court ruling on Friday.

Christian students condemn attack on Jewish student stall

A stall set up by Jewish students at the National Union of Students (NUS) conference was vandalised this week.

Bibles given to railway workers in Wales

The Bible society has given Bibles to railway and signal box workers in Wales.

Kidnapped Swiss Christian freed amid Mali unrest

Separatist Islamist rebels have released a Swiss Christian woman kidnapped by a private militia on April 15 amid political turmoil in Timbuktu, Mali, according to a Swiss foreign ministry statement.

Bombers attack centre in Christian area of Jos in Nigeria

One person was killed and nine others were injured on Tuesday after suspected Islamic extremists attacked a TV viewing centre in a Christian area of Jos

Tutu appeals to Sudan and South Sudan over violence

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has expressed his dismay over the disintegration of peace between Sudan and South Sudan.

2,700 young people sign up as community volunteers for Olympics

Some 2,700 young people from churches across London have signed up to be community volunteers during the Olympics.

New look for Fresh Expressions mission course

The Fresh Expressions introductory mission course has been given a makeover in time for the spring and summer.

Archbishop gives thanks for Queen who 'does' God

The Archbishop of Wales has expressed his thanks to the Queen for continuing to uphold the Christian faith in national life.

Gettys announce Celtic Islands tour

Keith and Kristyn Getty to be joined by Stuart Townend