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Churches to offer a big welcome this September

Baptist, Methodist and Elim Pentecostal churches will be extending a big welcome to friends and neighbours this September.

Riots rector awarded for 'outstanding community building'

A London church rector who took to the streets to support locals during last year's riots has been acknowledged for his community building work.

Dalai Lama awarded 2012 Templeton Prize

The Dalai Lama has been awarded this year’s Templeton Prize for his life’s work in encouraging scientific research and harmony among religions.

Retired police officers uncover York’s hidden churches

Two retired police officers have teamed up to run tours of York's lesser known churches.

Church 'must never see older people as problem'

A respected Baptist academic has called upon churches to ensure they are a welcoming home for Britain's ageing population.

UK marks 30th anniversary of Falklands War

The UK and Argentina are marking 30 years since the start of the Falklands War.

Burma heads to polls in historic election

Burma has begun a landmark by-election that is expected to send opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi into parliament for the first time.

Tenth Avenue North share the love in video journal

Tenth Avenue North are loved for their touching and insightful songs about God and faith.

Appeal for support as Christians leave Sudan

Barnabas Fund has launched an emergency appeal as Christians continue to pour into South Sudan.

Are you a secret snacker?

If so, you're not the only one.

Wesley: preacher and medicine man

A live puppy held over the stomach to treat colic? How about a dried toad crushed into small pills for asthma? Or perhaps orange rind rolled up and inserted into the nostrils to cure a cold in the head?

Panel debate to explore science and faith

A panel of scientists is to explore the relationship between science and faith at the National Museum of Scotland next month.

CSW welcomes first conviction in Orissa murders

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has welcomed the first conviction in the case against perpetrators of the communal violence against Christians in India's Orissa state in 2008.

Faith communities get behind organ donation

Faith leaders came together for the first time earlier in the month to express their support for organ donation.

Brave new church

How can old and new forms of church complement, rather than challenge, each other?

E-petition challenges VAT on alterations to listed church buildings

The Church of England is asking parishioners to show their support as it seeks to end VAT on alterations to its listed churches.