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A missionary's service and honour
After 20 years of faithful service, an Albanian town has made a British missionary an 'Honoured Citizen'
Abortion case could impact free speech
Two Christian pro-life campaigners have appeared in court this week over a protest they staged outside an abortion clinic.
Fighting sexual violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Christians are helping soldiers and civilians end the horrific cycle of sexual violence in the DRC
Courageous beats Ides of March and Moneyball in US DVD charts
The latest Christian film to become a box office hit, Courageous, has soared to the top of the US DVD charts.
CMS offers mission opportunities in Worcester and the Pyrenees
Urban England and the rural Pyrenees may seem worlds apart but both are offering up unique opportunities for mission in a residential context.
Churches join forces for new winter shelter in Birmingham
Five churches in Birmingham are teaming up to support a new winter shelter.
CofE releases Diamond Jubilee Prayer and resources
A new prayer has been issued by the Church of England for use during the Queen's Diamond Jubilee this year
Call for value-based economic reform at Davos
The head of Christian Aid has told government representatives at the Davos World Economic Forum to respect human dignity.
Senior clergy support Christian counsellor in gay disciplinary case
Christian counsellor fighting misconduct ruling after complaint by gay man who posed as a Christian wanting help with unwanted same-sex attraction
The stigma of rape
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, many victims of rape are still treated as the criminals
Being the Christian among the non-Christians
Even after all these years, ârevealing my true selfâ has not become much easier
Archbishop of York opposes gay marriage
The Archbishop of York has come out in opposition to gay marriage weeks ahead of a Government consultation on the issue.
Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches move towards unity
The Roman Catholic Church and Oriental Orthodox Churches in the UK have welcomed an âunprecedentedâ move towards unity this week.
Anger over green light to TV abortion ads
The Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) in the UK has made a controversial new ruling that allows private abortion clinics to run ads on TV and radio stations â a move that has angered a number of pro-life groups.
Church award seeks people who inspire their communities
The Church-sponsored award seeks people going above and beyond the call of duty to help their organisations change their communities
Christians welcome legacy pledges from party leaders
David Cameron, Nick Clegg and Ed Miliband are among the high profile figures promising to leave 10 per cent of their estate to charity