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New challenge to get Bible off the shelves and into hands

Biblefresh has launched a brand new challenge to help Christians share Bible verses with their friends, neighbours and colleagues.

Christians still feel marginalised - report

A new report out from Premier Christian Media warns of a “strong bias” against Christians in British public life.

Christians challenge widening gap between rich and poor

A new resource pack has been published by Christian poverty action groups to help churches address poverty in the UK.

Most Christians opposed to plans to legalise same-sex marriage

A new poll has found strong opposition among Christians to the legalisation of same-sex marriage.

Call for action after deadly attacks on Nigerian Christians
Call for action after deadly attacks on Nigerian Christians

Authorities in Nigeria have been accused of failing to protect the people following deadly violence at the weekend.

Christian guesthouse owners appeal ruling on gay policy

Christian guesthouse owners are appealing against a court's ruling that their policy on double rooms discriminates against homosexuals.

15 marathons in 15 days to highlight plight of the poor

The founder of Christians Against Poverty launched his bid this morning to run 15 marathons in 15 consecutive days.

Scottish churches embrace new sporting craze

The Church of Scotland is set to roll out a brand new sport in its churches following a successful pilot in east Glasgow.

Faith, Hope, Love and Everything in Between

Life is a journey, not a destination! That's the thinking that permeates CWR's brand new resource to help Christians understand their lives through God's lens.

From convent to Miss World crown

Ivian Sarcos, the beauty queen from Venezuela who captured the Miss World crown in London Sunday night, walked a tough road on the way to becoming one of the most beautiful women in the world, including growing up an orphan and living in a nunnery for several years.

City workers are paid too much - St Paul's report

Financial sector professionals think their colleagues in the City are being paid too much, according to a new report from the St Paul's Institute.

Volunteer health workers go extra mile to tackle HIV in Burma

Government health spending in Burma is among the lowest in the world – less than $5 dollars per person – which is why the Anglican Church of Burma’s intervention is essential.

Dozens killed in Islamist attack on churches in Nigeria

Churches are among the targets in a series of bombs attacks that have left 63 people dead in the northeastern Nigerian town of Damaturu.

Prayers for M5 crash victims

Prayers have been said for the victims of last Friday’s horrific crash on the M5 near Taunton which claimed the lives of seven people.

Bishop launches social networking prayer initiative

The new Bishop of Durham is harnessing the power of social networking to get Christians praying for the region.

Christians unite in prayer for countries affected by climate change

Christians around the world will join in prayer on Sunday for poor countries that are already experiencing the negative effect of climate change.