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Max Lucado: You are part of God's story

The best-selling author and pastor offers his insights on how to live with an eye toward purpose and the big picture in his latest book

Calling all Anglicans!

£1,000 up for grabs for the person who can best explain why they are an Anglican

Former Triad gangster ministering in Merseyside

A former Triad gangster who was charged with 500 crimes has been appointed a vicar in a Mersyside parish.

Health ministers oppose change to abortion advice

MPs have been told that health ministers are against a proposed change to the advice given to women considering an abortion.

Churches to light beacon for Queen's Diamond Jubilee

More than 1,000 churches across all denominations in the UK will light a beacon to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee next year.

Pakistani Muslims attack Christians in attempt to force them to convert to Islam

Two Christian men were seriously injured by young Muslims in Karachi when they refused to convert to Islam

Australia to remove BC and AD from school history books

The decision by the Australian government to ditch the Christian calendar in school history books has been met by anger.

Vicar's blessing for fish and chip shop

A fish and chip shop has been given a special blessing by a church vicar.

The Gospel According to Twilight

What is the popular vampire series teaching young girls?

Rainy days and why they’re not so bad

Throw away your flip-flops – the summer holidays are now over. But I, for one, am perfectly happy.

Petition to include prayers at 9/11 memorial surpasses 55,000 signatures

The petition is calling for clergy and prayers to feature in the 9/11 10th anniversary commemoration service

Eddie Long's accusers plan to release book

Two of the men who accused megachurch pastor Eddie Long of sexual misconduct plan to release a book about their experiences.

Bruce Dyer helping young people combat boredom through rollerblading

A retired footballer, the first £1 million teenager in British football, hopes Christian events he is holding will help keep youngsters out of trouble.

Churches that refuse to conduct gay marriages should lose licence - MP

Churches which refuse to conduct gay marriages should be stripped of their licence, according to an MP.

Strong desire for demonstrations of faith and community initiatives

Nearly half of British adults would like to see more demonstrations of faith in their local communities, research has revealed.

£100 million donated to Oxfam in spite of recession

Generous residents in England donated an impressive £100 million to Oxfam last year, recent figures revealed.