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Call to serve others on Nelson Mandela's 93rd birthday

Archbishop Desmond Tutu is among the leaders sending their birthday greetings to Nelson Mandela.

Giant replica of Noah's Ark rises in Hong Kong

The first actual size replica of the ark Noah built on God’s command before the Great Flood is finally open to the public to give them the hope of a new beginning as they visit this island in Hong Kong.

Call to Christian leaders to 'carry the torch' at Wembley prayer event

Will Graham among guest ministers at forthcoming Global Day of Prayer London event at Wembley Stadium

Aid pledge for drought victims in Horn of Africa

The Government has pledged £52.25m in emergency aid for victims of the drought in the Horn of Afirca.

Charity forced to defend IVF lottery

A charitable organisation in Britain has caused a stir after it announced last week that it would be holding a contest in which winners are provided with thousands of pounds' worth of fertility treatment.

Improve your wellbeing - with a farm visit!

New initiative encouraging people to improve their wellbeing with a visit to the countryside

Episcopal Church in New York adapts to legalisation of gay marriage

Gay and lesbian clergy are being given a nine-month "grace period" to marry or else live apart

Bethel Music’s William Matthews releases debut album

As a Bethel Music background vocalist, singer-songwriter William Matthews has lent his singing talents to the likes of Kim Walker and Jake Hamilton.

Church of Scotland welcomes Chinook crash verdict

The Church of Scotland said "justice has been done" after the pilots blamed for the fatal crash of an RAF Chinook helicopter in Scotland were cleared of wrongdoing.

Iranian pastor’s death sentence still stands

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has confirmed that an Iranian pastor’s death sentence for apostasy has not been annulled.

Concerns Christians will miss out on East Africa food aid

There are concerns that Christians will struggle to receive food aid in the parts of the Horn of Africa where they are a minority.

Mixed feelings over Church of England's ageing congregations

Will ageing congregations be the death of the Church of England? Some in its midst fear the answer to that question is yes.

Jesus baptism site opens in West Bank

Israel has opened the location at the River Jordan where it is alleged the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist took place.

Work with Compassion International inspires Shaun Groves' new album

Singer-songwriter Shaun Groves is skillfully weaving his passion for justice into his new music

Archbishop launches appeal for Christians in Holy Land

The Archbishop of Canterbury has launched an appeal in aid of suffering Christians in the Holy Land.

Lost 17th century sculpture returned to church

A valuable sculpture taken from a London church during the Blitz has been returned after turning up in an auction.