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Churches training in community outreach ahead of 2012 Games

Churches are to be trained in running community festivals as part of their outreach during the 2012 London Olympic Games.

Egypt's Copts fear rise of Muslim Brotherhood

Fear persists among Egypt’s minority Coptic community despite hope among the rest of the population of greater freedom after the successful referendum to amend the constitution.

Thousands march against spending cuts

Thousands of people angry at Government spending cuts are marching through central London today in one of the biggest protests to be staged in years.

Majority of evangelicals link natural disasters to end times

A new poll reveals that evangelicals are more likely to believe that natural disasters are signs from God.

UN adopts resolution on religious intolerance

The UN Human Rights Council has adopted a resolution on religious intolerance that freedom watchdogs say marks a significant step away from the highly criticised “defamation of religions” concept.

Churches aiding Japan tsunami survivors as death toll surpasses 10,000

The death toll from the tsunami that hit Japan’s north-eastern shores two weeks ago has risen to at least 10,035 and thousands more are still missing.

Jerusalem bomb blast victim was Scottish missionary

A woman who was killed when a bomb exploded in Jerusalem on Wednesday was a Scottish missionary.

Britain is no longer a free society, says Bishop Nazir-Ali

Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali has warned that Britain is no longer a free society where conscience is respected.

Christians welcome Government opt-in on EU Trafficking Directive

The Archbishop of York and Christian social policy charity CARE have welcomed the Government’s decision to opt into the EU Directive on Human Trafficking.

Urban pioneer becomes new Bishop for East London

The Very Rev Adrian Newman has been appointed as the new Bishop of Stepney.

Complete the census, say Scottish Church leaders

The leaders of the Church of Scotland and the Scottish Episcopal Church are urging people to complete the census.

OM’s Logos Hope ship hit by critical engineer shortages

Logos Hope, the ministry vessel of Operation Mobilisation, is in urgent need of engineers to keep the ship sailing.

Christians face trial for blasphemy in Iran

Five Christians are to stand trial in a lower court in Iran charged with blasphemy.

John Waller returns with As For Me and My House

John Waller is back with a brand new collection of scripture-based songs and declaration-style anthems designed to inspire listeners to fight the good fight of faith.