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Church of Ireland ‘dismayed’ by attempts to change Sunday trading regulations

The Church of Ireland Board for Social Theology is concerned about the impact on the family if trading regulations are relaxed in Northern Ireland

Bishop of Hereford to step down from child protection role

The Bishop of Hereford has announced his decision to stand down from his role in charge of child protection and the safeguarding of adults in the Church of England.

Church reaches out to community with new multi-purpose building

St Columba's hopes its new church building and cafe will help people to see the church as more than a place to go on Sundays

UK urged to put pressure on World Bank over funding for 'dirty' fossil fuels

Christian Aid has expressed alarm over World Bank funding for coal-fired power stations.

Michael W Smith explores the extraordinary power of ordinary prayer in new book

Michael W Smith is inviting Christians to examine their hearts and speak words of blessing that will bring others closer to God

Women more likely to ask for help with debt than men, says charity

With debt counselling organisations expecting bumper calls in the coming weeks, Christians Against Poverty is encouraging more men to give them a call

Pakistan High Commissioner vows to alleviate suffering of minorities

Wajid Shamsul Hasan promises to protect Christians as Release International hands over petition calling for equal treatment of minorities in Pakistan

Debut album from the Kingdom Worship Movement

The Rain CD/DVD Features Live Worship from the 'Who's Who' of UK Worship Leaders

Judge rules against Christian guesthouse owners who refused civil partners

Christian guesthouse owners "disappointed" after judge rules against their policy to accept only heterosexual married couples in double rooms.

Divided church is poor witness to the world, says ecumenical leader

Rather than using doctrine to define "the other", churches should create safe spaces where people can cross barriers, the leader of Churches Together in Great Britain and Ireland has said.

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland launch social networking site

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) has marked the start of this year's Week of Prayer for Christian Unity with the launch of a new social networking site.

Man sentenced to death for shooting Coptic Christians in Egypt

A Muslim man has been sentenced to death for shooting dead six Coptic Christians and a Muslim police guard in a drive-by shooting last year.

Christian counsellor faces being struck off after trying to help change homosexual

Christian counsellor to come before professional conduct panel after therapy sessions with undercover homosexual journalist

Breaking destructive habits in Sin City

Former substance abuser Jud Wilhite is helping the broken throw down their destructive habits in America's addiction capital - Las Vegas