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Chalke asks next PM to acknowledge contribution of Christians

Faithworks founder Steve Chalke is calling upon the next Prime Minister to acknowledge the indispensible contribution to the economy made by the Christian voluntary sector.

Christians question Westminster Declaration

Christian groups have called into question a declaration urging Christians to vote according to their conscience in the General Election.

Evangelist Luis Palau celebrates 50 years of ministry

Argentina-born evangelist Luis Palau celebrated his 50th year of ministry Thursday evening in the presence of a Grammy Award-winning artist and the mayor of Portland.

Mental health and the church

Melancholia, dysphoria, the blue devils, the black dog: no matter what you call it, it affects us all.

Scottish Churches prepare for World Mission Conference

A broad partnership of Scottish churches will welcome 300 delegates from over 60 countries for the Edinburgh 2010 conference from 2 to 6 June.

Global South Anglicans vow to act against US Church’s pro-gay shift

Some 130 Anglican leaders from the Global South have condemned The Episcopal Church in the US (TEC) over its plans to consecrate a second openly gay bishop despite huge opposition from within the Anglican Communion.

Delirious? fans treated to sneak peek of new Greatest Hits Blu Ray

Delirious? fans gathered at the at the Leatherhead Theatre last night for a preview of the new Blu Ray edition of Delirious’ farewell gig at the London Hammersmith Apollo last year.

Archbishop tells English to be proud of their country

The Archbishop of York has told the English to celebrate their patron saint and be proud of their country on St George’s Day.

Graham Kendrick keeps going

Graham Kendrick talks to Christian Today about the privilege of being a worship leader and why he has no plans to stop any time soon.

Pastor: God communicates through word and nature

God communicates with people through the written word and through nature, says one megachurch pastor.

Casting Crowns, Jason Ingram big winners at 41st Dove Awards

Top-selling Christian pop group Casting Crowns was named, for the first time, Artist of the Year at the Dove Awards Wednesday night.

Church must take children’s spirituality seriously, says researcher

Researcher Dr Rebecca Nye has warned the Church of England that it can no longer disregard the spirituality of children.

Catholic bishops issue ‘heartfelt apology’ for child abuse

Catholic bishops in England and Wales have offered a “heartfelt apology” for the abuse of children by priests, saying there were “no excuses”.

Changing worlds

Ever wanted to stop time in its tracks? Or to hurry it on, or push it back? The First Day of the Rest of Your Life (winner of three César Awards) flicks through five snapshots of the Duval family – one crucial day in the life of each of its members.

Taiwan's Catholic bishops call for abolition of death penalty

Despite strong support for the death penalty, Catholic bishops want to turn Taiwan into a pro-life nation.

New law paves way for UK's first same-sex birth certificate

Two lesbians have become the first same-sex couple in the United Kingdom to list both their names as parents on the birth certificate of a baby conceived through in vitro fertilisation.