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Martin Smith and CompassionArt lead the way in Christian Aid fundraising

Martin Smith, co-founder of charity CompassionArt and frontman of former rock band Delirious? is encouraging everyone to use their talents this Christian Aid Week (9-15 May) to help end poverty.

Church minister encourages costly sacrifice during Lent

A Church of Scotland minister has planned a ‘Chocolate Sunday’ this weekend to encourage his flock to think about sacrificing something greater than the usual chocolate during Lent.

Archbishop defends uniqueness of Christ

The Archbishop of Canterbury has urged Christians to approach inter-faith dialogue with confidence in their own beliefs about the uniqueness of Christ whilst retaining a desire to learn from others.

Dave Barnes set to release 'What we want, what we get'

What happens when, as a child, you can't decide what to do with the rest of your life?

Fears for churches and status of marriage after civil partnerships vote

The House of Lords has voted in favour of a change to civil partnership laws to allow gay couples to marry in churches and use religious language during the ceremony.

Luis Palau to preach to 20,000 at Chinese megachurch

American evangelist Luis Palau will preach to an overflow crowd of up to 20,000 people at a megachurch in mainland China this month.

Human rights group seeks freedom for religious converts

A new human rights group is mobilising people around the world to stand up for the freedom of religious converts to freely live out their faith.

Haiti’s rural communities face chronic food and water shortages

World Vision has warned that Haiti’s rural communities are at risk of chronic food and water shortages as the huge number of displaced people continues to strain resources.

Beauty captures the soul for God

Glimpses of the Divine: The Art & Inspiration of Sieger Köder by Gemma Simmonds, two artists combine their gifts for image and word to create a masterpiece to nourish the soul.

Hope UK equips church to address drug and alcohol-related harm

Hope UK has recently launched its new website with a user-friendly resource for church leaders and workers who recognise the need to do something about drug and alcohol related harm in their communities.

Clegg praises Salvation Army for tackling inequality

Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg has praised The Salvation Army for its work with the marginalised and socially excluded as he spoke of his vision for a more equal society.

David Suchet: Bible is ‘under-appreciated’

Actor David Suchet has come out in support of the re-launch of Bible Society’s movie magazine to get more people reading the Bible.

Claiborne calls Christians to care for 'least of these'

Rather than arm himself with a megaphone, or a radio or TV station for that matter, Shane Claiborne lets his life speak for itself.

Iraqi Christians protest killings

Hundreds of Iraqi Christians on Sunday protested against the recent flare up of violence against them in northern Iraq.

Christian artists gather at Abbey Road for Haiti single

Over 250 UK CCM and gospel artists, as well as church leaders, gathered at the world famous Abbey Road studios on Saturday for the recording of a charity single to raise money for the survivors of the Haiti earthquake.

Archbishop praises ‘confident’ Wales on St David’s Day

The Archbishop of Wales has called the growing profile of Cardiff as an international city a reflection of a “new confidence” in Wales as a nation.