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Iraq church leaders to speak with common voice
A global ecumenical body has welcomed âwith great hope and deep satisfactionâ the decision of diverse church leaders in Iraq to establish a council to speak with a common voice.
Aid mobilised as deadly floods hit Madeira
Emergency rescue teams and Portuguese Navy ships carrying aid are on their way to the island of Madeira where floods have killed 32 people.
Eat soup and raise funds for the poor
Celebrity chef Kevin Woodford is encouraging people to raise funds for Christian Aidâs work with the poor by holding a soup lunch with friends.
Government denies sex ed opt out for faith schools
The Government has come under pressure after faith groups secured an amendment to a Bill that would allow faith schools to teach sex education according to their ethos.
Jesus was super-intelligent gay man, says Elton John
Sir Elton John has offended Christians after claiming Jesus was a âsuper-intelligent gay manâ.
Red Cross fears for Haiti camp residents as rainy season approaches
The Red Cross is calling for more land to be made available for organised temporary settlements as the threat of floods looms.
Teabags for donations at Oxfam shops during Fairtrade Fortnight
This Fairtrade Fortnight, Oxfam charity shops will be giving away 40 free cups of tea to anyone who brings in a bag of good quality donations.
Pope in talks with BBC over radio slot
Pope Benedict XVI is reportedly in talks with the BBC about featuring on Radio 4âs Thought for the Day.
It Is Well from Kutless continues to resonate with fans
Kutless has impacted fans once again with another power ballad, âWhat Faith Can Doâ.
Demand for Bible outstripping supply in China
The Bible Society has reported a growing demand for copies of the Bible in China where an estimated 500,000 people converted to Christianity in 2009 alone.
New booklet explores church for adults with learning disabilities
Encounters on the Edge author Claire Dalpra was astonished to find when chatting to her colleagues in Church Armyâs research unit, The Sheffield Centre, that almost everyone had a family, friend or work connection to someone with learning disabilities.
The Lovely Bones makes for uneasy viewing
Films donât come much tougher to watch than Peter Jacksonâs The Lovely Bones, but the story of a girl murdered at the age of 14 and her struggle to come to terms with what has happened to her is certainly thought-provoking.
Eritrea frees 14 Christians two years after being detained
Eritrean authorities recently released 14 Christians who had spent the last two years in harsh military camps, a Christian persecution watchdog reported Thursday.
Marilyn Baker Ministries re-brands for changing world
The ministry of blind singer-songwriter Marilyn Baker has announced a new name and logo to reflect the changing world.
Kingsway introduces Kelly Minter
Songs from acclaimed female worship leader feature top musicians, co-writes with Matt Maher, Stuart Townend, Steve Leiweke, John Hartley.
Christians being killed in northern Iraq in run up to election
Sadness and anger as fourth Christian is gunned down in Mosul since Sunday. The Christian community there says the government is not doing enough to protect them.