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Archbishop welcomes Fairtrade Kit Kat

The Archbishop of York has praised Nestlé for “going beyond the profit margin” with the launch of its Fairtrade Kit Kat.

SAT-7 wins a CBC Gold Exploits Award

SAT-7 receives award for Christian broadcasts into Middle East and North Africa.

GOD TV to broadcast Delirious? farewell concert worldwide

Delirious? farewell concert in London to be broadcast worldwide on GOD TV on 27 December, broadcast previews live farewell CD/DVD scheduled to release May 2010.

Christians eye Copenhagen as climate summit opens

Christian climate change campaigners are praying that a historic climate summit opening in Copenhagen today will lead to a deal that puts the planet and people first.

Williams concerned after US Church elects second gay bishop

The Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles has paved the way for the second openly gay bishop in The Episcopal Church in the US and the worldwide Anglican Communion.

Biblica celebrates 200 years of Scripture outreach

Scripture outreach ministry Biblica marked its 200th anniversary Friday, celebrating two decades of connecting people to the life-transforming message of the Bible.

Methodist poll shows Britons are reducing energy consumption

People are reducing their energy consumption whether they know it or not, according to the Methodist Church

US Evangelicals push back against global warming doom

A group of evangelicals, comprised of scientists, economists and theologians, said the mainstream view of pending catastrophe caused by climate change is exaggerated. They made the claim at an event Thursday just days ahead of a key UN-sponsored climate change conference in Copenhagen.

Archbishop: Good news for us should be good news for whole world

Christians are called by Jesus to be the bearers of good news not only for humanity, but for the whole of creation, the Archbishop of Canterbury said today.

Third Day, Leeland, Red and Jars of Clay garner Grammy nominations

Provident Label Group artists Third Day, Leeland, Red and Jars of Clay were honoured with nominations for the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards announced last night as part of "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live!! - Countdown To Music's Biggest Night".

Religious leaders criticise Swiss minaret ban

Prominent religious and political leaders expressed strong disapproval of the recent ban on the construction of Muslim minaret towers in Switzerland.

Christians must present God as a good God, says Edwards

Christians are too good at portraying God as an ogre and bad guy and not good enough at showing him to be the good God he really is, says the former head of the UK Evangelical Alliance.

3,000 children celebrate Christmas story at Westminster Cathedral

Larry the donkey returned to Westminster Cathedral to help tell the Christmas story at the eighth annual Advent Carol Service for Catholic primary schools this week.

Churches hear call to share successes and ideas

Sharing successes and ideas is vital if churches are to bring hope and transformation to our communities, according to hundreds of leading Christian organisations and churches.

Climate campaigner cycles from the Wirral to London to join historic march

Richard Avery is about to attempt the most ambitious cycling challenge of his life to join climate change protests in London.

Edinburgh 2010 can achieve ‘lasting good’, says organiser

The chief organiser of a historic mission conference in Edinburgh next year is optimistic the gathering will achieve “lasting good” for world Christianity.