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The Power of the Cross

As themes go, it’s hard to find one bigger than this.

Bible Society sticks to real story this Christmas

More than five million stickers are being made available across the UK this Christmas telling the real story of the season.

Parents splashing out on ‘manger chic’ for nativity plays

Competitive parents are spending as much as £150 on luxury items to make sure their child is the best dressed Mary or wise man in the school nativity play.

Rick Warren biography claims rocky marriage, depression

A new unauthorised biography of “America’s pastor” Rick Warren uncovers a marriage with an unconventional beginning and a time of depression that later gave Warren the strength to become who he is today.

Campaigners tell rich countries not to gamble planet’s future

Rich countries risk gambling the planet’s future if they let go of the only legal agreement on tackling climate change, say campaigners.

Christians campaign for return of homelessness adviser sacked over God advice

A campaign has been launched by the Christian Legal Centre seeking justice for a Christian homelessness prevention officer sacked by a London council for suggesting that a client put her faith in God.

HART and CSW warn of new humanitarian crisis in Burma

Chronic food shortages and continuing severe human rights violations are taking place in Chin and Kachin states in Burma, according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide and the Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust.

Methodist Church shakes up portfolio to cut carbon emissions

The investment arm of the Methodist Church has announced plans to make its investment portfolios more reflective of the Church’s teachings on the environment.

Don't lose Jesus at Christmas, says evangelist

Don't lose Jesus at Christmas, evangelist Greg Laurie tells Christians.

Chinese megachurch leaders sent to hard labour camps

Another five leaders of the Chinese megachurch whose pastor was recently sentenced to prison have been sentenced to "re-education" in labour camps, a US human rights group reports.

Noel Robinson focuses on worship as tool for transformation

Worship leader Noel Robinson wants to inspire christians of different denominations and cultures to use worship to transform lives and communites at special 2010 conference.

Christians must go to others in the real and virtual world, say new media enthusiasts

Christians are called to make disciples, even in the virtual world.

Allnations and Redcliffe College announce merger

Two of the UK's leading mission training colleges, Allnations and Redcliffe College, have agreed to merge.

Muyiwa to judge Nigeria's best gospel talents

Britain’s leading gospel artist Muyiwa is set to reach a new and wider audience following his new appointment as judge on Sunday Best, the hit TV show which brings new gospel talent to the fore.

Sentamu celebrates fourth anniversary as Archbishop of York

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu celebrated the fourth anniversary of his enthronement on Monday by saying the Litany in St Cuthbert’s Chapel at York Minster.

Eritrea's human rights record in the spotlight at United Nations

States from every continent of the world have expressed concern at the extent of human rights violations taking place in Eritrea.