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Young people challenged to live the Bible
Thousands of young people will be challenged to live the Bible â then give it â at six gigs around the country, featuring thebandwithnoname.
US Church apologises to Native American tribe
One of the oldest Protestant churches in the US has apologised to the Lenape tribe for their suffering at the hands of Dutch settlers 400 years ago.
Susan Boyle makes chart history with âI dreamed a dreamâ
Britainâs Got Talent star Susan Boyle has made chart history after her album became the best-selling debut album by a female artist.
Why wish you a merry Christmas?
The Bishop of Croydon considers what matters and what really doesn't during the festive season.
Reputation of Catholic Church âin tattersâ, says priest
A Derry priest says the Catholic Church in Ireland has lost all moral authority after last weekâs report revealed that senior leaders had covered up decades of child abuse.
Church of North India celebrates 40 years of unity
Christians from the Church of North India met this weekend to celebrate 40 years of unity.
Handwritten road trip Bible sells for $15,000
The Bible that was handwritten by Americans across the United States was sold on eBay for more than $15,000 last weekend.
CPAS finds training has âpositiveâ impact on church leaders
A new report by Anglican mission agency CPAS into the Arrow Leadership Programme has found that it has âpositive long-term effectsâ on the life and ministry of church leaders.
Schools vetting volunteers at Christmas events
Schools are taking to vetting parents who want to help out at Christmas festivities to ensure they are not paedophiles.
MP tells 10,000 Christians to claim promise of Jesus for capital
Labourâs Vice Chair for Faith Groups last night called upon 10,000 Christians to help make Jesusâ promise of life a reality for the people of London.
Congo ministry calls for prayers amid unrest
A development charity in Congo is asking for prayers as conflict threatens fragile peace.
Camilla hits out at explicit rap videos
The Duchess of Cornwall condemns sexually explicit rap videos by stars like Beyonce for sexualising youth.
Pray for victims of violence against Christians, pleads Archbishop
A Catholic Archbishop in Indiaâs Orissa state has appealed to the worldwide church to pray this Christmas for victims of the anti-Christian violence that struck parts of India in 2007 and 2008.
Vatican warns against conversion of churches into bars and nightclubs
The Vatican has warned against the âimmoralâ conversion of empty churches into secular venues like bars and nightclubs.
China sentences megachurch leaders to prison
A Chinese court sentenced the pastor and leaders of a 50,000-member megachurch in northeastern China to prison, rights groups reported Thursday.
Deep cuts loom for Winchester Diocese
Winchester diocesan synod will vote tomorrow on a new budget for 2010 that will see off diocesan and clergy posts as well as university chaplaincies if approved.