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Chris McClarney offers up soulful worship

Get ready for soulful-voiced, modern worship songs of Chris McClarney, the unassuming lead worshiper whose music is travelling to the far reaches of Christian church worldwide.

Tory backbencher’s disappointment at PC Christmas cards

Tory backbencher Philip Davies has criticised his own party for issuing politically correct Christmas cards this year.

29th Chapter get in the Christmas spirit

Tis the season to be jolly as The 29th Chapter gear up for the launch of their new album 'Louder' and the re-release of their rendition of "Gloria".

David Suchet says Christianity is being marginalised in Britain

Christianity is being marginalised in Britain because of a concern for not offending other faiths, says the actor David Suchet.

US charities anticipate large crowds for Thanksgiving meals

Churches and charities throughout the country are preparing for what they expect to be their biggest service of free Thanksgiving meals.

Archbishop calls for Good Samaritans in face of economic gloom

The Archbishop of York has called on people to look after their neighbours in difficulty because of the recession.

Worship with an Irish twist

Irish worship leaders Keith and Kristyn Getty tell us why they're still singing songs of hope.

WCC Lenten resources focus on violence against women

On the International Day for the Eradication of Violence against Women today, the World Council of Churches (WCC) announced a series of Lenten study resources for congregations and individuals who want to do their bit to end violence against women.

New film suggests death of school nativity play is premature, says charity

Those prophesying the end of school nativity plays for political reasons aren't taking into account Debbie Isitt's new five-star rated Christmas family movie, suggests one educational charity.

Toolkit to help churches 'cross the threshold'

The Diocese of Hereford has launched a new toolkit and DVD to show churches how they can be transformed for use by the wider community in the 21st century.

Americans more likely to credit Obama for verse on justice than Bible

A majority of US adults wrongly believe that a Bible verse on caring for the poor and the oppressed was first coined by celebrities, politicians or other prominent figures including President Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Bono and Angelina Jolie.

Widening gap between rich and poor alarms Hong Kong churches

Christian leaders in Hong Kong have called for repentance and a renewed commitment to social justice as gap between rich and poor continues to widen in the former British colony.

New Chair for Committee for Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns

The Venerable Danny Kajumba, Archdeacon of Reigate, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Archbishops’ Council’s Committee for Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns (CMEAC) as successor to the Revd Rose Hudson-Wilkin.

Churches ready Christmas hampers for people in need

Churchgoers in the London borough of Barnet are looking to spread some Christmas cheer over the next few weeks with hampers for families in need.

OM ministry ship to end service

Operation Mobilisation has announced the decommissioning of its ministry ship Doulos at the end of this year.

Inspire Awards in pictures

See the Inspire Awards in pictures