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Former Christian Peacemaker hostage returns to Iraq
A Christian peace worker has returned to Iraq for the first time since he was freed from captivity four years ago.
Women clergy need not divide Anglicans and Catholics - Archbishop
The Archbishop of Canterbury has told Catholics that the issue of women priests and bishops need not divide.
UK's first Gospel Music Awards to celebrate Christian musicians
The UK's first ever Gospel Music Awards will celebrate homegrown talent when it takes place in London next month.
Violence in Colombia setting stage for humanitarian crisis
The international relief and development agency of Americaâs two largest Lutheran denominations has expressed concern over the increased violence against its partners in northern Colombia.
Mission expert: China holds potential to complete Great Commission
If the Chinese church committed itself completely to mission it would be a great new force that could complete the Great Commission, a mission expert stated.
God can bring life to dying churches â Pioneer leader
God is the one who can bring new life to desolate places, including seemingly dead churches, says the leader of the Pioneer network of churches.
Faith groups urged to act together to tackle Africa's water crisis
Africaâs growing water crisis demands leadership and common action among faith groups, said general secretary of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) in a keynote address for the Third Summit of the Inter-Faith Action for Peace in Africa (IFAPA).
X-Factor generation values Remembrance Day most, new research reveals
Acts of national remembrance are becoming more significant in schools and for younger people, according to new research published today by Theos, the public theology think tank.
Children should make up own mind about faith, says EA
The Evangelical Alliance says it agrees with the message of a new humanist advertising campaign proclaiming that children should make up their own mind about their beliefs.
Fresh Expressions announces new chairman
David Saunderson is to succeed Sir Christopher Wates as chairman of the Fresh Expressions board from 1 January 2010.
Black and white churches called to speak with one voice
An Assemblies of God minister has appealed to black majority and white majority churches in the UK to start speaking with one voice.
Kingsway to release 50 Golden Hymns
Kingsway's new triple CD compilation contains just about every great hymn you could care to mention.
Iran: Two female Christian converts freed from prison
Two female Christians originally from Islamic families were released from Tehranâs Evin prison without bail on Wednesday, after being detained for nearly nine months for refusing to recant their faith.
Thought for the Day to remain religious
The BBC Trust this week announced its findings on a number of appeals about the broadcast of Radio 4's Thought for the Day and BBC editorial policy on non-religious content.
IBS-STL to sell Authentic Media, Wesley Owen
Leading Christian book and Bible charity IBS-STL UK announced this week that it has appointed Baker Tilly Corporate Finance to pursue the sale of its operations.
Churches encourage politicians to prioritise the common good
On the occasion of the State Opening of Parliament, three British Churches are reminding politicians that they still have a duty to work for the benefit of all people.