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KICC loses bid to build mega-church

The Kingsway International Christian Centre has lost its bid to build an 8,000-seater mega church in Rainham, East London.

Bishop leads prayers for troops ahead of Afghanistan deployment

The Bishop of London led prayers for around 500 soldiers due to be deployed to Helmand this month.

US journalists recount North Korea arrest

Since American journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee returned from five months of imprisonment in North Korea, pastors and activists have criticised the two for endangering the lives of those who have fled the "hermit kingdom".

Olav Fykse Tveit: We are called to be one

There is a very clear intention on the part of the World Council of Churches to widen the ecumenical space.

Christian Aid urges G20 to crack down on tax dodgers

G20 finance ministers meeting in London this week must make it a priority to help developing countries stand up to tax dodging corporations, says Christian Aid.

Chynna Phillips teams up with singer-songwriter Vaughan Penn

Chynna Phillips, one third of the pop supergroup Wilson Phillips, announces a new phase in her music career as she joins singer-songwriter Vaughan Penn to form the duo "Chynna & Vaughan".

Cigarette pack design gives misleading ‘smoke signals’

New research from the University of Nottingham published today shows that tobacco branding and packaging send misleading ‘smoke signals’ to young people and to adult smokers.

Evangelicals welcome NIV revision with cautious optimism

Plans to update the popular NIV Bible have been received by evangelical leaders and critics of the controversial TNIV translation with cautious optimism.

Reformed Church says Lutheran gay vote will not impair partnership

The Reformed Church in America has no plans to end its full communion relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America over the Lutherans' recent vote to allow noncelibate homosexuals to be ordained.

Outrage as Chinese Christians are imprisoned for aiding North Korean refugees

Chinese officials in Erlianhaote city have sentenced two Christians – Miss Li Mingshun and Mr. Zhang Yonghu to 10 and 7 years respectively in prison, for aiding North Korean refugees fleeing to South Korea through China.

Conservative Anglican fellowship launched in South Africa

Just months after being launched in London, a conservative Anglican movement has made its way to South Africa where 70 clergy and laity have gathered to affirm the orthodox Christian faith.

Open Doors launches ministry for traumatised Iraqi children

Open Doors has launched a new ministry in Iraq focused on helping train teachers, church workers and others who interact with children that have been traumatised or have faced violence in their lives.

Leading Indian Christian politician killed in helicopter crash

The Chief Minister of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh has been killed in a helicopter crash along with four others on Wednesday whilst travelling from the state capital Hyderabad to Chittoor district.

US church uses Satan to launch new outreach campaign

Metro South Church in Detroit, USA has grabbed the attention of the local community and media outlets through a marketing campaign that includes signs signed by Satan.

British Methodists concerned for Church in Fiji

British Methodists have expressed solidarity with Methodists in Fiji following the country’s expulsion from the Commonwealth on Tuesday.

Art exhibition demonstrates connection between cathedral and local area

Lichfield Cathedral is hosting an art exhibition featuring paintings of the local area as part of its Artreach initiative.