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Lords to debate prostitution law change

The Christian Institute has welcomed the Government’s plans to tighten the law on prostitution, due to be debated by the House of Lords on Wednesday, 1 July, as part of the Policing and Crime Bill.

Christians launch prayer initiative for Congo peace

A new prayer movement has been launched in a bid to mobilise UK Christians in praying for lasting peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Black Country church offers 'apprentice vicar' job

A West Bromwich church is looking for an apprentice to work alongside the vicar for one or two years and find out more about what it means to serve as a minister in the Church of England.

Church speaks up for protection of life

The Church of England has reaffirmed its opposition to assisted suicide in a new section on its website.

CofE faces £352m pension deficit

The Church of England has published a second report on the impact of the credit crunch and recession on the financial position of the Funded Clergy Pension Scheme.

Third Day to be inducted into Georgia Music Hall Of Fame

Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning rock band Third Day received the news this week that they are to enter the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.

White House: Obamas have not decided on a church

Home is where the heart is and according to White House press secretary Robert Gibbs, a church home is where a person formally joins, not where they regularly attend services.

Methodist President marks 15th anniversary of Rwandan genocide

Rev Stephen Poxon, President of the Methodist Conference, has joined public figures from around the world in lighting a candle for Rwanda on camera.

Iranian church uniting under pressure

The recent violent protests in Iran have only made the church there more united, says one Iranian Christian.

Scottish cardinal condemns nuclear weapons system

The head of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland condemns the Trident nuclear weapons system.

Canterbury choirboys join Welsh 'music in the community' concert

The 18 trebles from the prestigious choir of Canterbury Cathedral are coming to Wales to take part in a “music in the community” concert at St Anne’s Church, Ynyshir, organised by the parish priest, Father Paul Bigmore.

UK on summer heat health alert

The forecast of hot temperatures across the country this week has prompted the first ‘heat health’ warning this summer.

Tracy Lawrence solid as rock with inspirational album

Multi-platinum, chart-topping, country recording artist Tracy Lawrence has solidified his stature once again as a pillar in the music industry.

Audio Bibles bring hope to Tamil refugees

The rebuilding of lives for thousands of Tamil refugees in Sri Lanka also involves the “rebuilding of their faith”, says one ministry that is giving the “message of hope” to people whose survival currently depends on aid.

Obamas find church community to call home

After over a year of being without a worship community, President Barack Obama has reportedly settled on a church home – Evergreen Chapel at Camp David.

Chinese authorities release Sichuan house church leaders

Chinese local authorities have released all 18 house church leaders arrested in Langzhong city, Sichuan province, on June 9.