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Scottish Episcopal Church to elect new Primus

The annual meeting of the General Synod of the Scottish Episcopal Church opens today in Palmerston Place Church in Edinburgh.

Catholic Church re-focuses missionary work

The world’s largest missionary society is to relaunch in September as Missio in England & Wales, it was announced this week.

MP joins Harlesden church's 140th anniversary celebrations

Liberal Democrat MP for Brent Sarah Teather has joined worshippers at Harlesden Methodist Church to celebrate their 140th anniversary.

Father of 'reincarnated' WWII pilot says Christian faith remains

A father who believes his son was a World War II fighter pilot in “a past life” says his Christian faith has remained in tact despite his new belief while his wife says the situation has “enhanced my belief system”.

'Change in the air' for Mid-East Peace, says WCC

The World Council of Churches senses a “change is in the air” for peace in the Middle East as the World Week for Peace in Palestine Israel observed by thousands of member churches around the world wound up on Wednesday.

Blair launches global faith programme

The Tony Blair Faith Foundation has launched a new global education programme to help young people better understand the world’s major religions.

Kirk to hear from former Zambian President on Aids struggle

Former Zambian President Kenneth David Kaunda will be discussing his work in tackling HIV, Aids and poverty in a visit to the Church of Scotland on Friday.

CSW fears for safety of American journalists imprisoned in N Korea

Christian Solidarity Worldwide says it is "gravely" concerned for the future of two American journalists who have been condemned to 12 years of hard labour in North Korea.

Logos Hope to reach London with Gospel message

Operation Mobilisation's new ministry ship and the world’s largest floating book fair, Logos Hope, arrives in London this week for its first ever call to the capital.

A gift of love to Europe's poorest

From the cosy comfort of one of Britain’s most historic towns to a community without heating or even a flushing toilet, one church in England has pledged to help a community in rural Moldova, not only Europe’s least known nation but also its poorest.

Kevin Max has new album lined up

dPulse Recordings and INgrooves are gearing up for former dctalk member Kevin Max's next album release.

Chargesheets drawn up against suspected Orissa attackers

In a sigh of relief for persecuted Indian Christians in Orissa state, the state police last week filed more than 400 chargesheets against suspected perpetrators of the 2008 violence in Kandhamal district that claimed the lives of dozens of Christians.

MPs celebrate faith in action

MPs last night paid tribute to the selfless service of Christians in their local communities across the UK.

Make being good attractive, says bishop

The Bishop of Stafford has challenged Christians to help put an end to the cultural norm that says being bad is cool, while being good is boring.

Diocese seeks court order to regain vicarage

The Diocese of Lichfield has issued proceedings to regain possession of a vicarage in West Bromwich occupied by a vicar barred from office in the Church of England.

Christian candidates pleased with European election performance

The Christian Party and Christian Peoples Alliance say they have made progress at the grassroots with their results for the European Parliamentary election.