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Change is possible for homosexuals, say psychiatrists

It is possible for people with unwanted same-sex attractions to change, say psychiatrists in London for a two-day Judaeo-Christian conference on sexual issues.

British politicians add signatures to CSW’s Burma petition

Top British politicians have added their names to a petition by Christian Solidarity Worldwide urging the UN Secretary General to make the release of thousands of political prisoners in Burma his personal priority.

Church makes case for further devolution

The Presbyterian Church of Wales has presented evidence to the All Wales Convention supporting further devolution.

Rising Christian artist Sarah Reeves releases debut album

Sarah Reeves hopes her debut album will bring the nations into the arms of God.

Pastor makes case for 'unfashionable' churches

When Pastor Tullian Tchividjian was tapped to become the next senior minister of the historic Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the world of media was quick to note obvious differences between him and the megachurch’s founding pastor, the late Dr D James Kennedy.

Churches celebrate St Georges Day

Churches across England joined the nation in celebrating St George’s Day yesterday.

Caritas seeks $2.5m to help Sri Lanka war victims

The Vatican City-based humanitarian agency Caritas Internationalis has appealed for $2.5 million to provide emergency assistance to the war victims in Sri Lanka.

Mission to Seafarers announces new Secretary General

The Rev Tom Heffer has been announced as Mission to Seafarers’ new Secretary General.

Re:Creation - A great spiritual and musical journey

Re:Creation is a spiritual and musical journey like no other, a modern day libretto consisting of 150 verses taken from the Bible by retired URC minister Derek Wensley and put to music by composer David Perkins.

Archbishop resists alternative bishop for opponents of female ordination

The Archbishop of Wales has reiterated his opposition to the appointment of an alternative bishop for members of the Church in Wales who cannot accept the ordination of women.

South African football programme reduces teenage pregnancy

A sports and community support initiative in the underprivileged Paarl East region of South Africa is having a significant effect on the social issues faced by girls from the local community.

God TV to air Angus Buchan men's conference

Some 200,000 men are to gather in South Africa this weekend for Angus Buchan’s Mighty Men event.

Archdeacon drives BNP activist away from cathedral

The Archdeacon of Lichfield, the Ven Chris Liley, drove away British National Party (BNP) activist who was campaigning outside of Lichfield Cathedral.

Donnie McClurkin tops gospel chart

The latest album by gospel music artist Donnie McClurkin landed in the No 1 position on Billboard’s Gospel Sales chart nearly three weeks after its release.

Nazir-Ali calls for St George's Day celebrations

The outgoing Bishop of Rochester, Dr Michael Nazir-Ali, has called upon the nation to mark St George’s Day and to celebrate national identity.

Miss California: Traditional marriage answer 'cost me my crown'

Miss California Carrie Prejean, who was named first runner up in the Miss USA Pageant on Sunday, says she believes her answer on same-sex marriage cost her the title but admits that she has no regrets.