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Lord Harries to argue Christian roots of secular values

Professor Lord Harries of Pentregarth will deliver the 11th series of Sarum Theological Lectures, Christianity and Public Life, in late April and early May at Sarum College in Salisbury’s Cathedral Close.

Anglican Covenant to provide framework for fellowship

Anglican Primates gathered in Alexandria, Egypt, are reportedly softening their approach to a Covenant aimed at unifying the worldwide Anglican Communion.

Blears, church leaders to explore common response to recession

Communities Secretary Hazel Blears will praise church leaders as they come together to respond practically to the challenges of the recession.

Christian students counter 'no God' adverts with Gospel giveaway

Christian students are taking part in a massive Gospel giveaway in response to the ‘no God’ adverts placed on buses across the country.

Good Book Company launches in North America

The Good Book Company has announced the launch of a new Bible-centred Christian resource provider in North America.

Christian Aid partners distribute aid in Sri Lanka

Christian Aid partner organisations are responding to the escalating humanitarian crisis in Sri Lanka.

Skaters Bible launches in UK

A new Bible for skaters and skateboarders was launched at the recent national conference of Christian Skaters UK.

Progressio to coordinate international observers for Somaliland elections

Catholic development agency Progressio has been chosen to coordinate a team of election observers from four continents during the forthcoming presidential elections in the internationally unrecognised Republic of Somaliland, currently scheduled for 29 March.

Southern Baptist unity efforts move forward

A year after launching an initiative aimed at ending factions in the wide Baptist community, former president Jimmy Carter convened some 1,200 people over the weekend to build on the unity movement.

Anglican primates meet in Alexandria

Anglican Primates are in Alexandria, Egypt, to discuss a draft document aimed at avoiding a split in the worldwide Communion.

'Excessive individualism' among adults threatening children's wellbeing

A landmark report out today from The Children’s Society has claimed that the aggressive pursuit of personal success by adults is now the “greatest threat” to the nation’s children.

A church to reflect the Kingdom

One Nigerian-raised pastor wants his new East London church to cross the black-white divide and reflect all the colours of God's Kingdom.

Scarlets chaplain treks to India

A rugby-mad vicar, who serves as chaplain to the famous Welsh regional Scarlets team, will be missing the Six Nations tournament this year to work in India.

Church of England begins review of structures

The Church of England's Dioceses Commission has launched a review of its diocesan and provincial structures.

Methodists set sights on young adults outside the Church

The Methodist Church has launched a major new initiative to reach young adults who have no contact with the Church.

CWR's challenge to the churches: Read your Bible!

CWR is hoping churches will take up its new yearlong Bible reading plan and save God’s Word from a life on the shelf.