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One body to worship one God at BigChurchDayOut
Delirious?, Michael W Smith and Israel Houghton are just some of the top acts set to join a new day festival aimed at uniting the church in its worship to God.
Ambitions for church unity âunrealisticâ, say leaders
Christians across the UK may be praying to be one this week, but church unity remains an unlikely prospect, say the leaders of the UKâs main denominations.
Evangelical Alliance to send new Bible to Obama
The Evangelical Alliance is to send a new Bible to US President Barack Obama after White House staff were reportedly unable to find one for his second swearing in.
Theologians gather in Brazil to envision sustainable world
Theologians from around the world have gathered near the mouth of the Amazon River in northeast Brazil to develop a theology for the "sustainability of life on Earth".
Churchâs Gaza mobile health clinic survives attack
A mobile dental clinic, funded entirely by the people of Wales, was undamaged by the Israeli bombing of Gaza City, the Church in Wales learnt last night.
Triathlete becomes Edinburghâs latest church minister
A triathlete is set to swap his bike for the pulpit as he becomes the minister of a busy Edinburgh church.
There is an Obama in everyone, say black Christian leaders
Black Christian leaders in the UK are encouraging people to draw inspiration from the 'Yes we can' attitude of America's first black president.
Ministry requests pardon for imprisoned missionary couple
A US-based human rights group has appealed to the Gambian Government to pardon a British missionary couple imprisoned after being found guilty of sedition.
Christians consider church response to credit crisis
The church must work together to protect the poor and build a more sustainable economy in the face of the global financial crisis, say Christian leaders.
Church and civil rights groups hold Obama to promise of change
Religious and civil rights groups are calling on President Barack Obama to make good on his popular catchphrase âChange is coming!â by flooding him with letters requesting support and attention to special causes.
Minister asks for unused pews to help homeless
A homeless peopleâs charity has made a plea for old wooden church pews to help them continue its carpentry classes.
Archbishops encourage families to demonstrate kindness over Lent
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York are encouraging families to share in simple acts of kindness together during this Lent.
Archbishop to visit Ely Diocese for 900th anniversary celebrations
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams will pay a pastoral visit to the Diocese of Ely as it launches its 900th anniversary celebrations this weekend.
Moderator to introduce report on childrenâs wellbeing in Scotland
A report on childrenâs wellbeing in Scotland is to be introduced to the Scottish Parliament by the the Rt Rev David Lunan, the Moderator of the Church of Scotland's General Assembly.
CMS and SAMS in historic merger
Church Mission Society and South American Mission Society have announced plans to merge.
Delirious? enter final year together with new live album
It may be their final year together, but Delirious? are starting it on a productive note with the announcement of a forthcoming live CD and DVD.