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Theatre project to spotlight child exploitation

Schoolchildren across the country are to portray some of the worst cases of child exploitation in history in a massive project to raise awareness of children’s rights and celebrate childhood.

Methodist call to prayer for Orissa Christians

The Methodist Church is urging Christians to pray for believers threatened with Christmas violence in the Indian state of Orissa.

Financial collapse may be as significant as fall of Berlin Wall

The collapse of major banks and financial institutions may have as great an impact on the world as the fall of the Berlin Wall, says the Bishop of Gibraltar.

Ukraine: Megachurch pastor in business scandal

The pastor of the largest church in Europe has become embroiled in a financial dispute over $100 million invested in a failed business venture he had allegedly encouraged church members to invest in.

Survey finds most Brits don't believe in nativity story

The majority of Britons do not believe in the historical truth of the nativity story about the birth of Jesus, a new survey has found.

Churches unwrapping fresh ways of celebrating Christmas

Nation prepares for a baby’s birth that changed the world.

Taking Jesus into the community

One Newquay artist wants to make sure his local community meets Christ this Christmas.

India steps up security to keep Christians safe at Christmas

Police in India have stepped up security across India but especially in trouble hotspots Orissa and Karnataka to ensure a peaceful Christmas for Christians.

Lichfield Cathedral and Salvation Army celebrate bumper carol concert

The Lichfield Cathedral Special Choir and the Cannock Salvation Army Citadel are celebrating the huge turnout at the cathedral’s traditional annual carol concert.

Archbishop questions human cost of economic measures

A response to the economic downturn must not come at the expense of the most vulnerable, says the Archbishop of Canterbury.

CSW condemns UN defamation resolution

CSW joins international human rights defenders and organisations in condemning a resolution issued by the United Nations General Assembly, which represents a threat to freedom of expression and freedom of religion.

Christian arrests in Eritrea ‘troubling’, says persecution watchdog

The detention of more than 100 Christian men, women and children in Eritrea is “deeply troubling”, says one group working to support the persecuted church.

Britain remembers Lockerbie 20 years on

Memorial services were held on Sunday to mark 20 years since a flight bound for New York was blown up over the Scottish town of Lockerbie.

US megachurch grieves death of Christmas show performer

Following the fatal fall of a young actress during a Christmas performance at a Cincinnati megachurch, four special services that will focus on helping to process the loss are being held this weekend.

Orissa Christians hope for peaceful Christmas after shutdown called off

Christians in Orissa, India, can cheerfully celebrate Christmas this year. The state government has officially called off the proposed statewide shutdown called by the nationalist group Sangh Parivar on December 25.

Church insurers link up with bouncers on church security

Church insurers Congregational have linked up with a firm of bouncers to offer churches advice on how to deal with troublesome visitors.