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Switchfoot to release 'The Best Yet' anthology
For the first time, 'The Best Yet' pulls together Switchfoot's history representing all six albums they recorded on the indie re:Think Records and Columbia, where their 2003 breakthrough broke the platinum barrier.
RAF sergeant, scientist and footballer among new Lichfield clergy
Lichfield Diocese looks forward to 22 new deacons who were ordained over the weekend. They include a former RAF sergeant, scientist, former schoolboy footballer, car salesman and farmer.
Women in Christian-Muslim dialogue want to break down stereotypes
Can women play a strong role in bringing reconciliation and tolerance to the communities in conflict? Can divisions and divides be resolved from a faith-based perspective, when religion often is considered a cause of violence?
Churches welcome back lapsed Christians
Churches across the UK welcomed thousands of lapsed Christians back to church on Sunday.
Charity seeks better palliative care for developing world
A Scottish-based Christian charity is calling on people to play their part in bringing about better palliative and end of life care in developing countries by marking World Hospice and Palliative Care Day on October 11.
Churches have role to play in solving global problems, says Warren
Pastor Rick Warren told former US President Bill Clinton's global summit on Friday not to overlook the contribution that millions of people of faith around the world play in tackling some of today's biggest challenges.
Ecstasy debate shouldn't obscure prevention - charity
The ongoing debate on whether to downgrade ecstasy should not obscure the need for education, prevention and treatment, says George Ruston, head of Christian drugs education charity Hope UK.
Reformers want end to ban on Catholic monarchs
Politicians and constitutional experts threw their weight behind proposals sent to Downing Street this week to end a 300-year-old ban on Catholic monarchs.
Christian surfers hold 16th Jesus Surf Classic outreach
The 16th Jesus Surf Classic outreach surf competition was held earlier in the month in near perfect conditions.
CSW urges EU to speak out on Orissa violence
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) yesterday sent letters to EU leaders urging the EU to use Monday's EU-India Summit to make representations about the continued targeting of Christians by extremist Hindu nationalists in Orissa.
Lost for lack of translation
Scottish Bible Society hopes to raise £120,000 to translate God's Word into even more minority languages.
Author seeks to unravel God's truth about homosexuality
Homosexuality is making some big waves in Hollywood, where a number of celebrities have either recently "come out" or offered support to efforts to normalise a behaviour that many still agree is unnatural.
US faith leaders ask Iranian president to change rhetoric on Holocaust, Israel
Religious leaders that hosted a highly-criticised dinner for Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday asked the fiercely anti-US politician to change his tone when speaking on a number of sensitive topics.
Tony Blair launches search for 30 religious youth 'ambassadors'
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has launched an international search for 30 religious youth to embark on a 10-month journey of interfaith service for the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals.
Shrewsbury vicar becomes next Archdeacon of Carlisle
A Shropshire vicar is to become the new Archdeacon of Carlisle and a Canon Residentiary of Carlisle Cathedral.
Magnificent seven are the toast of Africa
A family of seven from Liverpool are currently volunteering in war-torn Liberia as part of an international crew on board the Africa Mercy - the world's largest hospital ship currently providing free medical care to thousands of people in the west African country.