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Put Gospel before church buildings, says Presbyterian leader

Church leaders must set aside sentimental attachment to buildings and concentrate on delivering the Gospel message, says one of the Presbyterian Church of Wales's leading figures.

Trans World Radio uncovers lost Corrie Ten Boom devotionals

Devotions written by the Dutch Holocaust survivor Corrie Ten Boom have been uncovered by Trans World Radio and published worldwide in a new book.

Christian councillor concerned over Olympic mosque terrorist links

A Christian councillor has voiced concern over a planned 'mega mosque' at the site of the 2012 Olympics after the trial of airline terror suspects revealed close links with mosque promoters and Islamic fundamentalist sect Tablighi Jamaat.

New Zealand church leaders urge political parties to tackle poverty

Churches support New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) call for all political candidates in General Election to "front up to the issue of reducing persistent levels of poverty in Aotearoa New Zealand".

ACET says education key to beating HIV

ACET, the Christian HIV and Aids charity, has produced a free resource pack to help churches mark World Aids Day on December 1, stressing the vital role of church led education in HIV prevention.

Christian relief groups braced for Ike

Christian relief groups fresh from a series of hurricanes in the past two weeks are bracing themselves for Hurricane Ike - a giant storm that fills most of the Gulf of Mexico.

Methodist Church urges prayer for India's Christians

The Methodist Church is calling for urgent prayer for thousands of persecuted Christians in India as violence flares across the state of Orissa.

RSPCA calls on clergy to celebrate animals

Animal welfare agency the RSPCA is inviting clergy to celebrate animals in their church services this autumn to help draw people's attention to Animal Welfare Sunday on 5 October.

Mission Aviation Fellowship bringing emergency goods to Haiti

Mission Aviation Fellowship is in Haiti responding to the huge needs in the wake of severe storms and flooding.

Christian Aid welcomes £75m climate change support for Bangladesh

Christian Aid has welcomed the announcement from the Government that it is to give Bangladesh £75 million to adapt to climate change.

Sentamu tells Government to recognise faith contribution to community

The Archbishop of York has called upon the Government to give fuller recognition to the work carried out by faith groups in the delivery of social services in England.

Housing Justice finds more than 200 rough sleepers in Westminster

Christian homeless support charity, Housing Justice, found 206 people sleeping rough in Westminster, central London, in its latest count by volunteers in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Newsboys release live CD/DVD

International pop/rock phenomenon newsboys captures the best of its explosive sell-out "GO" tour on the new CD/DVD project newsboys live: Houston We Are Go, releasing September 30 on Inpop Records.

TD Jakes: Breakthrough starts with you

Debt, unmotivated staff and personal spiritual struggles are not foreign to pastors.

Christians cry out for America on 9/11

As the US marks the seventh anniversary of the infamous 9/11 terrorist attacks, Christians throughout the nation have been encouraged to cry out in prayer for America.

Parachute Band's new album to hit UK shelves in October

Created by New Zealand's high-energy worship songwriters, Parachute Band announces their latest CD Technicolor which will be released by Integrity Music in the UK in October.