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Low-key service to mark six months since Madeleine's disappearance
On Saturday, the family of missing Madeleine McCann will hold a church service to mark six months since she was last seen in the Algarve resort of Praia da Luz.
Christians join MPs in Day of Action for Burma in London
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) joined a day of action for Burma in Parliament Square yesterday, as the first-ever full-length Government-sponsored debate on Burma took place on the floor of the House of Commons.
Government needs better case to extend detention of terrorist suspects - CofE
The Government needs to produce a better case if it wishes to extend the time suspected terrorists can be detained without charge, according to the Church of England.
Emergency church schools meeting to discuss proposed closures
Church officials have arranged a meeting in Shropshire today, to discuss radical changes which will affect dozens of primary schools.
Billy Elliot shows churches how to follow God's call
Churches across England will be encouraged to look to the story of young ballet dancer Billy Elliot next Lent.
I Count campaigners press Government on climate change
A petition with 150,000 signatures has been handed in to Downing Street by supporters of the I Count climate change campaign pressing the UK Government to step up its efforts to tackle climate change.
Crumbling French churches spark unholy row
Many of rural France's churches are beautiful, but they are also empty - and few are willing to take them on.
Pope urges pharmacists to reject abortion pill
Pharmacists must be allowed to refuse to supply drugs that cause abortion or euthanasia, Pope Benedict said on Monday, calling on health professionals to be "conscientious objectors" against such practices.
Iraq's Endangered Christians Promised Protection
Iraq's prime minister vowed Saturday to protect and support the country's rapidly diminishing Christian population, which has been fleeing sectarian violence in the country.
Kentucky megachurch to send 'Jesus Loves You' letters to Britney Spears
A megachurch in Kentucky is collecting letters of love and support to send to pop singer Britney Spears amid drugs and alcohol problems and a rocky battle with her ex-husband over custody of their two children.
Brown asks Micah Challenge leader to help achieve poverty targets
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called on church leaders, including the head of Micah Challenge International, to help the Government achieve its poverty targets.
Women at the top claim Guiding is key to success
Survey shows skills and values learnt in guiding help lead to successful life.
Climate Bill must set global leadership
The Government has a unique opportunity to provide global leadership on climate change through introducing a strong Climate Change Bill, WWF said today.
Christian agency assists California wildfire relief efforts
As fires in Southern California rage for the eighth day in a row, World Emergency Relief (WER) continues to assist local relief efforts for wildfire evacuees in a number of capacities.
Archbishop of York awarded 'Yorkshire Man of the Year'
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, received the Yorkshire Man of the Year award at the Yorkshire Awards presentation ceremony at the Hilton Hotel, Leeds on Friday 26 October 2007.
Historic mission societies considering merger
Church Mission Society (CMS) and the South American Mission Society (SAMS) are currently in talks over a possible merger or closer collaboration.