Alice Collins

Judge dismisses charges against street preacher

Charges have been dropped against a former teacher who was ordered by a policewoman to stop preaching outside Banbury Magistrates Court House.

Salisbury Diocese launches emergency appeal for South Sudan
Salisbury Diocese launches emergency appeal for South Sudan

The Diocese of Salisbury has launched an appeal to support the South Sudanese Church as it works to relieve the needs of people caught up in fighting, and support long-term reconciliation.

Valentine\'s Day for the coupled up and for the single
Valentine's Day for the coupled up and for the single

Love it or loathe it, Valentine's Day is almost upon us

Pakistan: Death threats to key people in Shahbaz Bhatti murder case
Pakistan: Death threats to key people in Shahbaz Bhatti murder case

Several key players involved in the case against four militants accused of assassinating Pakistani minorities minister Shahbaz Bhatti have reportedly received death threats from militant Islamist groups.

Marriage troubles may simply be the \'storm before the calm\'
Marriage troubles may simply be the 'storm before the calm'

With Valentine's Day around the corner, the timing is ripe for a new book which focuses on how all marriages can be made in heaven – and on earth.

Christians can\'t be idle in face of food poverty
Christians can't be idle in face of food poverty

Premier Christian Media to expand Christmas food programme

Church urges men to take stand against gender-based violence
Church urges men to take stand against gender-based violence

Church of England General Synod hears of "devastating" violence against women and girls.

Women bishops legislation dominates Church of England General Synod
Women bishops legislation dominates Church of England General Synod

The Church of England General Synod gets underway today and the main focus of business will be drafts to legislation allowing women to be bishops.

British children no longer know Bible stories
British children no longer know Bible stories

Research from the Bible Society has revealed that around half of children are growing up unfamiliar with Bible stories like Adam and Eve, and David and Goliath.

Musings of a Christian job seeker
Musings of a Christian job seeker

After two years of interviews and countless rejections, it's hard to lean on faith but I'm trying!

Obama calls for release of Kenneth Bae and Saeed Abedini
Obama calls for release of Kenneth Bae and Saeed Abedini

Obama said the US would continue to stand for the rights of all people around the world to practise their faith "in peace and freedom".

New homes in Philippines may not withstand future storms - World Vision
New homes in Philippines may not withstand future storms - World Vision

People in the Philippines have limited access to decent land or building materials, and are having to rebuild unstable houses that World Vision believes are very vulnerable to future storms.