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‘God will not forsake you,’ priest tells Philippines typhoon survivors

Survivors of the typhoon that swamped Manila and its surrounding provinces on September 26 have been told not to lose hope because God will not forsake them.

Ethiopian church in Wales celebrates first anniversary

The first Ethiopian church in Wales has celebrated one year since its founding.

Christian Aid sends £100,000 to Indonesia earthquake victims

Christian Aid has sent £100,000 to its partner agencies in Indonesia as they race to bring emergency relief to thousands of survivors of Wednesday’s earthquake

Philippines: Impact of typhoon ‘shocking’

World Vision says it is "shocked" by the extent of the devastation caused by Typhoon Ketsana in the Philippines last week, where the homes of more than two million people have been damaged.

Kirk wants to see more multi-purpose church buildings

New guidance from the Church of Scotland is encouraging churches to make themselves available to the community beyond their usual service opening hours.

Salvation Army church scoops Building of the Year Award

A Salvation Army church in Chelmsford has been named Building of the Year at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) East Spirit of Ingenuity Awards.

Philippines: Archbishop praises compassion and heroism amid floods

The President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has praised his countrymen for their heroism and compassion in the face of the worst flooding to hit the country in four decades.

Church welcomes carbon footprint guidance for congregations

A church-wide environmental group in Scotland will this week publish guidance on how congregations can measure their carbon footprint and take steps to reduce it.

Churches welcome lapsed Christians back to church

Churches across the UK gave a warm welcome today to lapsed Christians on Back to Church Sunday.

Pope to visit Scotland in 2010

Catholics in Scotland have expressed their delight after it emerged this week that Pope Benedict XVI will visit the country early next year.

Church leaders brand Brown’s Trident plans ‘feeble and ineffective’

The leaders of three Churches have dismissed the Prime Minister’s plans to reduce the UK’s fleet of nuclear submarines from four to three.

Honduras: Aid agencies close offices after ousted President's return

Aid agencies in Honduras have closed their offices for fear of a backlash after ousted President Manuel Zelaya made a surprise return to the country on Monday.

Jesus would have shopped at Aldi, says bishop

The Bishop of Reading has expressed his frustration at what he perceives to be the “Marks and Spencer” image of the church.

Archbishop tells Pakistani President of blasphemy law danger

The Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams has spoken of his concern about violence against Christians in Pakistan.

Job cuts as Scripture Union plans for digital future

The leadership of Scripture Union this week announced a major re-shaping of the organisation that will see a number of job cuts.

Biblica devotionals boost morale of unemployed

Biblica hopes new devotionals will help the millions left unemployed in the recession find new hope through God's word.