Daniel Blake
Bishop's Campaign to Identify Why People Stop Attending Church
The new Bishop of Oxford has launched a new campaign in the Thames Valley area to bring people back to church.
East London Olympic Mega Mosque Set for Public Debate
For the first time supporters and opponents of the proposed Olympics mega-mosque in East London will meet to debate the key issues surrounding the proposals, at a public meeting 7 September in Stratford.
London to Unite in Fight Against Violence for 'Week of Peace'
Christians across all 33 boroughs of London are set to unite in the 'Week of Peace' hoping to facilitate a reduction in violence across the country's capital city.
Hindu Council Attacks 'Illegal' Church Ban on Yoga
The Hindu Council UK (HCUK), the largest national network of Hindu organisations within the UK, is considering whether a ban on yoga classes at St James' Church and the Silver Street Baptist Church in Taunton, Somerset, may breach the Equality Act 2006.
Nigerian Bishop Confirms Dedication to Jesus Christ Despite Attacks
The Bishop of Jos in Nigeria, who has survived a series of attacks on his family, says he will continue to stand for the gospel, testifying that it is "worth living for" as well as "worth dying for".
Al Fayed Angry over Bishop of London's Diana Comments
The Bishop of London, the Rt Rev Richard Chartres, has been heavily criticised by Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed after comments he made over Diana, Princes of Wales.
Church Mission Society Leader Announces Retirement
After serving the call of mission with Church Mission Society (CMS) Ireland for almost 32 years, Canon Cecil Wilson has announced his retirement with effect from 31 August 2007.
CSW Fights Persecution Launching 'Cut the Chains' Campaign
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) will launch its new 'Cut the Chains' campaign 1 September, aimed at highlighting the injustices faced by prisoners of conscience.
Archbishop's US Trip to Ease Anglican Gay Tensions
The Archbishop of Canterbury is scheduled to travel to the US in September to ease the growing tensions within the Anglican Communion over gay bishops.
'Un-Christian' Yoga Comes Under Fire
Two church halls have rejected a children's exercise class because it teaches yoga, saying that it is "un-Christian".
Bishop and Wife Murdered in Pakistan, Police Detain Two
Pakistan has arrested two people in connection with the murder of a Christian bishop and his wife in Islamabad.
Five Decades of Church Leadership Welcome New Portsmouth Vicar
Three vicars whose combined ministry spans virtually the entire past 50 years have come together to welcome the new vicar of St Jude's Church, Southsea.
Widdecombe Urges Greater Support for Prostitutes
Ann Widdecombe MP, and member of the Conservative Christian Fellowship, has called on the Government to provide greater support and more care services for women trying to leave prostitution.
Church on Margins of Public Arena, warns Ireland Primate
The Church of Ireland Primate has warned that churches in Ireland can no longer rely on having "a place as of right" to exert influence in the public arena.
Outrage as US Episcopal Church Nominates Lesbian for Bishop
The Episcopal Church in the US has caused further controversy in the ongoing Anglican debate over homosexuality within the Church, after the Diocese of Chicago announced an openly lesbian priest as one of the candidates for its bishop.
Taliban Agrees to Release 19 Korean Christian Hostages
The Taliban has agreed to release the 19 South Korean hostages held in Afghanistan in return for the withdrawal of South Korean troops from the country before the end of the year, Al Jazeera television has reported.