Jenna Lyle

There is an Obama in everyone, say black Christian leaders

Black Christian leaders in the UK are encouraging people to draw inspiration from the 'Yes we can' attitude of America's first black president.

Christian bus driver protests ‘no God’ ads

A Christian bus driver refused to drive buses carrying advertisement that declare “There’s probably no God”.

Methodists and URC to pray for Zimbabwe

The Methodist and United Reformed Churches are to join Christians around the world in praying for Zimbabwe.

Christian Aid decries Heathrow expansion

Christian Aid has hit out at the Government after it gave the green light for a third runway at Heathrow on Thursday.

CLC supports radio presenter sacked for defending Christianity

The Christian Legal Centre has taken up the case of a Christian radio presenter in Glasgow who was sacked for defending Christianity on air.

Christians seek God's intervention in North Korea

Christians around the world are praying for persecuted believers in North Korea.

Archbishop: Attack on Gaza health clinic ‘incomprehensible’

The Archbishop of Wales has condemned an Israeli missile attack on a church-run health clinic in Gaza over the weekend.

Holy Land Christians seek urgent prayer

With the International Red Cross warning of a “full-blown” humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Bible Societies in the Holy Land have appealed to Christians to pray and support those caught up in the conflict between Israel and Hamas.

New year, fresh challenges for persecuted church

A Christian group serving the worldwide persecuted church is thanking God for answers to prayer while bracing itself for another challenging year in 2009.

Shakespeare’s church hopes to avert closure

The church in Stratford-upon-Avon where William Shakespeare was baptised and buried is hoping to stave off closure by gathering at least £2.5 million to carry out extensive repairs.

Salvation Army hostel manager receives MBE

The manager of a Salvation Army hostel has received an MBE for his services to the homeless.

Police investigate Christmas Day attack on church minister

Police are investigating an attack on a Church of Scotland minister on Christmas Day.

People, not material wealth, are the real treasure - Archbishop of Canterbury

Job losses and house repossessions brought on by the financial crisis are an opportunity for people to think about where their treasure truly lies

Brown against changes to assisted suicide law

Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Tuesday he was “totally against” any change to the law on euthanasia and assisted suicide.

Archbishop attacks pressure to be perfect

The Archbishop of Wales has criticised TV programmes like the X Factor and Strictly Come Dancing for putting pressure on people to be perfect.

Sentamu warns banks not to get rich at poor people's expense

The Archbishop of York has warned banks not to get rich at the expense of their poor neighbours.