Jennifer Gold

Scottish Cardinal to make historic visit to China

The most senior Roman Catholic Church leader in Scotland will become the first Catholic leader in the West to visit China this century this week, as he begins a 12-day pastoral visit.

Outrage as police question priest after religious hate crime accusations

Police have interviewed a church priest on suspicion of inciting racial hatred, after he offered insight into the Muslim veil controversy in his parish newsletter.

Norman Kember continues to advocate for non-violent peace

The International Baptist Theological Seminary (IBTS) has expressed its delight at welcoming British Professor Norman Kember and his wife Pat to the Prague campus at the start of October.

Airport worker suspended for displaying Jesus picture

A Catholic airport worker has been suspended for posting up an image of Jesus in a Manchester City Airport staff room after a Muslim colleague complained.

Church of England Synod to hold 2nd Virtual Question Time

The General Synod of the Church of England will hold its second 'Virtual Question Time' following its successful first showing last year, it has been announced.

Hope Academy 2008 to find next big Christian music artist

In 2008, Saltmine Trust and Open Doors will commence a search across the UK for fresh Christian musical talent.

Fresh Approach to Restore Hope to the UK Public

The Christian Enquiry Agency and Church Army have launched a new website in a fresh approach to reach out to the public in support of the HOPE 2008 project next year.

Cathedral appoints first-ever ecumenical canons to unite Christians

Blackburn Cathedral has appointed its first-ever ecumenical canons in efforts to build closer bonds between the Christian communities within the region.

Bishop calls on congregations to support farmers

The Bishop of Saint Davids in Wales has urged his congregation to give its full support to Welsh farmers amid the continued foot and mouth outbreaks and floods that have hit them over the past year.

UK skate ministry to hold first ever conference

The UK Skate Ministry Network will host a conference next month for leaders involved in ministry to skate culture.

EU urged to renew Uzbekistan sanctions amid deteriorating human rights

EU member states have been urged to recognise the deteriorating human rights situation and continuing limitation of religious freedom in Uzbekistan as they meet to consider the renewal of sanctions against the country.

Emergingculture presents Gospel message at first Annual '/gathering'

'emergingculture', an initiative which is part of the Share Jesus family existing to communicate the message of Jesus, is hoping to gather teens, students and young men at Raynes Park for a four day event in October focusing on teaching, mission and worship.

Euthanasia & assisted-dying concerns for Christians in new Legislation

The Lawyers' Christian Fellowship has lamented the coming into force this month of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. While Dignity in Dying, the pro-euthanasia lobby group, described it as "a great day for patient choice!", the LCF said it was a sad day for many elderly and vulnerable people whose lives could be put at risk.