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The ministry of wellbeing: How beauty therapy and chillout zones are changing lives
The ministry of wellbeing: How beauty therapy and chillout zones are changing lives

With a team of volunteers, Sarah Milligan runs two Wellbeing clinics that cater for hundreds of people who are struggling with mental health and emotional needs.

Most pastors enjoy preaching – and they believe they're pretty good at it
Most pastors enjoy preaching – and they believe they're pretty good at it

Most US pastors believe they're excellent preachers and teachers – and for most of them, it's the part of the job they enjoy most.

Christian aid agency World Vision responds to Indonesia earthquake
Christian aid agency World Vision responds to Indonesia earthquake

International aid agency World Vision is responding to the 7-magnitude earthquake which struck Indonesia's Lombok Island on Sunday.

Zimbabwe's churches urge lifting of international sanctions
Zimbabwe's churches urge lifting of international sanctions

In a 'pastoral statement', the ZCC said: 'We plead with the international community not continue the isolation of Zimbabwe on the basis of shortcomings of this election.'

Bishop calls for government action on rural crime
Bishop calls for government action on rural crime

The Bishop of St Albans has called for government action on rural crime following the publication of a report revealing farmers are resorting to 'medieval' security methods.

August 6, 1945: A prayer for Hiroshima Day
August 6, 1945: A prayer for Hiroshima Day

On August 6, 1945, the Little Boy atomic bomb was dropped from the US Air Force B-29 bomber Enola Gay on the Japanese city of Hiroshima.

Thousands of churches convert to green energy
Thousands of churches convert to green energy

More than 5,500 churches have switched to green energy, according to Christian Aid – including 15 Anglican cathedrals.

Police investigating suspected rape at HTB Focus Festival
Police investigating suspected rape at HTB Focus Festival

The man was arrested on Wednesday and is being questioned by Hampshire Police.

Tarot, palm readings are idolatry, says Francis

Tarot cards and palm readings are idolatrous, according to Pope Francis, and should be shunned alongside other modern 'idols'.

After election violence, Zimbabwe churches urge party leaders to talk peace
After election violence, Zimbabwe churches urge party leaders to talk peace

The general secretary of the Zimbabwe Council of Churches has called for calm after violence yesterday claimed the lives of at least three people in the aftermath of a disputed election.

Why Americans aren't turning up for worship: We have faith, but church doesn't do it for us
Why Americans aren't turning up for worship: We have faith, but church doesn't do it for us

Americans appear to be falling out of love with church – though not necessarily with Jesus.

Most US Protestants believe God wants them to be rich, study says
Most US Protestants believe God wants them to be rich, study says

Most American Protestants believe God wants them to prosper financially, according to a new study from LifeWay Research.

Pray for Zimbabwe, urge churches as tensions rise before election announcement
Pray for Zimbabwe, urge churches as tensions rise before election announcement

Christians in Zimbabwe are calling for prayer in advance of the results of the presidential election.

Bishop of Burnley says Leeds crisis shows 'shocking disparity' between CofE dioceses
Bishop of Burnley says Leeds crisis shows 'shocking disparity' between CofE dioceses

'We are refusing to be obedient to the Scriptures – why do we think God will honour us as a Church?'

Aid sector 'verging on complicity' in sexual exploitation and abuse, say MPs
Aid sector 'verging on complicity' in sexual exploitation and abuse, say MPs

The international aid sector has 'collectively failed' to confront the scandal of sexual exploitation and abuse, according to UK parliamentarians.

Bethel Church, Redding responds to devastating Carr Fire
Bethel Church, Redding responds to devastating Carr Fire

The Carr Fire in northern California – one of several burning throughout the state – has so far claimed the lives of at least six people