Susie Turner

Call for prayer ahead of Zimbabwe elections

Church leaders in Zimbabwe are asking for prayer ahead of elections taking place at the end of the month.

Churches celebrate North East\'s rich Christian heritage
Churches celebrate North East's rich Christian heritage

A rare exhibition of the Lindisfarne Gospels in Durham this summer has spurred churches in the area to celebrate the North East's rich Christian heritage.

Archbishop condemns \'evil\' attacks on Muslims
Archbishop condemns 'evil' attacks on Muslims

The Archbishop of Canterbury has condemned attacks on Muslims in the wake of Drummer Lee Rigby's murder as "acts of evil".

World Vision sends emergency task force to China quake zone
World Vision sends emergency task force to China quake zone

World Vision is responding after two powerful earthquakes struck in China's north-west Gansu province in the early hours of this morning. 

Peace pilgrims deliver anti-Trident petition to Downing Street
Peace pilgrims deliver anti-Trident petition to Downing Street

Peace pilgrims were due to arrive at Downing Street on Friday after a two-month trek from Iona to hand in a petition against the Trident nuclear missile programme.

Four new evangelists commissioned by Church Army
Four new evangelists commissioned by Church Army

The Church Army has commissioned four new evangelists from its Mission-Based Training Course. 

David Cameron, Bear Grylls and other personalities choose their favourite church
David Cameron, Bear Grylls and other personalities choose their favourite church

Two Oxfordshire churches were the choice of David Cameron for the National Churches Trust's campaign to uncover the nation's favourite churches. 

Home exchangers say \'most people are trustworthy\'
Home exchangers say 'most people are trustworthy'

A study of home exchangers has found that over 75% regard most people as "trustworthy".

A dog is a woman\'s best friend
A dog is a woman's best friend

Over a third of men would miss their partner while on holiday but it seems women are more likely to miss their pet dogs.

Thousands converge on Holy Island to celebrate Lindisfarne Gospels
Thousands converge on Holy Island to celebrate Lindisfarne Gospels

Thousands of Christians took part in an open-air service on Holy Island on Saturday to celebrate the continuing witness of the Lindisfarne Gospels.  

UK Government urged to raise human rights during Burma President's visit

Christian Solidarity Worldwide has asked the UK Government to put human rights at the heart of a two-day visit by Burma's President.

Premier Lifeline reaches millionth call

Premier Christian Media's confidential helpline has reached a milestone with its millionth call.  

Bishop releases £20,000 for projects in deprived neighbourhoods
Bishop releases £20,000 for projects in deprived neighbourhoods

The Bishop of Lichfield has released the first £20,000 in donations raised through his Lent Appeal.

New mission taster weekends
New mission taster weekends

Church Mission Society, Fresh Expressions and Anglican Church Planting Initiatives have teamed up to launch new mission experience weekends.

Andy Murray and lessons in judging others
Andy Murray and lessons in judging others

Brian Draper admits he never much liked Andy Murray in the beginning but, like many others, he came to feel his initial judgement of the 'dour Scot' may not have been so right after all.

Suffering Church Action Week focuses on persecuted children
Suffering Church Action Week focuses on persecuted children

Barnabas Fund is asking the church to rally around Christian children growing up in hostile parts of the world where they are part of a persecuted minority.