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Aberdeen church backs fight against 'female foeticide' in India

An Aberdeen church has joined the fight against “female foeticide” by backing an Indian news anchor turned human rights campaigner.

Portsmouth Archdeacon to become new Bishop of Basingstoke

Downing Street announced this morning that one of the three archdeacons in Portsmouth’s Church of England diocese will become a bishop.

Texas evangelical: We need to get to know Muslims

When Bob Roberts meets with Muslims around the world, he is always introduced as an evangelical Christian or a Baptist pastor from Texas.

Tutu brands England’s World Cup performance ‘abysmal’

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has waded into the chorus of criticism ringing over the England squad following their lacklustre performances against the USA and Algeria.

Aaron Keyes: Not Guilty Anymore

Songwriter, worship leader, mentor, Aaron Keyes wears a lot of hats. And each of those unique skills come together on Not Guilty Anymore, his latest album due for release on Kingsway this coming summer.

Believing in the exclusivity of Christ is not arrogant, says pastor

"In a context where there is no truth but only truths, no principles but only preferences, we face the challenge of being regarded as arrogant for proclaiming Jesus," says a Cleveland, Ohio, pastor.

Churches and poverty charity call on Government to make tax fairer

The Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches and charity Church Action on Poverty are urging the Chancellor to make overhauling the taxation system a priority in Tuesday’s emergency Budget.

Creativity points youth to unseen Creator

Lively music played by a group, a puppet theatre, and colourful art presentations all caught the interest of families enjoying a riverside park.

Afghan Christians issue plea for help after execution call

A group of Afghan Christians living in exile in India have issued an “urgent” plea to the international community to help Christians still living in Afghanistan following the recent call for their execution by a government minister.

Welsh theological college set for major refurb

Wales’ only clergy training college is to undergo a £1.1m refurbishment programme.

Reformed bodies complete merger

The two largest reformed church bodies officially merged on Friday to become the World Communion of Reformed Churches, representing more than 80 million Christians.

Christians urged to take action over Government’s pro-gay agenda

Christian Concern for our Nation is calling on Christians to take action after the Government outlined its pro-homosexual agenda this week.

NI Church leaders accuse banks of putting jobs and businesses at risk

Leaders of the four main churches in Northern Ireland have called on banks to be more understanding towards businesses.

Expelled Christians seek return to Moroccan children

Eddie and Lynn Padilla made a commitment to take care of up to eight abandoned children in Morocco.

Vineyard Records UK releases The Lamb Has Conquered

Vineyard Records will release their newest album, “The Lamb Has Conquered”, on Tuesday.

Labour leadership contenders to debate faith and politics

The candidates for Labour leader are to face questions on the role faith has to play in politics.