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Torch Trust to hold first all-braille service
Torch Trust will hold the first ever all-braille church service for the blind in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the birth of the man behind braille.
BBC presenter says itâs difficult to speak about God
"It's almost socially unacceptable to say you believe in God" on air, says BBC presenter Jeremy Vine.
Peterborough goalies don gloves in support of leprosy sufferers
Peterborough United goalkeepers Joe Lewis and James McKeown joined with children from five local primary schools last week to show their support for World Leprosy Week next week.
Royal couple to join celebrations of cathedral restoration
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will be among 150 guests at a special reception later in the month to mark the official launch of restoration works on the Close of Hereford Cathedral.
US: Churches remember King, hail Obama
Black churches in the US draw parallels between Martin Luther King's dream of a racially just America and the inauguration on Tuesday of the country's first black president.
Rapper DMX says life calling is to be a pastor
An imprisoned rap star who defends his profanity-laden lyrics says he wants to be a pastor.
Christians pray to become one
Millions of Christians worldwide will unite over the next eight days in praying for reconciliation within the broken body of Christ.
Church decries murder of Sri Lankan journalist
A week after the murder of the Christian editor of a major Sri Lankan newspaper, church leaders along with human rights organisations have voiced their concerns over escalating ethnic violence in the island nation.
Hollywood conservatives launch effort to change entertainment industry
In an industry dominated by the political left, conservatives are coming together on a new platform with a mission to change Hollywood and to restore it to its patriotic roots.
Christian bus driver protests âno Godâ ads
A Christian bus driver refused to drive buses carrying advertisement that declare âThereâs probably no Godâ.
Archbishop laments âincomprehensibleâ suffering in Gaza conflict
The Archbishop of York has told of his profound sorrow over the suffering being experienced on both sides of the conflict in Gaza.
Warren praises Obama's prayer invitation to gay bishop
Rick Warren has applauded the President-elect this week for also inviting the openly gay Episcopal Bishop V Gene Robinson to pray at the inaugural opening ceremony.
Methodists and URC to pray for Zimbabwe
The Methodist and United Reformed Churches are to join Christians around the world in praying for Zimbabwe.
Kingdom Bank boosts Christian debt counselling service
Kingdom Bank is to give a share of its profits this year to a Christian debt counselling service anticipating a rise in calls from people worried about post-Christmas credit card bills.
The Shack defies slump in book sales
For 33 straight weeks, popular novel The Shack has been holding the No 1 spot on the New York Times best-sellers list for Paperback Trade Fiction and reported a significant growth in sales last month while overall book sales dropped.
Obama and Will Smith share more than just the ears
Thanks to Marvel Comics, the world knows what President-elect Barack Obama would look like if he were a comic book character.