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Evangelism gets creative

One science teacher-turned-street evangelist puts his faith in paint, paper and puppets to bring the Gospel to non-believers.

Sri Lankan bishop pleads for peace

Sri Lankan bishop returns from secret mercy dash to war-torn region

New Zealand church leaders request prayer for flood-hit Fiji

The Archbishops of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa New Zealand have appealed for prayer after Fiji was hit in the last week by the worst floods in decades.

Burma: CSW condemns crackdown on churches in Rangoon

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has received reports of a serious crackdown on churches in Rangoon, the former capital of Burma.

Christian Aid decries Heathrow expansion

Christian Aid has hit out at the Government after it gave the green light for a third runway at Heathrow on Thursday.

Study: Spirituality, not religious practice, makes children happier

Children who are more spiritual tend to be happier, according to a recently published study.

Parishioners responding to Archbishop's Gaza appeal

Parishioners across Wales are responding to the Archbishop of Wales’ urgent appeal for money for frontline medical centres under attack in Gaza.

Church to open multi-million pound home for dementia sufferers

The Church of Scotland is to open a new care home for demential sufferers in Aberdeen.

Leprosy Mission to fund new project in Nigeria

Over 100 countries will take part in celebrations for the 55th annual World Leprosy Day on 25 January.

Couple refuse to abort conjoined twins

A pregnant woman who discovered last week that she is carrying a rare form of conjoined twins has pledged not to abort them.

Blast from the past for Gaither Vocal Band

Gaither Music Group has announced plans for a radical transformation of the Gaither Vocal Band, including the departure of long-time GVB lead singer, Guy Penrod, and the group’s baritone since 2004, Marshall Hall.

Prince's sister releases gospel album

The sister of award-winning artist Prince has released her first gospel CD.

CofE clergy praise new Bishop of St Albans

Senior Church of England clergy in the Diocese of Lichfield have paid tribute to the Bishop of Shrewsbury, the Rt Rev Dr Alan Smith, who was named this morning by Downing Street as the new Bishop of St Albans.

Gospel for Asia missionary held in India on forced conversion charges

A Gospel for Asia missionary is being detained in India after he was accused of forcing conversions to Christianity.

Church of England celebrates 150 years of the parish magazine

The Church of England has launched a new section of its website in celebration of 150 years of the parish magazine.

CLC supports radio presenter sacked for defending Christianity

The Christian Legal Centre has taken up the case of a Christian radio presenter in Glasgow who was sacked for defending Christianity on air.