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Tributes to 'humble and holy' Archbishop

Tributes have been paid to the outgoing Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, who announced his retirement today. Dr Williams, 61, will leave office at the end of the year, to return to academia in the post of Master of Magdelene College, Cambridge. The Most Rev Vincent Nichols, Cathol...

March 16th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Churches call for an end to Syrian violence

Church leaders have joined together to call on the United Nations Security Council to condemn the Syrian regime and its state sanctioned attacks on its civilians. They are asking for an urgent UN resolution to be passed, to bring an immediate end to the atrocities.

March 16th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Riyaza Rodriguez

None of us are strong, says Jeff Lucas

There is a definite link between being stirred spirituality and being stirred sensually, says Jeff Lucas in his new book There are no strong people.

March 16th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Claire Musters

York churches protected from parking ban

A row has broken out after churches in York were protected from a parking ban, allowing worshippers to park for free on the city streets.

March 16th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Sportsmen pray over the phone for Rugby

Christians in Sport are calling on Christian Rugby players to join in prayer over the telephone on Saturday morning.

March 15th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Bishop's appeal against water poverty

A Bishop from Surrey has pledged to spend a week living on just ten litres of water a day - the same amount that people from the poorest countries in the world often survive on.

March 15th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Riyaza Rodriguez

Jailed Pastor's letter released

A letter from Pastor Yousef Nadharkani, the Iranian house Church leader who was sentenced to death for his faith, has been published.

March 15th, 2012 - Posted & Written by

Alpha male Grylls leaves Discovery

TV tough guy and Alpha Course ambassador Bear Grylls, has announced he has split from the Discovery Channel – following a disagreement over programming.

March 15th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Italian evangelist foresaw own death

His mother was urged to abort him. A childhood brain tumour meant he never grew taller than 4’1”. Yet pint-sized Italian street-preacher Alessandro Sacco became a mighty voice for the gospel, leading many to Christ throughout Italy and Africa.

March 15th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Assist News

Week of events to celebrate life of Romero

A week of events have been organised across the UK to celebrate the life of the Archbishop Oscar Romero, the widely repsected and much loved Salvadorean Archbishop, murdered in 1980.

March 14th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

What is the Gospel [Coalition]?

We report on a growing US movement, with increasing influence in the UK, who see the diversity of belief within Evangelcialism as diluting the essential message of the gospel.

March 14th, 2012 - Posted & Written by

How can the church respond to domestic abuse?

A woman who felt she couldn’t leave her abusive husband because she was a Christian, is set to speak at a conference which will look at how churches can respond to domestic abuse.

March 14th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Taking writing 'out of the salt cellar'

The author Merrilyn Williams has been announced as the new Chair of the Association of Christian Writers (ACW). The news came as the group met at Bromley, Kent last Saturday for its annual Writers' Day.

March 14th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Claire Musters

Greenbelt launches new website

Greenbelt, the charity that hosts an annual arts and music festival over the August Bank Holiday weekend, has launched a new website.

March 14th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Riyaza Rodriguez

Cathedral protestors demand answers

A group of Christians dragged from the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral by police as they knelt in prayer, are to deliver a letter of complaint to Church authorities.

March 13th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Bishops involved in Olympic training

This weekend saw two London Bishops- the Right Reverend Paul Williams, Bishop of Kensington and the Bishop of Stepney, Right Reverend Adrian Newman join 300 volunteers from churches across London, for the latest in a series of training events to help churches prepare for the London 2012 Olympics.

March 13th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Riyaza Rodriguez

Ramsgate Church becomes a shrine

An historic church building which stands close to the place where St Augusting landed in the UK, has been formally designated as a shrine to the ‘Apostle for the English.’

March 13th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

'Free jailed mum of five' - Church speaks out

The Church of Scotland is backing the campaign to secure the release of Asia Bibi, a Christian woman imprisoned under Pakistan’s Blasphemy Law.

March 12th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Biking Bishop calls for green action

A Welsh Bishop is urging church-goers to get on their bikes this weekend, to help cut their carbon footprint.

March 12th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

How 'Billy Whiz' found God

As the Six Nations Rugby tournament heads into its final week, one man will be keeping a close eye on proceedings. Jason Robinson, former England winger and full back, who scored 30 tries in 51 appearances, and tasted World Cup glory in 2003 with the red rose will be willing his compatriots on...

March 12th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Hefin Rhys Jones