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Os Guinness to speak at Everything Conference

International speaker and writer Os Guinness is coming to London to speak at the Everything Conference, which is being held at The Mermaid Conference Centre, London, on Saturday 17 March.

March 12th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Claire Musters

Spaces still available for cross pilgrimage

Billed as "one of the most memorable Easter celebrations you'll ever have", Northern Cross is a pilgrimage like no other.

March 9th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Vicky Beeching tells church to embrace tech

Popular worship leader and blogger Vicky Beeching has encouraged the church to embrace the internet.

March 9th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Living on a prayer: Curate moves in to Church

A curate has spent a week living in her church, to raise money for a project in Gambia.

March 9th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

'We mustn't redefine marriage': Gerald Coates

As the government consider plans to redefine marriage, to allow same sex couples to wed - evangelical Christian leader Gerald Coates has spoken out about his opposition to the idea, in an exclusive interview with Christian.co.uk.

March 8th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Claire Musters

'Isolated and lonely' farmers need our help

As scientists warn that the deadly Schmallenburg virus could spread across the whole of the UK, an agricultural chaplain has warned that already hard-pressed farmers could be taken to the brink by the vector-borne disease.

March 8th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Camping: 'I was wrong and sinful'

Harold Camping, the American evangelist who last year predicted that the world would come to an end on May 21st, has issued an apology letter and admitted he was 'wrong and sinful' in his predictions.

March 8th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Riyaza Rodriguez

New ACT report promotes gender equality

The ACT Alliance, a group of 125 churches and related organisations that work together in humanitarian assistance, advocacy and development, has launched a new report that promotes gender equality and justice for women, to mark International Women's Day.

March 8th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Riyaza Rodriguez

Church of Scotland pilots self-reliant groups

The Church of Scotland has to date helped over 50 women take part in self-reliant groups (SRGs) across Glasgow. Developed by Noel Mathias since 2011, the groups are aimed at helping those in the poorest of neighbourhoods.

March 8th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Claire Musters

Stop The Traffik seminars hit South East

Stop The Traffik are holding educational seminars in the South East to raise awareness on human trafficking.

March 8th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Egyptian Copts abroad urged to vote

Egyptian Copts living in the UK are being urged by Church leaders to ensure they take part in the presidential election, and have a more active role in deciding Egypt's political fate.

March 8th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Riyaza Rodriguez

Leaders united despite differences

The Archbishop of Canterbury is due to pray with Pope Benedict in Rome this weekend.

March 8th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Same sex marriage debate - Dean steps in

As a survey shows a majority of opinion against it, the new Dean of Saint Pauls Cathedral has launched himself into the row over Gay Marriage by calling on the church to embrace it.

March 8th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Don't be afraid of young people

Young people aren’t hostile to the Gospel, they just fail to see the relevance of Christianity to their everyday lives, according to the leader of a new youth church in Exeter.

March 7th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Gather: an emerging national unity network

In February the first ever Gather conference was held at the Swanwick Christian Centre in Derbyshire. It was an opportunity for those involved in church unity collaborations in their cities to meet with others to share stories, enjoy worship and teaching and pray for our nation.

March 7th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Claire Musters

One year on: Activist's Fair Trade gold

Christian activist Greg Valerio is marking one year since he set up the world’s first independent ethical certification system for responsibly mined gold.

March 7th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Boko Haram threaten kidnap spree

A Nigerian Islamist group which is waging a war on Christians in the North of the country, has warned that it will begin to kidnap Christian women, in order to increase terror in the region.

March 7th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Church of Scotland steps in to save charity

The Church of Scotland has stepped in to safeguard the future of homeless charity Borderline, which helps Scots in London. Through their mediation with the Scottish government, the Church has secured an annual government grant until 2015 that will allow the charity to continue to operate.

March 7th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Riyaza Rodriguez

New Media Centre of Excellence

Premier Christian Media have launched a new website, New Media Centre of Excellence (NMCE), which is specifically aimed at equipping churches and Christian organisations so that they know how to make the most of new media.

March 6th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Claire Musters

God and the 'Special One'

After the sacking of Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas last Saturday, the controversial José Mourinho has been hotly tipped to replace him and return to the club where he won two consecutive Premier League titles and an FA cup.

March 6th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Hefin Rhys Jones