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Ooberfuse to perform at London rally

Electro pop band Ooberfuse are set to play at a peace rally in Trafalgar Square, in the memory of murdered politician Shahbaz Bhatti, who was killed for speaking out against Pakistan’s blasphemy laws.

February 22nd, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Vince Cable to speak at Church debate

The Secretary of State for business, innovation and skills, Dr Vince Cable MP will address a debate on responsible capitalism at Oasis Church Waterloo tonight.

February 22nd, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Pastor's execution imminent - Fears

Concern is growing over the fate of an Iranian Christian pastor threatened with execution for his faith by authorities in Tehran.

February 22nd, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Cardinal backs anti nuclear prayer vigil

The most senior Catholic clergyman in the UK has lent his support to an Ash Wednesday prayer vigil, which will be held outside the Ministry of Defence buildings in central London.

February 21st, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Kirk: 'Put the poor first'

The Church of Scotland is calling for the poor to be prioritised by the makers of economic policy.

February 21st, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Bishops lead call for climate change repentance

Church leaders from across the UK are set to sign a joint declaration, calling for national repentance for an apathetic attitude to climate change.

February 21st, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Nursing nuns collar 30% of TV viewers

TV hit 'Call the Midwife', which is based on the true story of Jennifer Worth, who worked with an order of Nuns in the East End of London, is officially the most watched new BBC One drama series, since records began.

February 21st, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

'Forced To Resign' Over Sunday Working

A children's worker who claims she was "forced to resign" after refusing to work on Sundays will appear before an employment tribunal today. Celestina Mba, 57 worked for over three years at the Brightwell Children's Home in Morden. She resigned from the home for children with disabilities in 2...

February 20th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Archbishop calls for urgent peace talks in Syria

The British government must play its part in increasing pressure on President Assad of Syria to negotiate with rebel forces, in order to prevent a wider conflict, a senior Middle Eastern Christian cleric has claimed.

February 20th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

New forms of church in tough urban areas

A report by the Church Urban Fund and Fresh Expressions Ltd, has highlighted how Christians are making a difference in marginalised communities around the UK.

February 20th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

'Clergy are not employees' - Judge rules

Church of England clergy are not employees, and as such cannot sue their dioceses if they believe they have been badly treated, a judge has ruled.

February 20th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

British Author's Christian Drama Goes 'Viral' In West Africa

A British author has a surprise hit on his hands, a Christian radio drama he has written has gone ‘viral’ throughout West Africa. Stephen Davies, who is a missionary in Burkina Faso with World Horizons, set up the radio soap opera as part of an outreach program to his Fulani friends and ne...