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Hillsong United's Taya Smith ties knot in a ceremony officiated by bandmate
Hillsong United frontwoman Taya Smith got married on Thursday in a ceremony officiated by bandmate Jonathon "JD" Douglass just a few months after she surprised her fans with her engagement.
New York church that survived 9/11 has fitted metal detectors because of 'the times we live in'
New York's historic Trinity Church and its neighbouring St Paul's Chapel, both of which survived the atrocities of September 11, 2001, have decided to step up security by putting in metal detectors because of 'the times we live in'.
Northamptonshire's church heritage celebrated in major tourism project
A celebration of Northamptonshire's churches is to be launched with the aim of promoting buildings regarded as some of the finest in the country.
Where was Jesus for the three days between His death and resurrection?
Many Christians are asking where was Jesus between the days of His death and resurrection. Jesus was crucified on Good Friday and then resurrected on Easter Sunday. But in between those days, no one really knew what happened to the body of Jesus.
Extreme sports and Christian faith: Surfing duo launch YouTube channel
A new global adventure series launches this week on YouTube following two surfer friends on their adrenalin-fuelled escapades around the world.
Christians of Qaraqosh celebrate first Palm Sunday since IS invasion
Thousands of Christians processed through the town yesterday waving palm and olive branches, Open Doors reported.
Best Easter gift ideas for your church pastor
Easter Sunday is nearing, and we are reminded to thank Jesus and our Father for the sacrifice they made for mankind. However, you must not forget to thank the efforts of the people in your church, especially your pastor. This Easter Sunday is the perfect time to show them how thankful you are, and you can do that with these wonderful gift ideas.
Keep shouting, don't become anesthetised, pope tells young people
Pope Francis, starting Holy Week services leading to Easter, urged young people on Sunday to keep shouting and not allow the older generations to silence their voices or anesthetize their idealism.
The Catholic Church - coming to a Starbucks near you?
Young Catholics told their Church elders on Saturday that the faith should be spread in the places where they like to hang out, such as coffee bars.
Christians and Muslims in India express alarm over initiative to rewrite country's history
Christian and Muslim leaders in India have expressed concern over an initiative to "revise" the country's history in an apparent effort to assert the dominance of Hindus.
How is the date for Easter determined each year? Why does date for Easter change every year?
As you may already know, Easter Sunday has no fixed date. There's a reason why Easter Sunday dates keep changing and today, let's talk about how the date is determined.
CofE vicar named Secularist of the Year for exposing clerical abuse
A vicar who has campaigned to expose clerical sex abuse in the Church of England will be named Secularist of the Year today.
What does the Bible say about sex before marriage?
In a world where premarital sex and promiscuity is no longer frowned upon, we can't help but wonder what the Bible says about these controversial topics. Cling on to these Bible verses for more clarity.
George Bell was 'fond' of paedophile bishop Peter Ball and sponsored him through ordination
George Bell was 'fond' of paeodophile bishop Peter Ball and sponsored him for ordination, an inquiry has heard.
Willow Creek's Bill Hybels accused of sexual misconduct by former leaders
The founder and former pastor of the Willow Creek megachurch, Bill Hybels, is fighting accusations of sexual misconduct over many years levelled at him by respected former leaders of the church.
Church of England made 'conscious effort to treat survivors badly', inquiry hears
The Church of England's treatment of abuse victims is more 'malign' than the Catholic Church because it 'required a conscious effort to treat survivors badly', an inquiry heard.