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The story of Thanksgiving
Every fourth Thursday of November, Americans everywhere, whether in the US or overseas mark Thanksgiving. This is the story ...

Journey to Bethlehem: celebrating the birth of Jesus
Christian Today spoke with Journey to Bethlehem director, Adam Anders, to hear about his experience of making the film and what he hopes audiences will take away from it.

The pioneering of free online learning for Christian ministry
Rev Henry Reyenga, a trailblazing advocate for online learning for ministry preparation, recently delivered an inspiring faith message in Watford, north of London, as part of a series of motivational speaking engagements held during the autumn.

Soul Survivor launches independent review following Mike Pilavachi safeguarding investigation
Soul Survivor, the church formerly led by Mike Pilavachi, has announced an independent review into its culture and practices.

Church leaders fear land deal may uproot Armenian presence in Jerusalem's Old City
Christian leaders in Jerusalem have protested a land deal that they believe has the potential to uproot the Armenian community's historical presence in the Old City.

Christian preacher arrested for Islam protest can appeal
A Christian preacher who was arrested for holding up placards protesting Islam after a terrorist attack in London has been given permission to appeal a previous ruling upholding his arrest.

Franklin Graham tours devastation in Israel, commits to helping rebuild
Israel has been the beneficiary of millions of dollars from Christian charities and a flood of volunteers. Samaritan's Purse is among them.

UK archaeologists use metal-detecting hobbyists' finds to study medieval faith
Archaeologists hope to capitalize on a local fad for metal detecting to examine pilgrimage and personal piety in areas where the written record is thin.

Australian government heeds faith groups' concerns about misinformation bill
Australia's Federal Government has bowed to pressure from faith groups and indicated that it will include protections for religious expression in a revamp of its proposed misinformation bill.

Franklin Graham prays with Netanyahu
American Evangelical leader Franklin Graham, the son of legendary evangelist Billy Graham, met and prayed with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday after visiting several kibbutzim left devastated by Hamas' Oct. 7 attack.

International House of Prayer report says Mike Bickle abuse allegations lack evidence
Amid claims by a founding member and two former leaders of International House of Prayer Kansas City that founder Mike Bickle engaged in clergy sexual abuse, citing allegations involving eight women, a report released by the Missouri-based ministry Wednesday states it wasn't presented with "any actual evidence."

International House of Prayer report says Mike Bickle abuse allegations lack evidence
Amid claims by a founding member and two former leaders of International House of Prayer Kansas City that founder Mike Bickle engaged in clergy sexual abuse, citing allegations involving eight women, a report released by the Missouri-based ministry Wednesday states it wasn't presented with "any actual evidence."

Christians join vigil outside Downing Street to bring home Israeli hostages
Thousands of people, including Christians, gathered outside Downing Street on Sunday for a vigil calling for the release of Israelis who have been held hostage since the Hamas terror attack on Israel on 7 October.

God kept us safe' - World War II memories from an almost-evacuated child
Pam Sydenham is a 93-year-old resident at Shottermill House, a Pilgrims' Friend Society home in Haslemere, Surrey. She calls her memories of World War II and how she learned to trust in God during the years of uncertainty.

Court postpones silent prayer hearing
An army veteran criminally charged for praying silently outside an abortion clinic has expressed disappointment after the court postponed a hearing into his case.

The first Christians in North America
The Icelandic sagas tell the story of hardy Christians who took their faith with them across the seas.