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Cliff Richard's anniversary tour will be live in cinemas

Christian Today staff writer Wed 10 Oct 2018 15:48 BST

Christian musician Sir Cliff Richard is hitting cinemas on Friday with a live show beamed directly to screens around the country.

Should Christians Raise Their Hands During Worship? Pastors Have Their Say

Brandon Showalter | Sun 7 Oct 2018 21:39 BST

Should Christians raise their hands during worship services? The motivations behind the act are key to answering the question, two pastors have argued.
Ben Affleck takes break from rehab to go to church with Jennifer Garner

Jeannie Law | Sun 7 Oct 2018 21:34 BST

Hollywood actor Ben Affleck took a break from rehab to attend church with his estranged wife Jennifer Garner.
Ruth, The Musical: How an ancient story of women's courage is being told for a new generation

Mark Woods | Fri 5 Oct 2018 15:05 BST

The biblical story of Ruth has inspired poems and paintings for generations. Musicals, not so much.
Narnia goes to Netflix: streaming giant to produce versions of classic stories

Christian Today staff writer | Thu 4 Oct 2018 16:00 BST

Netflix is to develop a 'Narnia universe' based on the classic CS Lewis novels for children.
Debt Saviours: Why for Christians Against Poverty, clients are never just a number

Mark Woods | Wed 3 Oct 2018 16:14 BST

Bradford-based Christians Against Poverty has grown from one man's vision 22 years ago to be a nationally-recognised force for good.
Petrol-head priest appointed as artist-in-residence to Aston Martin

Christian Today staff writer | Wed 3 Oct 2018 12:39 BST

An Anglican priest, artist and classic car fan has landed a dream job combining all his enthusiasms.
Avril Lavigne releases worship song after near-death experience

Jeannie Law | Sat 29 Sep 2018 6:05 BST

Pop-rock pioneer of the 2000s, Avril Lavigne has re-emerged after a five-year hiatus with a powerful worship song that reveals her cry to God after encountering a near-death experience.
Child-free by choice: Why it can be something to celebrate

Mandy Bayton | Mon 24 Sep 2018 10:44 BST

My sister has chosen not to have children and chosen not to be a mother.
Chris Pratt says nothing fills his soul more than sharing his Christian faith with others

Staff writer | Fri 21 Sep 2018 7:30 BST

Chris Pratt is one of Hollywood's biggest stars but he is also a committed Christian who has used his platform to share his faith more than once, and it seems from his latest comments he has no intention of stopping.
Huge Bible slogan up for 4 Guinness World Records

Christian Today staff writer | Thu 20 Sep 2018 11:14 BST

A huge slogan painted on a bare Mexican hillside is in the running for no less than four Guinness World Records.
Love song to a free, church, festival

Jonathan Langley | Wed 19 Sep 2018 10:18 BST

A Jesus jamboree, a faith and justice festival featuring all flavours from the length and breadth of our broadest Communion.
Trick your friends into watching BlackkKlansman. It's the right thing to do

Jonathan Langley | Wed 19 Sep 2018 9:41 BST

The tropes keep coming, thick and fast enough to keep a mainstream, unwoke audience munching on its popcorn while the message of the movie slips sneakily up their coke-straws and into the bloodstream.