Church

Church of England Releases Latest Attendance Figures

New figures released by the Church of England for 2005 show a mixed picture for trends in church attendance with smaller Sunday congregations, but more children and young people taking part in parish worship.

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• English Churches Report Drastic Rise in Christmas Attendances
• North Scotland Churches Enjoy Swell in Numbers
• Parishes Follow Cathedrals with Bigger Christmas Congregations
• Lichfield Diocese Expects Growth for Third Year Running
• Churches Welcome Back Familiar Faces on Back to Church Sunday

No end to 'misery' in Congo, warns aid agency

The people of Congo face hunger and disease as fighting continues between the government and rebel forces.

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