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Salisbury Diocese launches emergency appeal for South Sudan
The Diocese of Salisbury has launched an appeal to support the South Sudanese Church as it works to relieve the needs of people caught up in fighting, and support long-term reconciliation.
Church of Scotland Moderator reveals new Kirk treasures
A new ring and traditional cross have been unveiled in Edinburgh by the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
CofE tightens protections against child abuse
The General Synod moved to further strengthen the safeguards designed to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Edwina Currie wrong on food banks, says charity
Edwina Currie's assertion that food banks are not helping those in poverty has resulted in widespread criticism.
Climate change is 'great demon of our day'
The General Synod of the Church of England agrees to do more on climate change
Sharing the blessings in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes residents are looking forward to seeing what local young Christians might do during the next half-term after a successful community-focused outreach during the last half-term
Valentine's Day for the coupled up and for the single
Love it or loathe it, Valentine's Day is almost upon us
Big Promise smashes world record for wedding vow renewals
Marriage Week's Big Promise initiative has successfully smashed the previous world record for the number of couples renewing their wedding vows simultaneously
Atheist 'would love to go back to church' after faith swap experiment
A Christian and an atheist have shared their experiences of swapping lives for one month.
Indonesian churches still closed after protests
West Java churches shut since December by order of local officials
Christian Aid increases aid provision in Central African Republic
Christian Aid has announced a further £50,000 in humanitarian aid to be sent to the Central African Republic amidst ongoing violence across the country.
Help! I'm now a pastor's wife: Showing love through giving time
Why do we usually have a tendency to look at other people and be envious, thinking their lives are more fulfilling or somehow easier than our own?
Optimism over women bishops abounds after Synod vote
The General Synod is awash with positivity after yesterday's vote and acceleration towards the ordination of women bishops.
Pakistan: Death threats to key people in Shahbaz Bhatti murder case
Several key players involved in the case against four militants accused of assassinating Pakistani minorities minister Shahbaz Bhatti have reportedly received death threats from militant Islamist groups.
World Evangelical Alliance postpones General Assembly
Divisions among South Korean evangelicals behind postponement
Child protection bill would encourage a 'big brother state'
A number of past and present Moderators from the Free Church of Scotland have urged the Scottish Government to halt the passing of a bill that aims to add another layer of protection to Scotland's children and young people, believing it to be too intrusive.