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UK's first state-funded Greek Orthodox secondary school opens in Barnet
The end of the summer holidays marked a new start for the UK's first state-funded Greek Orthodox secondary school.

Vicar's daughter transforms lives of children in Philippines slum
A vicar's daughter is inspiring churches across Durham with her efforts to give children in a Manila slum a better future.

Firing missiles at Syria is 'not the answer', says bishop
The Bishop of Hereford, the Right Reverend Anthony Priddis, has said Parliament was right to be cautious about sanctioning a military strike on Syria.

Moderator blows trumpet for 'monstrous regiment of women'
What would John Knox think if he knew women hold a number of prominent positions within in the Church of Scotland?
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White greeters only [VIDEO]: African-American pastor Makeda Pennycooke's request for 'only white people' to greet worshippers sparks backlash
An African-American church pastor from North Carolina has been criticised for requesting "only white people" to work as greeters at Freedom House, the church she leads.

Make your family tree at Leominster Priory
One of the biggest churches in Herefordshire, Leominster Priory, is participating in the first Festival of Churches.

Scottish Secular Society presses for change to law on religious observance in schools
The Free Church of Scotland has vowed to resist "secular tyranny" after the Scottish Secular Society launched a new campaign to change the law on religious observance in schools.

New era of learning for Methodist Church
The Methodist Church has formally changed its learning structure to offer more training from locally placed staff across 11 regions.

Five Christians killed in roadside ambush near Jos
Pastor says Nigeria armed ethnic Fulani herdsmen joined forces with Islamic extremist mercenaries

Cameroon: Government continues crackdown on Pentecostal movement
The government of Cameroon has ordered the closure of dozens of churches in an attempt to put an end to what it considers to be anarchy among some Christian organisations.

Rebuilding livelihoods in flood-hit Philippines a 'top priority' for Christian Aid
Christian Aid says thousands in the Philippines have lost their livelihoods after floods washed away £7 million-worth of crops.

Choral festival comes to Leeds
Members of church choirs from across the North of England will converge on Leeds Town Hall later this month for a choral festival.

Out to Disrupt
Alan Hodgkinson is cycling from Land's End to John o'Groats in aid of impoverished Vietnamese children

Charities voice concerns about welfare changes
Leading Catholic charities have voiced their concerns about rising domestic poverty levels and pressure on public expenditure following the recent changes to the benefit system.
40 Pakistani Christian families face hunger after Gojra elopement dispute
Christian minority targeted after Muslim girl elopes with Christian man

Bishop of Wakefield's Lent Appeal raises over £5,000 for charity
Over £5,000 has been given to the Bishop of Wakefield's chosen charities after his recent Lent Appeal.