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Visit England seal of approval for historic church
A Wearside church celebrated this week after receiving an accolade from Visit England.
Churches encouraged to save energy
It may be freezing outside but the Church of England is encouraging its churches to think about reducing their energy use.
Common problems are bringing Holy Land's Christians together
The difficulties facing Christians in the Holy Land have helped bind them together and break down divisions between the Churches â according to the new ambassador representing the Pope.

New anti-poverty campaign calls for end to hunger
Archbishop Desmond Tutu is among the global figures backing a new campaign to address the "scandal" of hunger

UN 'must respond' to human rights abuses in North Korea
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has welcomed a debate in the House of Lords on Monday on the security and humanitarian situation in North Korea.

Paul Wilbur speaks universal language Your Great Name
Your Great Name is the latest Integrity Music release from Paul Wilbur

New acoustic album from Casting Crowns
The Acoustic Sessions Vol. 1 includes all-time favourites plus two brand new songs
UK sees rise in suicides
2011 saw a significant rise in the number of people in the UK taking their own life, according to new figures.
Muslims attack Christians in Egypt
Thousands of Muslims from Marashda and surrounding villages attacked eight Coptic homes and businesses, including five pharmacies, which were looted and torched. Coptic-owned cars were also torched.

CofE calls for 'inclusive' education
The Church of England is calling for an education system based on "equality rather than privilege".
Priest tells of despair in Mali
A missionary priest in Mali ministering to displaced people has described their desperate struggle to flee fighting and Islamist extremism as violence intensifies in key parts of the country.
Metal theft from churches reaches six-year low
The number of churches experiencing metal theft has fallen to its lowest in six years.
Christians killed in North Korea
Open Doors has confirmed the death of two Christians in North Korea

Don't blame poor, say churches
Churches and Christians will be taking a stand against the stigmatisation and exclusion of people in poverty this week.

UK Christians concerned about becoming Christlike
Langham Partnership International is encouraging Christians not to be put off becoming Christlike.
Young people inspired to end poverty
Christian Aid has launched a new movement to inspire young people to come together on poverty.