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Bishop takes heat for unusual ceremony
A bishop in the US has is facing criticism after a video appeared of him laying on top of two men as part of an unusual consecration ceremony.
Care crisis hindering disabled contribution - bishop
The social care system is failing to meet the needs of disabled people of working age, the Bishop of Carlisle has said.
Salvation Army offers free soup on Isle of Wight
The Salvation Army on the Isle of Wight is helping to stave off the hunger of those in hardship one bowl of soup at a time.
Church of England: Philip Giddings survives lay vote
The chair of the Church of England's House of Laity, Dr Philip Giddings, has won a controversial vote to remove him from the position.
Children at risk in Mali conflict
World Vision is calling for the urgent protection of children who are at risk of being forced to fight for rebel groups in Mali.
Church building destroyed in Egypt
A building owned by the Coptic Church has been destroyed by Islamist extremists in Egypt.
Churches encouraged to offer placements to young people
An initiative of the Methodist Church is helping young people gain vital life and work experience.
Family tragedy inspires outreach to Muslims
John and Jane Martin lost their second son in an accident in Pakistan but the tragedy changed their lives in a radical way.
RE teachers need biblical literacy training - Bible Society
The Bible Society has called for training in biblical literacy for Britain's religious education teachers.
Premier launches campaign to motivate online evangelism
Christian broadcaster Premier is encouraging the church to engage in online evangelism with the launch of a new campaign this week.
Closure for blasphemy accused Rimsha Masih
Blasphemy charges against a Christian girl in Pakistan have been officially dropped by the country's Supreme Court.
Facebook, dating and divorce
Facebook has joined the dating game by adding a new feature similar to those on premium dating sites.
Prayers and support after Vauxhall helicopter crash
A church close to the scene of a fatal helicopter crash in London this morning has opened its doors to support those affected.
Beat pension crisis with property investment, says author
A former missionary says ministers need not be crippled by poverty in their own age.
South Africa first for Worship Central
The Worship Central team will be heading to South Africa for the first time this February.
Bible translators target smallest language people groups
The Seed Company has set its sights on translating Scripture into languages with 10,000 or fewer native speakers.