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Chaplains see benefits of workplace choirs

Two chaplains who competed in BBC2's workplace choir competition say that the choirs have helped to give workers a greater sense of purpose and meaning.

Service marks new Coptic year

A special service has taken place in Westminster this week to mark the Coptic Feast of Nayrouz and the new Coptic year.

Four Christians imprisoned in Iran

An Iranian Assembly of God pastor and three ministers have each been sentenced to a year in prison for preaching Christianity.

Christingle spotlights justice

Churches and schools are being invited to make their Christingle a fairtrade one this year.

New album from choristers of St Patrick's, Dublin

The choristers of St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, are releasing a new album.

Middle East needs more than democracy, says bishop

Christians must hope for more than democracy in the Middle East, says Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali.

Oxfordshire churches launch Adoption Sunday

Churches in Oxfordshire are coming together this weekend to launch the first Adoption Sunday on November 4.

Prayer for those affected by Hurricane Sandy

The Anglican Consultative Council, meeting this week in New Zealand, has issued a special prayer for people affected by Hurricane Sandy in the north-eastern US

Chaplains deployed to Hurricane Sandy communities

Chaplains are offering spiritual support in communities affected by Hurricane Sandy.

New Bishop of Fulham

The Right Reverend Jonathan Baker has been appointed as the next Bishop of Fulham.

Copts confirm final three candidates for next pope

The Coptic Orthodox Orthodox Church has announced the three remaining candidates in the process to elect a new pope.

City Harmonic member given the cancer all clear

It's been a tense and difficult year for City Harmonic's Eric Fusilier but he has just been given the cancer all clear.

The power of pumpkin

Pumpkins are traditionally associated with jack o'lanterns at Halloween but they are also extremely nutritious

New charter to protect vulnerable people

Anglican churches are being asked to adopt a charter to protect the vulnerable

Barclays and Coutts criticise 'bigot' award

Two major banks have threatened to withdraw their backing for Stonewall's annual awards.

EU urged to raise human rights with Vietnam

Human Rights Watch is calling upon the European Union president to make rights a priority during his visit to Vietnam.