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Methodist churches challenged to eliminate discrimination and inequality
The Methodist Church is encouraging member churches to do more to eliminate discrimination and inequality as part of its 'Equally different?' campaign.
WCC returns to place of founding for 60th anniversary
The World Council of Churches (WCC) has celebrated its 60th anniversary with a commemorative event in Amsterdam at the exact spot where the global ecumenical body was founded on 23 August 1948.
Church Urban Fund's social action network secures government funding
A pioneering network of faith-based social action organisations has been given a boost after securing government funding for the next three years.
Welsh churches to open doors on rich ecclesiastical heritage
Welsh churches will open their doors this September to share Wales' rich ecclesiastical heritage with the public.
Catholics re-examine call to 'live simply'
Leading Catholic thinkers from three continents will gather in London next weekend to reflect on the Catholic Church's 'livesimply' movement and its message to live simply, sustainably and in solidarity with the poor.
Most Americans uncomfortable with church-politics mix
For the first time in more than a decade, a majority of Americans believe churches and houses of worship should keep out of political matters.
Church moderator to commence Scotland tour
The Moderator of the General Assembly, the Rt Rev David Lunan, is set to commence the first of a series of trips around Scotland with a visit to the Church of Scotland's Presbytery of Kirkcaldy.
Christians flock to Cheltenham for annual Greenbelt Festival
Thousands of Christians are making their way to Cheltenham Racecourse this Friday for a weekend of family-friendly entertainment and inspiration at this year's Greenbelt Festival.
Conference to help faith-based charities in public sphere
The Heythrop Institute for Religion, Ethics and Public Life (HIREPL) is staging a one-day conference this November to help faith-based voluntary organisations to articulate their contribution to charitable activities in this country.
India: Bishops call for protection after priest's murder
The murder of a Catholic priest in India has stirred believers in the country to cry for more protection by the government.
CAFOD calls for peace as Philippines violence leaves thousands homeless
CAFOD partners are at the forefront of a relief effort to help those caught up in escalating violence in the Philippines.
Ugandan Anglican leaders support president's speech on gay issue
Some Ugandan Anglican church leaders have expressed support for a statement by President Yoweri Museveni in which he commended the denomination's bishops for resisting homosexuality.
Welsh vicar celebrates musical mission at Canterbury Cathedral
A Welsh vicar, who has inspired thousands of people in his parish to take up music, will be bringing his congregation to Canterbury next month for a concert of celebration in the company of two archbishops.
Church celebrates 10-year rise in GCSE Religious Education entrants
One week after the Church of England announced an increase in entrants to A-level Religious Education, the Church is again celebrating as even more students opt for GCSE-level RE.
Unprecedented legacy saves BMS from staff cutbacks
BMS World Mission has been pulled back from the brink of staff cutbacks for at least the next 12 months after receiving its largest ever legacy.
Church moderator celebrates 'groundbreaking' eco-friendly church
The Moderator of the General Assembly, the Rt Rev David Lunan, led a special service on Wednesday night to dedicate a groundbreaking eco-friendly church at Bridge of Allan in Scotland.