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'Strong' link between depression and employment
Being unemployed, out of the workforce or working part-time when wanting to work full-time are the strongest predictors of having depression, according to a new study by Gallup.
Decade of growth for England's cathedrals
Church of England cathedrals have experienced steady growth in attendance in the decade since the Millennium.
Christmas starts with Christ goes simple
It has in the past used striking images to grab the attention of passers-by. Â This year the Christmas starts with Christ campaign is stripping things back and going with a simple red and white logo to get the message across.
Italian priest still unaccounted for in Syria
Conflicting reports are emerging about the whereabouts and welfare of an Italian Jesuit priest who went missing almost one month ago.
Methodist Church puts human rights slant on investment
The Methodist Church has adopted a new investment policy encouraging the companies it invests in to promote human rights in the areas where they operate.
Girl Guide unit sticks with original God oath
A Girl Guide unit is refusing to adopt the organisation's new oath that omits the word "God".
Pakistan: 'People are drinking flood water'
Thousands of people across eastern Pakistan are sheltering in temporary camps after torrential rains washed away their homes and livelihoods.
UK children need more excercise
Only half of all seven-year-olds in the UK are getting enough exercise each day to stay healthy, a new study has found.
Bible Gateway offers CS Lewis devotionals
Bible Gateway is providing daily meditative messages from the eight best known books by CS Lewis for the first time.
Egypt: Calls to protect churches
Christians report that security forces were largely absent during attacks on Christian properties
Bethany Hamilton marries Adam Dirks
Bethany Hamilton, the pro-surfer who lost her left arm in a shark attack, has married Adam Dirks.
Book review: Creating Community - Ancient Ways for Modern Churches
When is it a "bandwagon" and when is it an authentic move of God's Spirit?
Demi Lovato celebrates 21st on volunteering holiday in Kenya
The singer-songwriter decided to shun the traditional big birthday bash for a "meaningful" 21st celebration
Use back-to-school shopping to teach kids about money
The end of the summer holidays is just around the corner for millions of kids and the back-to-school shopping could be just the time for parents to get in a few lessons about budgeting.
Friend request denied: Most people don't want to connect with colleagues on Facebook
We may spend a lot of time with our colleagues but that doesn't mean we want to be friends with them on Facebook, a new survey suggests.
New Lincoln training curacy combines cathedral and parish ministry
Lincoln Cathedral is teaming up with a parish church in the north of city for an exciting new curacy.