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Season of change for Wycliffe Bible Translators
2014 will be a big year for Wycliffe Bible Translators with the relocation of their headquarters and celebrations to mark their 50th anniversary in the UK.
Bishops attack Government's welfare reforms
Government cuts to benefits have been condemned in a letter signed by 43 bishops in the Church of England.
Be a 'mother' to someone who needs love
The Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham is encouraging people to pray and celebrate mothers this Mothering Sunday.
Rise in number of young priests welcomed
Lichfield Diocese's director of ordinands, the Reverend David Newsome, is upbeat about the increase in young people training to be a priest.
Praise for church winter shelter volunteers
An army of volunteers has won praise for making it possible to open church winter shelters for the homeless in Ipswich.
Rural areas need support, says Archbishop
Rural areas are struggling as a result of the tough economic climate and environmental challenges, the Archbishop of York has said.
Bishop opposes Stafford Hospital plans
Plans to turn Stafford Hospital into a smaller-scale 'local' hospital have been criticised by a Church of England bishop.
Walk to church for Climate Week
Parishioners in Pontefract are ditching their cars and walking to church this weekend.
Wakefield says no to single diocese
Wakefield Diocesan Synod has rejected proposals to form a single diocese
Online financial support for Scottish families
A Christian online giving charity is supporting families in Scotland for the first time.
CofE bishops promise 'robust processes' towards women bishops
Bishops in the Church of England have expressed their desire to see legislation on women bishops introduced "at the earliest possible date"
Jersey dean suspended over safeguarding failure
The Dean of Jersey has been suspended following the publication of a report that found a number of failures in the implementation of policies relating to a complaint in 2008.
Syria: Concern over lack of Christian representation on Aleppo council
Abdulahad Astepho, a member of the Syrian National Council and head of the Syriac Assyrians within the council,says people in Aleppo were angry about the lack of Christian representation on the city's council
Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani still alive
The Iranian pastor freed after years in prison for apostasy has not been executed, Christian Solidarity Worldwide has confirmed
Educating men and boys 'key' to preventing violence against women
A Christian campaigner against domestic violence says faith groups must lead the way in educating men and boys.
Appeal for prayer two years after Japan disaster
Japanese Anglicans made a heartfelt plea for prayer to their Communion sisters today, following an update of the post-disaster situation in their country.