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Ooberfuse sing English-language anthem for World Youth Day
Ooberfuse sing English-language anthem for World Youth Day

Ooberfuse have recorded the English-language version of the anthem for this year's World Youth Day.

Bible translation projects in need of English teachers

Wycliffe Associates is seeking volunteers to teach English to Bible translators around the world.

Archbishop of York visits Botswana

The Archbishop of York is paying a visit to the Diocese of Botswana this weekend.

New homes and churches for Christians in Sri Lanka
New homes and churches for Christians in Sri Lanka

Barnabas Fund is building homes and churches for Christians displaced by Sri Lanka's brutal civil war.

Church fun days boost Southsea congregation
Church fun days boost Southsea congregation

A church in Southsea, Portsmouth, has seen attendance soar by 45 per cent since starting a fun day initiative.

Anglicans encouraged to work for women's equality

It's not enough to end violence against women, efforts also need to be made to ensure equality for women.

Don\'t use aid money for peacekeeping, PM told
Don't use aid money for peacekeeping, PM told

Christian development agencies are urging the Government not to divert aid money to peacekeeping operations.

Song for Marion: Love that endures beyond the grave
Song for Marion: Love that endures beyond the grave

Vanessa Redgrave and Terence Stamp make compelling turns as an old married couple living out their final months together in Song for Marion, the new British drama from writer/director Paul Andrew Williams.

Churches demand tough action on climate change

Five Churches have united in a call to the Government to make low carbon power a priority.

More than 50 Christians detained in Sudan

At least 55 Christians have been held by the Sudanese government without charge for the last two weeks.

Israel and Palestine must seek peace - bishop
Israel and Palestine must seek peace - bishop

The Bishop of Bath & Wells has spoken of his hope for long-term peace in the Holy Land following a recent trip to the region.

Bishop of Worcester becomes next Lord High Almoner

The Bishop of Worcester has been announced as the next Lord High Almoner.

Woolly mitre for bishop
Woolly mitre for bishop

The Bishop of Brixworth has received an unexpected gift in the form of a woollen mitre and scarf.

Bishops take up bicycle challenge

Two Church of England bishops will be cycling 172 miles in two days for Christian Aid this spring.

New vicarage puts clergy at heart of Suffolk community
New vicarage puts clergy at heart of Suffolk community

A new vicarage has been built in the heart of an urban estate in Bury St Edmunds to better serve the town.

Woking church gives Saturday shoppers food for thought
Woking church gives Saturday shoppers food for thought

Christ Church, Woking, is inviting shoppers to take some time out from the stores and consider the issues facing their community.