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Church concern over tensions on Korean peninsula

The World Council of Churches has called for urgent talks to restore stability to the Korean peninsula.

New Anglican director for reconciliation

The Archbishop of Canterbury has appointed Canon David Porter as Director for Reconciliation at Lambeth Palace.

Churches concerned over child poverty measure

Four Churches have criticised Government proposals to change the way child poverty is measured in the UK.

Stop moaning, start doing, says Archbishop
Stop moaning, start doing, says Archbishop

Instead of complaining about the ills of society, people can take action to bring about change, the Archbishop of York has said.

Kenya ordination for Sheffield minister
Kenya ordination for Sheffield minister

The minister of a church plant in Sheffield has been ordained in Kenya.

Churches torched in Egypt

Muslims in the village of Sarsena, Tamiya district in Fayoum province set fire to the church of St George on Friday. They also threw rocks at the church, causing damage to its dome.

Spiritual care for the dying and bereaved
Spiritual care for the dying and bereaved

When we think about dying, which happens to all of us on many levels (not only the physical), we are not turning our backs on life but daring to be led into the very heart of living.

I Am Second launches Spanish version

Myrka Dellanos shares her story of failed marriage in the first testimony on the new Spanish version of I Am Second

Transforming two lives in South Sudan
Transforming two lives in South Sudan

The life of one little girl and her family in South Sudan was transformed with the help of a German missionary and Mission Aviation Fellowship

New worship album from Seventh Day Slumber
New worship album from Seventh Day Slumber

Seventh Day Slumber will be releasing new material on 12 March.

Know what you're eating, say church advisers

Church advisers in Wales are urging people to buy produce that can be sourced back to local farms.

Pro-life group says IVF plans are 'waste of taxpayers' money'

The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children has criticised the expansion of IVF treatment on the NHS to include gay couples and women over 40.

Christian Party candidate standing in Eastleigh by-election

Kevin Milburn will be standing for the Christian Party in the Eastleigh by-election on 28 February.

NHS must return to Christian basis - bishops
NHS must return to Christian basis - bishops

Serious failures in standards of care at Stafford General Hospital are evidence that the "marketisation of the health service has gone too far", two bishops have warned.

Hereford Cathedral launches appeal for urgent roof repairs
Hereford Cathedral launches appeal for urgent roof repairs

Hereford Cathedral is attempting to raise a quarter of a million pounds to restore part of its roof.

Glasgow Lent festival fuses art, music and faith

Lentfest got underway in Glasgow this week with its traditional offerings of art and faith.