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Bringing the rich history of parish churches to life at a touch

New interactive DVD traces development of the country’s most iconic ecclesiastical buildings

Fashion competition brings people of the Bible to today's teenagers

The Empty Hanger challenges teenagers to come up with a fashion outfit to accompany costume designs for Eve, Jacob, Rahab, Joseph and Jesus.

CMS mission partner wins Woman of the Year award

A CMS mission partner has received a Women of the Year award for her work training deaf and disabled people in Tanzania.

Growing Together with the People’s Preacher – C H Spurgeon

In response to the huge success of the docu-drama ‘CH Spurgeon the People’s Preacher’, CWR has produced a compelling DVD resource entitled ‘Growing Together with the People’s Preacher’.

Charities ask churches to address affordable housing shortage

Churches asked to consider turning their excess property into community spaces such as affordable housing.

Hong Kong Catholics ask Beijing to release Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo

Catholic Bishop of Hong Kong welcomes Nobel Peace Prize for Liu Xiaobo but says Beijing must release activist from house arrest.

Rise in university tuition fees ‘necessary’, says Methodist schools leader

Graham Russell says Britain's economic woes mean the proposed increase in university tuition fees is "probably necessary".

Higher fees may deter students from university, Church of England warns

Church of England suggests a rise in tuition fees will make some students think twice about university.

From Brit rock to bluegrass: new music from Josh White

BEC Recordings introduces the organic worship album, Achor, from Josh White.

Church of Scotland announces nominations for next Moderator

Nominees announced for the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 2011.

New BBC guidelines ban 'derogatory' jokes

New guidelines bar the BBC's stars from making 'humiliating or derogatory' remarks about public figures.

CARE welcomes protection of conscientious objection

CARE says it is 'delighted' after Council of Europe votes down resolution to remove right to conscientious objection from medical practitioners.

Churches can be the standard bearers for compassion, says Max Lucado

Demonstrating compassion is far more effective than arguing back with a cynical society, believes Max Lucado.

Hereford Cathedral Choir to tour South Africa

Hereford's 'boys in blue' are heading to Cape Town for a 10-day tour.

Former Communard to speak about his journey from pop star to priest

The Rev Richard Coles, formerly of 80s chart-toppers The Communards, will talk about his decision to become a priest in Cardiff next week.