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CofE announces new chair of educational board
The Rt Rev John Saxbee, Bishop of Lincoln, has accepted the invitation of the Archbishops of Canterbury, York and Wales to chair the Church of England Board of Education and the National Society Council, with effect from 1 December 2008.
Government falls short in tackling demand for sex, says charity
Beyond the Streets has welcomed the Governmentâs intention to challenge demand for prostitution but said it remains concerned that the recommendations fall short in protecting the vulnerable.
Most Brits worried about financial cost of Christmas
More than three quarters of UK residents are worried about the financial cost of Christmas, reveals a new survey out today from debt counselling charity Christians Against Poverty.
Children losing out in Congo conflict, warns World Vision
Widespread hunger and food security in the conflict-affected regions of Congo are hitting children the hardest, warns World Vision.
Church marks centenary by welcoming locals in and sending regulars out
The Church of the Good Shepherd in the East Hampshire village of Four Marks will be opening its doors for a special centenary exhibition running from 1 to 6 December, and plans to welcome in over half of the 4000-strong local population.
Canada's Anglican Primate 'disturbed' by new rival body
The recent announcement about plans to move forward with creating a new Anglican rival body in North America was dubbed by one bishop as "disturbing".
Sri Lanka's 'forgotten war': A call for global church advocacy
In Sri Lanka, the conflict between the army and Tamil rebels has caught the civilian population between a rock and a hard place.
Churches challenged to put children first in 2009
2009 is the year for the church to put children at the top of its agenda, says Alan Charter, head of Children Matter!.
Music with a heart for the poor - CompassionArt hits shelves next week
Paul Baloche, Steven Curtis Chapman, Stu G, Israel Houghton, Tim Hughes, Graham Kendrick, Andy Park, Matt Redman, Martin Smith, Michael W Smith, Chris Tomlin, and Darlene Zschech. They're all on CompassionArt, out next Monday.
Divisions compromising churchâs peace message, says Reformed leader
Divisions in the body of Christ are making it difficult for the world to put their faith in the church's message of peace and justice, says the head of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches.
Immigration minister has the wrong target on asylum, says think tank
Immigration Minister Phil Woolas should be publicly investigating his own government's bias against asylum seekers rather than attacking charities, human rights groups and lawyers for giving vulnerable people support, says the religion and society think tank Ekklesia.
Billy Graham Team assists California fire victims
A Billy Graham Rapid Response Team of crisis-trained chaplains was deployed this week to Southern California where âmegaâ blazes of fire have destroyed more than 800 homes and thousands of acres of land in the last few days.
Salvation Army launches appeal for Christmas presents
The Salvation Army is appealing for more Christmas presents to be donated to its annual appeal this year to help families struggling as a result of the financial crisis.
Senior Welsh clergy and police call time on binge-drinking
Archbishop of Wales and Welsh police join forces in clampdown on nation's binge drinking culture.
Wycliffe pushes to translate last remaining languages
Wycliffe Bible Translators, the world's largest Bible translation organisation, is to launch a major 17-year project to translate the Bible into the last remaining languages.
Brits prefer to read in the loo
A new survey from Tearfund has revealed that millions of Brits like to read to pass away their time in the loo.