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Salvation Army recognised in tree planting at Stormont

Salvation Army and St Vincent de Paul recognised in tree planting at Stormont Castle.

BA cross row worker loses discrimination case

A British Airways check-in worker who refused to hide her cross necklace at work has lost her case for religious discrimination.

Plans to exhume saint cause stir in Italy

Plans to exhume a much-loved saint on the 40th anniversary of his death are stirring up protest among some Catholics in Italy.

Change your life, not only your light bulbs, says Methodist charity

The Methodist Relief and Development Fund is challenging Christians to do more for the environment than simply switching to energy-saving light bulbs.

Lead thieves target Sentamu's home

The Archbishop of York's home has become the latest target in a wave of lead thefts to hit church buildings and property across the UK.

Fundraiser cycling to every Anglican cathedral in British Isles

One man from Letton in Herefordshire is hoping to raise thousands for charity by cycling to every Anglican cathedral in the British Isles.

Turkish police arrest man over plot to kill priest

Turkish police have uncovered a plot to murder a priest, throwing the spotlight once again on religious freedom and security for Christians in the majority-Muslim but secular country.

Novel new calendar to recruit more priests

The Catholic Church is trying to show the human side of priests in a new calendar that it hopes will drive up interest among teenagers to join the priesthood.

Nearly £300,000 for Sheffield church regeneration project

Church regeneration project wins nearly £300,000 in National Lottery grants

City banks build star for London church

Two major city banks have teamed up with a local London church to spread festive cheer with a giant star.

Baptist ministers to encourage Angolan women

Five female Baptist church leaders will fly out to Angola today for two weeks of New Year mission amongst women.

Recycle your unwanted Christmas gifts, says Presbyterian head

The head of the Presbyterian Church of Wales has called on people to recycle their unwanted Christmas gifts and leftover food to care for the environment this festive season.

Standing room only at Christmas services

Churches in the Diocese of Lichfield have enjoyed packed out services this Christmas, some with record high attendances.

Prayers said for dead tug boat crew

Churches in Greenock are praying on Sunday for the families of three men who died when their tugboat sank in the Clyde last week.

Goldsmiths signs up to CAFOD's Golden Rules on ethical mining

CAFOD celebrates as Goldsmiths becomes the latest major jewellery chain in the UK to sign up to a set of international principles to ensure gold mining minimises damage to the environment and communities local to the mines.

Kirk steps up engagement with climate change issues

The Church of Scotland has appointed a climate change project officer to help expand and develop the Kirk's contribution to the climate change movement in Scotland.