Susie Turner

US called to strengthen policies on freedom of religion and belief

A multi-faith network has published a letter calling on the US government to do more to protect and promote international religious freedom.

Mixing art and community in East London
Mixing art and community in East London

London City Mission is collaborating in a new artist-led gallery and project space in East London.

HOPE Revolution to release young people in UK mission
HOPE Revolution to release young people in UK mission

Thousands of young Christians will be released by HOPE Revolution to lead word and action mission across the UK in 2014.

Phone fast for victims of war, sexual violence and corruption in DRC
Phone fast for victims of war, sexual violence and corruption in DRC

People are being asked to switch off their mobile phones this Sunday to make a stand for victims of war, sexual violence and corruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Bishop\'s smile immortalised in portrait by wife
Bishop's smile immortalised in portrait by wife

The Bishop of Hereford's artist wife has years of painting behind her but admits it was a fresh challenge to capture her husband's much loved smile for his retiring portrait.

Smokers emotionally worse off
Smokers emotionally worse off

New research by Gallup has found that smokers are in worse emotional health than non-smokers.

Christian Aid launches India floods appeal
Christian Aid launches India floods appeal

Christian Aid has launched an emergency appeal in response to deadly flooding and landslides that have devastated parts of northern India.

Lindisfarne Gospels inspire graffiti art project
Lindisfarne Gospels inspire graffiti art project

A graffiti art project is to be launched in Gateshead on Monday in celebration of the return of the Lindisfarne Gospels to the region.

Mothers and children at risk in Democratic Republic of Congo
Mothers and children at risk in Democratic Republic of Congo

Tearfund says mothers and children in the Democratic Republic of Congo are in need of vital help.

Diocese of Durham celebrates Sudanese champion of education
Diocese of Durham celebrates Sudanese champion of education

The Diocese of Durham welcomed a survivor of the Sudanese civil war who has championed the cause of education in Southern Sudan.

Archbishop: South Africa must learn to let Mandela go
Archbishop: South Africa must learn to let Mandela go

The Archbishop of Cape Town says he is glad people are offering heartfelt prayers for the recovery of Nelson Mandela but he also welcomes the growing acceptance that the former South African President cannot go on forever.

India: Gospel for Asia responds to devastating floods
India: Gospel for Asia responds to devastating floods

Gospel for Asia is providing clean water and food to people affected by what are believed to be India's heaviest monsoon rains in 60 years.

Vicar\'s autism work recognised with lifetime achievement award
Vicar's autism work recognised with lifetime achievement award

A Welsh vicar has won a lifetime achievement award for his work raising awareness of autism.

Multi-faith ceremony remembers Lee Rigby
Multi-faith ceremony remembers Lee Rigby

A multi-faith ceremony has been held in Woolwich to remember murdered Drummer Lee Rigby.

United Reformed Church staff give blood
United Reformed Church staff give blood

Staff at the headquarters of the United Reformed Church in London donated their blood this week.

Christian teacher convicted of blasphemy in Egypt

An Egyptian court has found a Christian teacher in Egypt guilty of blasphemy.