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Westboro Baptist Church protesters chased out of Oklahoma town by angry residents [Video]

Local residents who disagree also joined the picket lines to counter-protest against the church.

Martyn Atkins to step down as Methodist General Secretary

The General Secretary of the Methodist Church, the Reverend Dr Martyn Atkins, is to step down from his post in August 2015.

Three issues in one day: Bishops still have much to say

Despite being seen as irrelevant and out of touch, one bishop has this week been called to speak on three separate issues on the same day.

Carrying the cross during Holy Week

Two Norfolk Christian will be bearing the burden of the cross in the literal sense this Holy Week

1,000 poppies to bloom in remembrance of World War One

The Church of England is aiming to grow a thousand poppies in memory of those who served and fell in the Great War

Are scientists the prophets of today when it comes to climate change ?

Christian Aid and Operation Noah give their verdict on the conclusions of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's fifth report on global climate change

Monks launch St Francis of Assisi Kickstarter campaign

A group of Franciscan monks have turned to the internet to raise money in the hopes of restoring an old cell supposedly once the sleeping place of St Francis of Assisi.

Church worker's efforts in tackling metal theft recognised

A church worker has been recognised for his efforts in bringing to justice a group of metal thieves who had been stripping lead from church roofs in Lincolnshire.

A St Paul's embroidery and the recovery of soldiers after World War One

A beautifully embroidered altar frontal that helped over 100 soldiers recover from the effects of fighting in World War One is to go on display at St Paul's Cathedral.

Archbishop of Canterbury leads discussions on renewal

Over 100 members of Anglican religious communities gathered at the official residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury on Friday to discuss renewal in the religious life of the Church.

First same-sex weddings take place after gay marriage becomes legal

Church of England "accepts" that gay marriage is now legal in England and Wales

'Corrective actions' at Mark Driscoll's church 'bearing fruit'

Reconciliation process is underway at Mars Hill Church and "corrective actions" have been taken following allegations against Pastor Mark Driscoll

Methodists in Brazil for start of Street Child World Cup

A group of Methodists have flown over to Brazil for the Street Child World Cup, which kicks off today in Rio de Janeiro.

Brian Houston hits back at claims he believes God and Allah are the same

The senior pastor of Hillsong Church has released a statement countering allegations that he believes Muslims and Christians worship the same God.

Former Bishop of Lewes charged with sexual offences

The former Bishop of Gloucester and Bishop of Lewes is to be prosecuted for sexual offences committed against a young boy and man while in office.

Pope Francis and President Obama meet for the first time

Religious freedom, human trafficking and respect for humanitarian and international law in areas of conflict were among the subjects discussed by the two leaders