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Church of Scotland reiterates support baby ashes investigation
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has offered her support to the ongoing investigation into the baby ashes scandal at an Edinburgh crematorium.

In pictures: Willowfield's Christmas Tree Festival
Willowfield Church in the Church of Ireland Diocese of Down and Dromore is using its Christmas Tree Festival to fundraise for a new hall

Has the Church been 'caricatured' as anti-gay? An FAQ
What does it mean to be "anti-gay"?

Nelson Mandela 'will inspire generations', says Pope
Pope Francis has paid tribute to Nelson Mandela and the sacrifice he made to build a new South Africa with reconciliation and truth at its heart.

The Archbishop of York's prayer marking the life of Nelson Mandela
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has issued a special prayer for Nelson Mandela, who died on Thursday aged 95
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[Photo] Scottish Church leaders share their hopes for the Christian community
Three of Scotland's leading religious figures met earlier today Wednesday December 4, to share their hopes for the Christian community and explore ways of working together in the future.

CofE launches new scheme for potential young vicars
Young people who are considering future ministry in the Church of England are being offered the opportunity to learn more in a new initiative run by the Ministry Division.

Archbishop welcomes digitisation of ancient Bible texts
Digitising Biblical texts is "profoundly significant", says the Archbishop of Canterbury

Church of England makes Sunday worship more accessible with new app
The Church of England has released a new free app to help more people follow Sunday services using their mobile devices.

Wendy Billington challenges Church to take off the mask in new book, 'I'm fine!'
In her new book published last month, Wendy Billington explores the Christian response to some of the biggest pastoral issues faced in today's society.

£7m investment for Durham and Peterborough Cathedrals
The magnificent Durham and Peterborough Cathedrals are to receive £7m in investment from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Terry Wogan, Aled Jones and Salvation Army team up for Children in Need single
Salvation Army brings Christmas cheer in recording with Aled Jones and Terry Wogan in aid of Children in Need

'Christmas starts with Christ': Churches celebrate the true meaning of Christmas
Churches around the Isle of Wight and Portsmouth will celebrate the festive season with a variety of events to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

Church community shop to help tackle debt
A new charity shop set up by churches to support people in debt in a Welsh town opens its doors for the first time this week.

Pilling Report has 'deep and serious flaws', says CofE evangelicals
Blessing same-sex relationships would "mark a departure from biblical truth and Anglican teaching", the Church of England Evangelical Council has said.
The Pilling Report â Bishop of Birkenhead's dissenting statement
The Bishop of Birkenhead felt unable to sign the Church of England's Pilling Report on human sexuality and outlined his reasons in a dissenting statement that was included within the report.