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Major campaign launched to tackle poverty through credit unions
Major campaign launched to tackle poverty through credit unions

Payday loan companies have long been criticised for the way in which they prey on low-income individuals and families, encouraging short term loans with huge hidden charges and astronomically high interest rates.

World Council of Churches elects first woman and African moderator of Central Committee
World Council of Churches elects first woman and African moderator of Central Committee

Dr Agnes Abuom has become the first woman and African to be appointed moderator of the World Council of Churches' Central Committee.

East London church wins architecture competition

The National Churches Trust has unveiled the UK's 10 best modern churches.

New RE resources offer insights into Christianity and Methodism
New RE resources offer insights into Christianity and Methodism

Religious Education resources look at Christianity from a Methodist perspective

World Council of Churches elects new Central Committee
World Council of Churches elects new Central Committee

The World Council of Churches has elected a new Central Committee during its Assembly in South Korea.

Llandaff Cathedral tackles budget deficit
Llandaff Cathedral tackles budget deficit

Llandaff Cathedral is planning a financial overhaul to protect the future of its ministry.

World Council of Churches elects new presidents
World Council of Churches elects new presidents

The World Council of Churches has elected eight new presidents at its 10th Assembly taking place in South Korea.

\'Proud to be at GAFCON\'
'Proud to be at GAFCON'

Those who attended GAFCON in Nairobi have begun reporting back.

Church of Scotland announces new Moderator Designate
Church of Scotland announces new Moderator Designate

The Reverend Dr Angus Morrison has been announced as the next Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.

Christians to pray for persecuted church
Christians to pray for persecuted church

Christians around the world will be praying for the persecuted church this weekend.

GAFCON offers itself as \'important and effective instrument of Communion\'
GAFCON offers itself as 'important and effective instrument of Communion'

GAFCON2013 began by learning from the East African Revival and ended with the singing of the revival song 'Tukutendereza Jesu' in response to the reading of the Nairobi Communique and Commitment.

GAFCON latest:  The dual challenges of an aggressive secular world and increasingly worldly established church
GAFCON latest: The dual challenges of an aggressive secular world and increasingly worldly established church

Paul Perkin speaks of the challenge to be gospel churches and authentic Anglicans

Are Christian teens leaving the church because of unfulfilling youth groups?
Are Christian teens leaving the church because of unfulfilling youth groups?

Recent polls show Christian teenagers are turning away from the church – and some believe unfulfilling youth groups and parents' over-dependence on them may have something to do with it.

Church must be holy and gracious around sexuality issue, Archbishop tells GAFCON
Church must be holy and gracious around sexuality issue, Archbishop tells GAFCON

"I'm so pleased that you are meeting to be clear about where you stand" - Archbishop Justin Welby to GAFCON 2013

GAFCON: Former spiritual powerhouses now \'hostile\' to Christian faith
GAFCON: Former spiritual powerhouses now 'hostile' to Christian faith

GAFCON outlines global challenges to the Christian church