Church

Anglican-Oriental Orthodox International Commission meets after 10 years
After a ten-year postponement, the Anglican-Oriental Orthodox International Commission concluded its second meeting in England on Monday.

Evangelicals are hard workers, survey finds
Evangelical Christians are hard workers, with many working long hours. Some 37 per cent of them work more than 40 hours per week â rising to over 50 per cent among men; and seven per cent work more than 60 hours.

Lichfield Cathedral welcomes new Prebendaries
Six long-serving priests have been made Prebendaries at Lichfield Cathedral.

Anglicans and Copts unite in prayer for Egypt, Syria and the Middle East
People caught up in conflict and unrest in Egypt, Syria and the wider Middle East are being remembered in prayer today by Anglicans and Copts.

New Black and Multicultural Churches Directory launched
Churches Together in England has launched a Black and Multicultural Churches Directory.

Two ministers defect to Free Church over gay ministers row
The former convener of one of Scotland's biggest social care providers is among two new ministers joining the Free Church.

New discipleship course from Church of England
The Church of England has published a new Christian discipleship course, 'Pilgrim: A Course for the Christian Journey', offering teaching and discipleship resources for all.

Popes John Paul II and John XXIII to be declared saints in 2014
Pope John Paul II and Pope John XXIII will be declared saints on 27 April 2014.

Methodists to celebrate 200-year mission heritage in Leeds
Leeds will be centre of Methodist celebration on 6 October

Priest says losing eyesight made her better listener
A priest who lost her eyesight was among the Christians recognised by the Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich Diocese for their dedication and commitment to church life.

Billy Graham writes letter to Iran's president asking for imprisoned American pastors release
Veteran evangelist Billy Graham has weighed in on the plight of imprisoned American Pastor Saeed Abedini.

Church receives new organ after five years of fundraising
Five years of fundraising has paid off for St Michael and All Angels, Bedford Park,which celebrated its new pipe organ this week.

The Big Bible Study at Worcester Cathedral
Around 150 people came to Worcester Cathedral last Saturday morning to study the Bible together.

Reverend is star of own beer festival
A Stoke-on-Trent vicar has become the star of a real ale festival with a special brew named after him.

Roman Catholic archbishop made honorary canon of Worcester Cathedral
The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham was made an honorary canon of Worcester Cathedral in a special service last weekend.

Bishop of London celebrates new C of E primary school in Hampton
The Bishop of London presided over a special service to mark the start of term at a new Church of England school in Hampton.