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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.
Church of England report on human sexuality: Clergy should be able to bless same sex partnerships
Church of England publishes report on human sexuality
Bishop warns of further decline in religious freedom
The Bishop of Wakefield, Right Reverend Stephen Platten, has called upon government ministers to tackle the decline in religious freedom worldwide
Pope Francis's Evangelii Gaudium - some of the highlights
The Pope has called all Catholics to have "a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ" and to allow this encounter to "liberate" and "impel" them towards sharing the joy they have found in Him with those around them
Pope Francis' first Apostolic Exhortation: All believers are called to share the Gospel
Catholic faithful called to "embark upon a new chapter of evangelisation marked by joy"
Church of England's partnership with Stonewall challenged
Anglican Mainstream has asked why the Church of England is partnering with an organisation that nominated one of its bishops for a 'Bigot of the Year' award.