Church

Alpha helps the curious find faith and friendship
It seemed like a fair swap â Nigel Rennie taught the Rev Andy Norris how to sail after Andy had taught him about Christianity.

Pope to meet Jordan's King Abdullah
Syria is expected to figure in a meeting this week between Pope Francis and Jordan's King Abdullah

Benedict's personal secretary denies resignation reports
The personal secretary of former Pope Benedict XVI has dismissed media reports that the pontiff's resignation was prompted by a belief that God had told him to.

Methodist Church celebrates ethnic inclusion
A project promoting and celebrating ethnic inclusion across the Methodist Church comes to an end this week.

International Day of Prayer for Peace
Christians around the world will be joining together in praying for peace and an end to injustice and suffering on 21 September.

Young Christians have fun and develop their faith
The summer has seen a rash of events for new generations - here is an insight from some participants around the Diocese of Lichfield.

Permanent home found for Sisters who left Anglican community
The new religious community of the Personal Ordinariate, the Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary, has moved into a permanent home for the first time since being received into the full communion of the Catholic Church.

Churches make a stand for Bangladeshi garment workers
The Church of Scotland is supporting the Church of Bangladesh in campaigning for better rights and safer working conditions for Bangladeshi garment workers.
Decade of growth for England's cathedrals
Church of England cathedrals have experienced steady growth in attendance in the decade since the Millennium.

Methodist Church puts human rights slant on investment
The Methodist Church has adopted a new investment policy encouraging the companies it invests in to promote human rights in the areas where they operate.

Book review: Creating Community - Ancient Ways for Modern Churches
When is it a "bandwagon" and when is it an authentic move of God's Spirit?

New Lincoln training curacy combines cathedral and parish ministry
Lincoln Cathedral is teaming up with a parish church in the north of city for an exciting new curacy.

Few days left to enter cathedral's photography competition
There is less than a week to go before the deadline for entries to Liverpool Cathedral's annual photography competition.

Liverpool church's play scheme receives £3,000 grant
A Liverpool church's play scheme has received a £3,000 grant from the Archbishop of York Youth Trust.

Leo Cushley names principal consecrators for next month's ordination
The Archbishop-elect of St Andrews and Edinburgh has announced the bishops who will be the traditional three principal consecrators at his episcopal ordination next month.

World Council of Churches gets behind anti-corruption campaign
The World Council of Churches is encouraging its member churches to get involved with the EXPOSED campaign to end corruption.