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Talks for Kenneth Bae's release over before they've begun
North Korea has pulled out of talks with the US over the release of Christian tour operator Kenneth Bae.
Connecting churches and schools on Education Sunday
Christian education charity TLG is looking forward to celebrating Education Sunday on 16th February, a day during which churches are encouraged to pray specifically for education in the UK.

The Greatest Story Ever Told
The Bible will be brought to life in a 90-minute live action show that takes its audience through the entire biblical narrative using visual effects and impressive scenery in Liverpool this February.

Women bishops legislation dominates Church of England General Synod
The Church of England General Synod gets underway today and the main focus of business will be drafts to legislation allowing women to be bishops.

Pilgrim Progress this Lent
Church of England focusing on discipleship this Lent

Cry for help from Syrian church leaders
Syrian Church leaders have called upon the US to stop supporting terrorist fighters they say are targeting Christians.

Liverpool Cathedral in Lego
A model of Liverpool Cathedral made entirely out of Lego has gone on display to the public.

New app helps children discover Bible stories
A new app has been created to help children discover Bible stories in a fun and exciting way.

Nigerian-Americans look to Obama for more support against Boko Haram terror
Nigerian-Americans welcomed Barack Obama's comments on terrorism at the National Prayer Breakfast but called for greater support against groups like Boko Haram.

Memorial services to mark Japan earthquake and tsunami three years on
Memorial services will be taking place in the Diocese of Tohoku three years after Japan was struck by a devastating earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster

Pope Francis appoints new Bishop of Paisley
Fr John Keenan has today been appointed as the new Bishop of Paisley, filling a position that has been vacant for over a year.
Morocco court overturns convert's proselytism conviction
An appeals court judge in Morocco today overturned a conviction against a Christian convert from Islam who had been sentenced to 30 months in prison for alleged proselytising.

Kenneth Bae transferred from hospital to labor camp; News comes day after President Obama urged release of Christian missionary
It has been confirmed that Christian missionary Kenneth Bae has been transferred from hospital to a labor camp in North Korea.

Jane Hedges to be first female Dean of Norwich
The nomination of Venerable Jane Barbara Hedges as Dean of Norwich Cathedral was today confirmed by the Queen.

David Cameron gives National Marriage Week his full support
The support and sacrifice involved in marriage are "values that we need more of in this country", said the Prime Minister

British children no longer know Bible stories
Research from the Bible Society has revealed that around half of children are growing up unfamiliar with Bible stories like Adam and Eve, and David and Goliath.