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Mixing art and community in East London
London City Mission is collaborating in a new artist-led gallery and project space in East London.
AofC appoints new adviser for evangelism and witness
The Archbishop of Canterbury has appointed Canon Chris Russell as a new adviser for evangelism and witness.
Church welcomes Scottish Government promise on same-sex discrimination
The Scottish Government has given assurances that it will be illegal for anyone to be discriminated against because they hold to the traditional definition of marriage as a union between one man and one woman.
Huge growth of black majority churches in London
London's Southwark area has seen a huge surge in the number of new churches, particularly black majority churches (BMCs).
Pakistan court throws out blasphemy charge against pastor
Accuser tells judge he was mistaken
Saturday voted women's most 'beautiful' day of the week
Saturday is the day of the week when women feel most naturally beautiful, according to new research.
Flower festival launches church's renovation appeal
A Northumbria church is kickstarting its renovation appeal in a riot of colour with a flower festival.
Archbishop of Canterbury tells Egypt's Christians not to fear
With protests against Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood due to take place on Sunday, the Archbishop of Canterbury has encouraged Christians in the country not to fear but to unite.
Summer celebration for church school children at Cathedral
The first ever diocesan service for Year Six children will be taking place at Christ Church Cathedral this Monday.
HOPE Revolution to release young people in UK mission
Thousands of young Christians will be released by HOPE Revolution to lead word and action mission across the UK in 2014.
Archbishop of Canterbury brings message of peace to Jerusalem
People must see their shared humanity if they are to realise peace, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said in a visit to Jerusalem.
Phone fast for victims of war, sexual violence and corruption in DRC
People are being asked to switch off their mobile phones this Sunday to make a stand for victims of war, sexual violence and corruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Algeria's Protestants want their churches back
Christian minority wants return of churches used for decades by other entities; Mostaganem Temple was converted into a clinic in 1976. It is now occupied by a charity.
Aid should be enshrined in law
Christian Aid has welcomed the protection of overseas aid in the Chancellor's spending review.
Bishop's smile immortalised in portrait by wife
The Bishop of Hereford's artist wife has years of painting behind her but admits it was a fresh challenge to capture her husband's much loved smile for his retiring portrait.
Smokers emotionally worse off
New research by Gallup has found that smokers are in worse emotional health than non-smokers.