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Gift Aid warning to charities
Gift Aid warning to charities

Charities are being urged to ensure they are clued up about changes to claiming Gift Aid.

Saeed Abedini prays in wake of Boston bombings
Saeed Abedini prays in wake of Boston bombings

Beaten American Pastor Saeed Abedini prays for America in wake of Boston bombings as medical care for him is delayed

Economic \'depression\' could take generation to recover from - Archbishop\'s warning
Economic 'depression' could take generation to recover from - Archbishop's warning

The Archbishop of Canterbury says it will take "drastic action" to restore confidence and trust in British banking.

Churchwarden steps down after nearly quarter century
Churchwarden steps down after nearly quarter century

When Sue Kanavan was asked to serve as churchwarden she never expected she would still be in the role 24 years later.

Dante at Southwark Cathedral
Dante at Southwark Cathedral

Timothy West to read the Divine Comedy, with music from the Merbecke Choir

World Vision fundraises amid US government cuts

At a time when foreign aid continues to be threatened by US government cuts and sequestration, World Vision is taking a bold step in the push to make life better for the world's next generation.

New MAs in Literacy and Linguistics available at Redcliffe College

Redcliffe College has announced the successful validation by the University of Gloucestershire of two new MAs in Field Linguistics and Literacy Programme Development.

Protest over Christian persecution in Egypt outside House of Lords

Demonstrators condemned the persecution of Coptic Christians outside the House of Lords during a protest organised by Coptic United on Saturday.

Archbishop of York Young Leaders complete final challenge
Archbishop of York Young Leaders complete final challenge

Students from Manor Church of England Academy York took part in a public speaking event last Friday as part of the final module for the Archbishop of York Young Leaders Award.

New Chief Executive for London City Mission
New Chief Executive for London City Mission

Graham Miller will be joining London City Mission in October

CofE hails success of Easter Twitter campaign

#EverythingChanges as Church Twitter campaign reaches 5.8 million at Easter

Guns, violence and prayers for peace in Honduras
Guns, violence and prayers for peace in Honduras

The sight of guns and security everywhere and the constant drumbeat in Honduran newspapers and conversation about murders, kidnappings and robberies gives one much to consider.and fear

George Beverly Shea remembered at public memorial
George Beverly Shea remembered at public memorial

Billy Graham Crusades soloist George Beverly Shea was remembered on Sunday in a public memorial service at Anderson Auditorium in Montreat, North Carolina, the town where both he and Graham lived.

Norfolk headteachers take inspiration from geese

Headteachers from church schools in the Norwich Diocese will be coming together to learn more about connecting with their communities.

Church bells to ring out for St George
Church bells to ring out for St George

The Bishop of Worcester is supporting a campaign to get as many churches as possible ringing their bells on St George's Day.

Catholic Church sees rise in priests and novices
Catholic Church sees rise in priests and novices

The Catholic Church saw a rise in entry to religious orders in England and Wales in 2012.