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Iraq's Christian exodus could be repeated in Syria

The World Evangelical Alliance's human rights ambassador has warned that Christians are being "chased from their homes" in Syria.

Church needs £250,000 to repair stained glass windows
Church needs £250,000 to repair stained glass windows

A Norwich church has launched an appeal to raise £250,000 towards the cost of repairing its windows and improving facilities.

Sri Lanka: 'Sudden increase' in violence against Christians

There were 10 anti-Christian incidents in Sri Lanka in March, according to Barnabas Fund.

New federation helps small CofE schools in Norfolk

Four Church of England Schools in north Norfolk are coming together under a new federation to help them address common challenges.

Rick Warren embraces radio to tackle discouragement

The Saddleback pastor is turning to radio as a way of restoring hope and purpose to people's lives

Tony Campolo to join Christian Resources Exhibition

Theologian Tony Campolo will be the key speaker at this year's Christian Resources Exhibition.

Bishop: Church must lead by example

The Church must be an example of reconciliation to the rest of society, says the Bishop of Edmundsbury and Ipswich.

Archbishop prays for Leeds Children's Heart Unit

The Archbishop of York led a pilgrimage of "prayer and trust" to Leeds Children's Heart Unit over the weekend.

Benefit cuts are \'unjust\', say Churches
Benefit cuts are 'unjust', say Churches

Churches say the benefit cuts coming into place today are unjust and hit the poorest hardest.

Rely on God, not people, says Archbishop
Rely on God, not people, says Archbishop

Archbishop Justin Welby has said in his Easter sermon that pinning hopes on individuals in politics and public life is "always a mistake".

Methodist President: Poverty is not the fault of the poor

The Methodist President has used his Easter message to challenge the assumption that poor people are responsible for their own poverty.

Church must disagree \'gracefully\', says Archbishop of Canterbury
Church must disagree 'gracefully', says Archbishop of Canterbury

The Archbishop of Canterbury has said church members must learn to manage their disagreements "gracefully".

PM contributing to feelings of marginalisation among Christians - Lord Carey
PM contributing to feelings of marginalisation among Christians - Lord Carey

Prime Minister David Cameron has "done more than any other recent political leader" to "feed" anxiety among Christians, according to former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey.

\'Where you stand determines what you see\'
'Where you stand determines what you see'

Archbishop Justin Welby reflects on the limits of seeing things from just one side on Radio 4's 'Thought for the Day'

\'My Soul My Soul Was Chosen\' - new single release from Empire Nation
'My Soul My Soul Was Chosen' - new single release from Empire Nation

UK worship band Empire Nation have released their single "My Soul Was Chosen".

Prayer yurt takes centre stage in minster
Prayer yurt takes centre stage in minster

Members of the community have been popping in throughout the week to say a prayer in a specially-erected yurt in the Minster of Sunderland