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Anglicans looking forward to Archbishop of Canterbury's enthronement
Members of the worldwide Anglican Communion are gearing up for Thursday's inauguration of Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby at Canterbury Cathedral.
Budget is 'failed opportunity to help poor'
While aid agencies have congratulated the Chancellor for protecting overseas aid, other organisations say the Budget will not bring relief to those affected by poverty closer to home.
'Worldly Christians' are 'damaging the faith'
An online survey has indicated that about a quarter of Christians are 'not very Christian' in how they live their daily lives.
Rob Bell says he is for fidelity and love between man and woman, woman and woman, man and man
Former megachurch pastor and best-selling author Rob Bell has come out in support of same-sex marriage, saying during a recent stop on his book tour that he is "for marriage. I am for fidelity. I am for love, whether it's a man and woman, a woman and a woman, a man and a man".
Development agencies praise 'historic achievement' on aid
Development agencies have welcomed the Chancellor's Budget confirming 0.7% of national income will be spent on international aid.
Messy Church gets a family makeover
Two Portsmouth churches will be running Messy Church with a family twist this Easter.
The poverty of dreams and aspiration
While financial poverty is the biggest visible factor limiting a child's future choices, many children suffer from a chronic, debilitating lack of aspiration
Lee Abbey sweeps fairtrade awards
Lee Abbey was rewarded for its commitment to fairtrade last week at the South-West Fairtrade Business Awards.
Archbishop of York backs overseas aid
Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu has expressed his support for maintaining the UK's aid budget
UK Graphic designer 'refused job' because of Christian faith
A graphic designer is suing a hotel in Colchester, England after claiming he was turned down for a job there because he is a Christian.
Aid projects for Malawi mark bicenetary of David Livingstone
Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond has announced new funding for aid projects in Malawi as both countries mark the bicentenary of Dr David Livingstone this year.
Share the wonder of Easter digitally
The Catholic Bishop of Arundel and Brighton is encouraging the faithful to use social networking sites to share the Easter message.
Anglican mission agencies recommit to working together
Chief executives from ten leading Anglican Mission agencies this week recommitted to a work together "in join action and reflection within the framework of the Five Marks of Mission".
Japan: Church looks beyond end of post-disaster project
Anglicans in Japan are considering the next phase of a key project set up to help the most vulnerable following the country's triple disaster two years ago.
Taking technology to bed
We're living in the smartphone era and for some Brits at least, the phone has become a constant companion.
What happens when an Archbishop is enthroned?
The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby's public ministry will commence on Thursday when he is enthroned - or 'installed' - in two special seats in Canterbury Cathedral.