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The Best Of Lou Fellingham Live
From one of the UK churchâs strongest voices comes a unique double CD that celebrates a remarkable couple of decades.
'Unique', an album and a vision from Nick and Becky Drake
Across thirteen tracks, Unique lays out a new set of blueprints for the ways in which the church might unite - young and old - in worship
Church of England postpones vote on women bishops
The Church of England General Synod has voted to postpone final approval on legislation to allow women bishops.
Church speaks up for public faith
The Church of Englandâs parliamentary body last night passed a motion reaffirming the call on Christians to manifest their faith in public as well in private.
Words for Worship
With many people no longer growing up in the church, it can no longer be assumed that newcomers will know the Lordâs Prayer or how to respond when a celebrant says âThe Lord be with youâ.
Bishop fears austerity will lead to more unrest
The Bishop of Bath and Wells has said that the Church of England must be ready to respond in case of more social unrest
Iranian pastor loses appeal against six-year prison sentence
The six-year prison sentence of Pastor Farshid Fathi, who has been incarcerated more than a year in Tehran's notorious Evin Prison, was upheld at his appeal hearing last week.
Edinburgh Council drops prayers from meetings
Prayers are to be replaced by a âPause for Reflectionâ at Edinburgh City Council meetings.
Pakistan: mob burns man alive for desecrating Koran
In another shocking case of extra judicial killing in Pakistan, a man accused of blasphemy was killed by a mob outside a police station.
Anglican clergy banned from racist parties
The Church of England has given its final approval to draft legislation banning clergy and church staff from membership in racist organisations.
Church hears vision for global mission
The Church of England General Synod today received a report setting out a new vision for mission in a diverse world.
Archbishop defends CofEâs gay marriage stance
The Archbishop of Canterbury last night defended the Church of Englandâs position on legalising gay marriage.
Former Christian Aid director to be Methodist Vice-President
The Methodist Church has elected the Rev Ruth Gee as President Designate and Dr Daleep Mukarji as Vice-President Designate for the 2013 to 2014 session.
Christians told to make their views known on sex education
The Bishop of Oxford says Christians must speak up about their views on sex education in schools.
Vivienne Faull becomes new Dean of York Minster
The Very Rev Vivienne Faull has been appointed as the new Dean of York Minster.
School turns to church after flooding
Pupils are taking their lessons in a local church after flooding closed their school in Durham.