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CofE faces £352m pension deficit

The Church of England has published a second report on the impact of the credit crunch and recession on the financial position of the Funded Clergy Pension Scheme.

Third Day to be inducted into Georgia Music Hall Of Fame

Multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning rock band Third Day received the news this week that they are to enter the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.

White House: Obamas have not decided on a church

Home is where the heart is and according to White House press secretary Robert Gibbs, a church home is where a person formally joins, not where they regularly attend services.

Methodist President marks 15th anniversary of Rwandan genocide

Rev Stephen Poxon, President of the Methodist Conference, has joined public figures from around the world in lighting a candle for Rwanda on camera.

Iranian church uniting under pressure

The recent violent protests in Iran have only made the church there more united, says one Iranian Christian.

Scottish cardinal condemns nuclear weapons system

The head of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland condemns the Trident nuclear weapons system.

Canterbury choirboys join Welsh 'music in the community' concert

The 18 trebles from the prestigious choir of Canterbury Cathedral are coming to Wales to take part in a “music in the community” concert at St Anne’s Church, Ynyshir, organised by the parish priest, Father Paul Bigmore.

UK on summer heat health alert

The forecast of hot temperatures across the country this week has prompted the first ‘heat health’ warning this summer.

Tracy Lawrence solid as rock with inspirational album

Multi-platinum, chart-topping, country recording artist Tracy Lawrence has solidified his stature once again as a pillar in the music industry.

Audio Bibles bring hope to Tamil refugees

The rebuilding of lives for thousands of Tamil refugees in Sri Lanka also involves the “rebuilding of their faith”, says one ministry that is giving the “message of hope” to people whose survival currently depends on aid.

Obamas find church community to call home

After over a year of being without a worship community, President Barack Obama has reportedly settled on a church home – Evergreen Chapel at Camp David.

Chinese authorities release Sichuan house church leaders

Chinese local authorities have released all 18 house church leaders arrested in Langzhong city, Sichuan province, on June 9.

Faith community has role to play in combating gang culture

The faith community has a role to play in combating gang culture in the UK, says leading criminologist Professor John Pitts.

Street Pastors launches in Paisley

Local officials in Paisley are hoping that the new Street Pastors scheme there will have a positive impact when its first patrol begins in December.

Lawyer and City banker among new clergy for London

Thirty-six new clergy to be posted to churches across London.

Faith leaders get behind NHS organ donation campaign

Leaders of the major faith groups have given their support to the Wall of Life, a new NHS campaign to boost the number of people joining the NHS organ donor register