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Church condemns âintolerableâ plight of asylum seekers
The Church of England has condemned the Governmentâs refusal to allow asylum seekers the right to work and warned of the destitution faced by refused asylum seekers unable to return to their countries of origin.
Sentamu defends school receptionist in prayer row
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, has defended a school receptionist facing disciplinary action after asking Christian friends for prayer when her daughter was scolded by a teacher for talking about Jesus.
Archbishop: Britain is not religiously divided
The Government is wrong to think that religion is deeply dividing Britain, says the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Anglicans called on to offer hope in financial crisis
Anglicans must bring hope to those feeling despair because of the recession, says the Archbishop of York.
New guide helps churches go green
Parishes in the Church in Wales are being urged to âthink global â act localâ in a new guide detailing how they can reduce their carbon footprint.
Call to prayer for Burma's oppressed Karen minority
Christian Solidarity Worldwide is calling for prayers for Burma this weekend on the first anniversary of a Karen leader in Burma.
Retirement taking toll on Highland presbytery
A presbytery in the Highlands of Scotland is calling on new ministers because retirements are beginning to take their toll on the number of existing preachers.
Malmesbury Abbey to host skate outreach
Eighty bales of straw and 100 sheets of 8x4 plywood are to be imported into the nave of Malmesburyâs ancient abbey in Wiltshire for a three-day Christian skate event.
World Vision and children campaign for end to education crisis
Minister for International Development Ivan Lewis joined young campaigners at the launch of âSend My Friend to School 09â earlier in the week.
Churches mark 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth
Churches are joining in nationwide celebrations to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of evolutionary theorist Charles Darwin.
Jesus Film: Thirty years of reaching the unreached
Thirty years after it was made by Campus Crusade for Christ, the Jesus Film continues to give people the world over their first meaningful encounter with Christ.
Obama asked to create autonomous region for Iraq's Christians
Assyrians appeal to US President to create autonomous region for Christians and other persecuted religious minorities in Iraq.
Anglicans reaffirm uniqueness of Christ
The Church of England today reaffirmed its commitment to sharing with people of all faiths and none the Gospel of Jesus Christ as the only saviour.
Church of England moves forward with plans for women bishops
Plans for women bishops in the Church of England will move to the revision stage after a vote in the General Synod today.
Government funds boost Christian Congo work
The Scottish Government has approved £200,000 of aid from its International Development Fund for aid agencies working to alleviate suffering in the conflict-ridden Democratic Republic of Congo.
Church of England to debate women bishop proposals
The Church of Englandâs General Synod will today vote on whether draft legislation on the consecration of women bishops should be sent to a committee for revision.