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New Chair for CofE's Central Readersâ Council
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have jointly appointed the Rt Rev Robert Paterson, Bishop of Sodor and Man, to chair the Central Readersâ Council with effect from the end of April 2009. Bishop Paterson will succeed the Rt Rev Graham Dow, Bishop of Carlisle, who is retiring this year.
Staines widow tells Orissa Christians to find strength in Christ
Ten years after the brutal murder of Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two sons in Indiaâs Orissa state, widow Gladys Staines is urging persecuted Christians there to turn to Christ.
Pope hopes new YouTube channel will reach young people
The Pope has stepped into the digital age with the launch of his own channel on YouTube.
Service marks Cardinal's retirement as Churches Together president
Westminster Cathedral Vespers mark the retirement of Cardinal Cormac Murphy-OâConnor as President of Churches Together in England.
Church in Scotland gets a taste of cafe service
A Borders restaurateur has decided to open up on Sundays on the advice of a Church of Scotland minister.
Beat the crunch - recycle for charity
As the credit crunch really starts to bite Christian Aid is highlighting ways people can continue to donate to charity without putting their hand in their pocket.
One body to worship one God at BigChurchDayOut
Delirious?, Michael W Smith and Israel Houghton are just some of the top acts set to join a new day festival aimed at uniting the church in its worship to God.
Ambitions for church unity âunrealisticâ, say leaders
Christians across the UK may be praying to be one this week, but church unity remains an unlikely prospect, say the leaders of the UKâs main denominations.
Evangelical Alliance to send new Bible to Obama
The Evangelical Alliance is to send a new Bible to US President Barack Obama after White House staff were reportedly unable to find one for his second swearing in.
Theologians gather in Brazil to envision sustainable world
Theologians from around the world have gathered near the mouth of the Amazon River in northeast Brazil to develop a theology for the "sustainability of life on Earth".
Churchâs Gaza mobile health clinic survives attack
A mobile dental clinic, funded entirely by the people of Wales, was undamaged by the Israeli bombing of Gaza City, the Church in Wales learnt last night.
Triathlete becomes Edinburghâs latest church minister
A triathlete is set to swap his bike for the pulpit as he becomes the minister of a busy Edinburgh church.
There is an Obama in everyone, say black Christian leaders
Black Christian leaders in the UK are encouraging people to draw inspiration from the 'Yes we can' attitude of America's first black president.
Ministry requests pardon for imprisoned missionary couple
A US-based human rights group has appealed to the Gambian Government to pardon a British missionary couple imprisoned after being found guilty of sedition.
Christians consider church response to credit crisis
The church must work together to protect the poor and build a more sustainable economy in the face of the global financial crisis, say Christian leaders.
Church and civil rights groups hold Obama to promise of change
Religious and civil rights groups are calling on President Barack Obama to make good on his popular catchphrase âChange is coming!â by flooding him with letters requesting support and attention to special causes.