Susie Turner

Millions of Zimbabweans at risk of chronic hunger
Zimbabwe is facing a "dire" food situation after erratic rains and "unusual" mid-season droughts triggered critical levels of crop failure, Christian Aid has warned.

Syrian refugees in need of trauma counselling
More and more Syrian refugees are in need of counselling to help them cope with the impact of the civil war, a Scottish aid agency has warned.

Christians worldwide praying for Syria
Christians around the world are praying today for peace in Syria and the wellbeing of millions of refugees who have left their homes because of the fighting.

Mission challenge: Personal development is high priority for younger Christians
A study into what motivated over a thousand young Christians from across Europe to attend a mission congress has shed light on some of the challenges faced by mission agencies today.

Exeter Cathedral completes five-year conservation project
The last pieces of scaffolding were removed from the front of Exeter Cathedral's West Front this week after five years of conservation work.

Christian bakers close store following lesbian wedding cake row
A Christian couple in the US have closed their bakery store after a feud with gay rights advocates over their refusal to make a wedding cake for a lesbian couple.Â

Bishop of London joins celebrations for new secondary school
The Bishop of London was in Hendon on Wednesday to symbolically break the ground for a new secondary school.

Church leader serves up meals in support of Syria victims
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland donned an apron on Wednesday to serve up meals in aid of victims of the Syria conflict.

UK's first state-funded Greek Orthodox secondary school opens in Barnet
The end of the summer holidays marked a new start for the UK's first state-funded Greek Orthodox secondary school.

Rebuilding livelihoods in flood-hit Philippines a 'top priority' for Christian Aid
Christian Aid says thousands in the Philippines have lost their livelihoods after floods washed away £7 million-worth of crops.

Choral festival comes to Leeds
Members of church choirs from across the North of England will converge on Leeds Town Hall later this month for a choral festival.

UK's decision against Syria military action welcomed
Christian Aid has welcomed the UK government's decision not to take part in military action against Syria.

Polish dance, stillness and bellringing on offer at Hereford's Night of the Churches
Churches in Hereford are putting on a special night programme inspired by the Nacht der Kirchen in the German city of Nuremberg.

New donor every two minutes at Greenbelt
Festivalgoers at this year's Greenbelt gave generously to the NHS's campaign to increase blood and organ donors among Christians.

Elaine Storkey steps down as Tearfund President
The academic and theologian is moving on after 16 years in the role

Hereford Magna Carta to be displayed in Texas
A rare copy of the Magna Carta held by Hereford Cathedral is to go on display in Houston, Texas.