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Inspiring Lent reading
Barefoot Prayers: A meditation a day for Lent and Easter, by Canon Dr Stephen Cherry, and Jesus - His Home, His Journey, His Challenge, by Dr David Bryan, were both launched over the weekend
Legacies are a 'lifeline' for parish churches
The Church of England is encouraging people to leave a legacy to their local churches in their will
Death and the burden of funerals on the Church of Scotland
Death may be a topic most people want to avoid, but around 80 people came together at Edinburgh University's New College over the weekend to explore its place in life and society.
Charlemagne, by the grace of God, Emperor
January 28 saw the 1,200th death since Charlemagne but who was he and why is he significant?
Sex and violence in films are not the problem
Churches need to get better at teaching the power of visual media and how to media-wise
Catholic adoption agency allowed to keep charity status
A Catholic adoption agency has been told it can keep its charitable status.
Liverpool church encourages student debate
St Bride's Church, Liverpool, is inviting students to discuss some of the most significant and contentious issues affecting their generation.
Archbishop condemns murders of Christian hospital workers in South Sudan
In a speech given on his five day, four nation tour of Africa, the Archbishop of Canterbury condemned the killing of Christian hospital workers.
'Exquisite' Russian icons up for sale
A collection of 60 Russian icons from the 16thâ20th centuries is to go on auction in New York in April.
Bradford plans to 'tax' faith schools, say Catholics
A plan by Bradford council to end free travel to faith schools has been labelled a "tax" by Catholic groups.
Nigeria: death toll rises in Boko Haram attacks
The number of fatalities resulting from attacks in Nigeria on 26 January has risen to at least 138. Islamist extremist group Boko Haram are responsible.
World Leprosy Day highlights ongoing suffering
World Leprosy Day brings to light the suffering of those whose condition is as old, if not older, than the Bible itself.
New course helps churches to worship
The'Lift Up Your Voice' course has been designed to help churches and worship leaders who are stuggling to engage their congregations in sung worship.
Christian song's Oscar nomination withdrawn
The nomination of "Alone Yet Not Alone" for the Academy Award for "Best Original Song" has been withdrawn.
Methodist Church joins national credit union
The Methodist Council has this week agreed to become a partner to the Churches' Mutual Credit Union (CMCU), joining the Anglican Church and the Church of Scotland
Review: 'The Question That Never Goes Away' - a look at suffering by Philip Yancey
Philip Yancey tackles perhaps the toughest question a Christian will ever have to face, and while his zeal is praiseworthy his style too often masks the substance.