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New bells ring out in time for World War I centenary
St Mary the Virgin Saxlingham Nethergate is celebrating the end of nearly a decade of fundraising for a new set of eight bells which will form an integral part of their World War I commemorations

Concern over automatic death sentence for blasphemy in Pakistan
The Methodist Church has written to the Pakistani High Commission to say that removing life imprisonment for blasphemy would be "unjust"

Student debt 'a very real fear' among parents
A YouGov survey reveals that parents worry how well their kids will budget when they first leave home.
How churches can embrace video
Since we live in such a fast-moving and constantly-evolving world, it's crucial for pastors to innovate and master the latest technological gadget.

Bride kidnapping: a horrific reality for thousands of girls
Compassion International is working to tackle marriage abduction through partnering with local organisations and churches, particularly among the Hmong community in South East Asia.

Churches must move with the times or risk being left behind
University is often the time young Christians drift away from the faith. That's why Jacob Akinyinka has launched Connektin.com to help them find a new home church once they've flown the nest

Heritage Lottery funding for Salisbury Cathedral's rare Magna Carta copy
Salisbury Cathedral is to receive Heritage Lottery Funding for its work preparing its copy of the Magna Carta for the 800th anniversary of its signing.
Catholic Church: don't judge, just pray
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops has told believers to come alongside women facing unexpected pregnancies, and rather than judging them, to pray for and care for them as Jesus would.

Sorted: a revolution in media
In spite of a decline in the magazine industry, a magazine aimed at Christian men is bucking the trend and had doubled its circulation rate. We find out why there's an increased demand for a lads' mag with a difference.

David Suchet records the whole NIV Bible
David Suchet has made a 78 hour audio recording of the whole Bible, hoping to engage more people with Scripture.

Cathedrals get romantic this Valentine's Day
Liverpool Cathedral is offering couples the chance to enjoy a glass of bubbly as they take in beautiful views of the city from its tower this Valentine's Day.

25-year-old becomes Church of Scotland's youngest ordained minister
Michael Mair has become the youngest ordained minister in the Church of Scotland following a service last night.

Government abandons anti-annoyance laws
Government plans to introduce injunctions on annoying behaviour could have had "chilling effect" on freedom of speech

Worcester Diocese signs new partnership agreement with Magdeburg
Worcester Diocese and the Diocese of Magdeburg in eastern Germany noted the significance of their partnership in light of the centenary of the start of World War I this year

App encourages prayer for women considering abortion
Online for Life has launched a new app that connects supporters to one another and notifies them of prayer requests, local and national pro-life events and stories to be celebrated.

Newtownabbey Theatre bans 'blasphemous' Bible play
The Reduced Shakespeare Company's production of "The Bible: The Complete Word of God (Abridged)" has been pulled from the Newtownabbey's Theatre at the Mill due to concerns raised by DUP Councillors.