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In the beginning was the spoken word
In the beginning was the spoken word

God's word for people who find it hard to sit and read it

Church in Wales to hold public meetings on code for women bishops
Church in Wales to hold public meetings on code for women bishops

Bishops hold Wales-wide meetings on 'code' for women bishops

Serving others, from Pembroke Dock to KwaZulu-Natal
Serving others, from Pembroke Dock to KwaZulu-Natal

First it was Bolivia, now it's South Africa. Sophie Merrix has given up her job yet again in a determined effort to care the world's poor.

Poverty and Homeless Action Week: churches to stand for justice
Poverty and Homeless Action Week: churches to stand for justice

The rise of food banks and increasing media coverage on Government welfare initiatives has particularly highlighted issues of poverty and injustice in the UK over the past twelve months.

Faith on the job: an interview with Annabel Partridge
Faith on the job: an interview with Annabel Partridge

Annabel Patridge is a senior sous chef working for the legendary Skye Gyngell and recently cycled across Europe in support of The A21 Campaign

Abortion is \'horrific\', says Pope
Abortion is 'horrific', says Pope

The Pope spoke strongly against abortion in an address to global ambassadors on Monday.

Church of England\'s Twitter campaign a success
Church of England's Twitter campaign a success

Some 7,500 tweets were sent using the hashtag #christmasmeans

Compassion gives water of life to vulnerable children
Compassion gives water of life to vulnerable children

Over 1.1 billion people across the globe don't have access to clean water, which equates to about an eighth of the global population.

Apache flute-maker crafts native flutes for God\'s glory
Apache flute-maker crafts native flutes for God's glory

"I can't shut up about my passions," says Rick Archuleta. "They are Jesus Christ and flute making."

The \'unselfie\' – bucking the selfish trend
The 'unselfie' – bucking the selfish trend

A passion for others and for needs beyond ourselves is so often missing in the deluge of me-driven social media posts

Tea and cuddles help to hold relationships together - study
Tea and cuddles help to hold relationships together - study

When it comes to love, actions speak louder than words for most couples

Could the church offer a fun and alcohol-free alternative to boozy nights out?
Could the church offer a fun and alcohol-free alternative to boozy nights out?

As young people seek an alternative to the drunken Friday night out, there could be a real opportunity for the church to open its doors in radical ways

Greeting cards for the Christian market
Greeting cards for the Christian market

Maytree Cards has decided to do something about the lack of greeting cards with Christian images and messaging.

Pope baptises unmarried couple\'s baby in Sistine Chapel
Pope baptises unmarried couple's baby in Sistine Chapel

Pope Francis yesterday baptised the child of an unmarried couple as part of a ceremony in the Sistine Chapel in Rome.

2013 a bad year for religious freedom in Cuba
2013 a bad year for religious freedom in Cuba

The advocacy group Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has renewed its call upon the leadership of Cuba to improve religious freedom in the country.

Does the church influence the missionary behaviour of youths?
Does the church influence the missionary behaviour of youths?

Churches that talk about missionary work, projects and mission agencies have a small impact, but churches that teach the missionary life, have a major impact on their young members