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New chapter, new location for Greenbelt Festival
This year marked Greenbelt's 40th anniversary and the festival will be kicking off the new chapter in its life with a change of scene.
New prison and penal affairs appointments in the Church of England
The Bishop of Rochester, the Right Reverend James Langstaff, has been appointed to the position of Bishop to Her Majesty's Prisons, the senior church advocate for Christian values in the criminal justice system in England and Wales.
Lifting the leader: Does the church do enough to support its pastors?
We expect our pastors to recognise when the burden is too much for us but it's a two-way process
And the survey says: Catholic Church on mission
The Catholic Church made the headlines earlier this month following the Vatican's announcement of an unprecedented opinion poll of believers worldwide.
Church of England General Synod November 2013 â A preview
There's more than one issue on the table here but the one being watched the most is the question of women bishops
Philippines: Worship in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan
Congregations in the Philippines are continuing to hold worship amid the destruction caused by Typhoon Haiyan.
'Snake Salvation' pastor in court over possession of 50 snakes
The pastor of National Geographic reality tv show "Snake Salvation" was in court on Friday after more than 50 venomous snakes were confiscated from his church.
Gay marriage in Britain and America: Is the right to disagree being eroded?
there is a danger that while one freedom is granted, another is taken away
Jars of Clay raising money for the Philippines with free song download
Christian rock band Jars of Clay are giving away one of their songs in an effort to raise money for relief efforts in the Philippines following the devastating Typhoon Haiyan.
Co-op former chief and Methodist minister suspended following drugs allegations
The Reverend Paul Flowers, formerly chairman of the Co-operative Bank, has been suspended from his duties by the Methodist Church following reports that he bought and used illegal drugs including crystal meth and crack cocaine.
Prayers for Typhoon Haiyan victims
Churches around the world will be taking time during their Sunday services to say prayers for victims and survivors of Typhoon Haiyan
Typhoon Haiyan response in pictures
The Salvation Army is one of the many organisations on the ground in the Philippines helping to rebuild homes and care for survivors of Typhoon Haiyan
Glamour Gone Gaga?
Glamour is not often a word we would use to describe ourselves
Archbishop praises unbroken faith of typhoon survivors
The Archbishop of Westminster Vincent Nichols has said the survivors of Typhoon Haiyan are teaching others a lesson in hope
Keeping it in the family? Traditional mealtimes are a thing of the past
A new survey reveals that over half of us have fewer family dinners now than when we were young.
Samaritan's Purse steps up rapid response to Philippines Typhoon
Samaritan's Purse is stepping up its efforts to provide desperately needed relief to victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, which has claimed thousands of lives and left widespread devastation.