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Archbishop of Canterbury meets Tutu
Archbishop of Canterbury meets Tutu

The Archbishop of Canterbury has described Archbishop Desmond Tutu as a "towering spiritual figure" following a meeting between the two leaders in London on Wednesday.

New £1.4m museum tells story of Methodism
New £1.4m museum tells story of Methodism

A new museum is to be opened in London telling the story of Methodism and its enormous influence in Britain and the world.

Pop culture and spirituality without religion
Pop culture and spirituality without religion

Ted Turnau says Christians should be looking for ways to come alongside today's secularised pop stars to help them use religious imagery appropriately

Church raises £140,000 renting out car park space
Church raises £140,000 renting out car park space

Business-savvy churches are earning thousands of pounds by renting out unused car parking space in their grounds

Prayers for Woolwich attack victim
Prayers for Woolwich attack victim

Christians and other faith leaders have spoken of their horror over the attack on a soldier in Woolwich on Wednesday.

Pay freeze for Church of Scotland ministers
Pay freeze for Church of Scotland ministers

The difficult financial climate means ministers in the Church of Scotland are unlikely to see a pay increase in 2014.

Health and healing 'are a mission imperative'

The Anglican Health Network (AHN) has released a communiqué following the International Conference on Faith in Health and Healing

Resources for Quartet
Resources for Quartet

Damaris Trust has released new resources to help Christians make the most of the hit film Quartet

Bishop \'distressed\' by suspected terror attack in Woolwich
Bishop 'distressed' by suspected terror attack in Woolwich

The Bishop of Woolwich has said he is "deeply saddened and distressed" to hear of a fatal machete attack on a man in south-east London.

Bishop backs Stafford Hospital protest song
Bishop backs Stafford Hospital protest song

A Church of England bishop has rallied behind a protest song against cuts to services at Stafford Hospital.

Photos: Chelsea Flower Show - the winning garden from the Australian team
Photos: Chelsea Flower Show - the winning garden from the Australian team

The Australian team won Best in Show at the Chelsea Flower Show for the first time in its history

Logos Hope heads to the Philippines
Logos Hope heads to the Philippines

OM Ships International's vessel Logos Hope has launched back into service from Hong Kong following the annual dry dock and maintenance time required for ongoing operation.

Central African Republic: Human rights violations criticised

The Catholic Church in the Central African Republic (CAR) has written a letter to the former rebel leader and new President Michel Djotodia raising concerns about his past and asking him to speak out against the suffering inflicted on civilians by his Séléka guerrillas.

Egypt must transform from \'religious rigidity to spiritual openness\'
Egypt must transform from 'religious rigidity to spiritual openness'

"We need to live by Christ's example and teach it to everyone. Your faith is able to stand against all challenges," says His Grace Bishop Thomas of Qussia and Mair Diocese in Egypt

Lords \'must have confidence\' to reject same-sex marriage bill
Lords 'must have confidence' to reject same-sex marriage bill

After the House of Commons voted to allow gay marriage in England and Wales last night, supporters of the traditional definition of marriage are looking to the House of Lords to reject the Government's bill.

Time for a \'conversation shift\' in Scotland\'s referendum debate
Time for a 'conversation shift' in Scotland's referendum debate

Scotland will next year be voting on independence but the Church of Scotland's Sally Foster-Fulton wants the ongoing conversation to move away from a "tennis match of yes and no".