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Durham Diocese searching for its next bishop
The Diocese of Durham is in the process of selecting its next bishop following the departure of Archbishop Justin Welby.
Pastor beheaded in Tanzania
Mathayo Kachili, pastor of the Pentecostal Assemblies of God church in Buseresere, Tanzania, was reportedly beheaded by a group of religious extremists in an attack on the church on 11 February.
Egypt: Copts protest church attack
Hundreds of Copts rallied on Sunday evening February 17 against the torching of St Georges church in Sarsena on February 15, as well as the escalation of destruction of churches by Muslims.

Social media teaching kids about needs of others
More than half of teenagers say social media sites like Facebook and Twitter have made them more aware of the needs of others.

Bishop supports Street Child World Cup
The Bishop of London is fundraising for the Amos Trust and Street Child World Cup throughout Lent.

The God who saves, redeems, restores, heals
While it takes a few conversations with some people to uncover their life's true passion, it takes roughly thirty seconds when talking with worship leader Christine D'Clario.
Anglican exploration of Christian attitudes to the Holy Land available online
A document to help Anglicans around the world to engage more deeply with and become more informed about the issues surrounding the situation in the Holy Land is now online and will soon be available to buy as a book.

Greenbelt Festival announces first headliners
Amadou and Mariam, and Lemar are the first headlining acts to be announced for this year's Greenbelt Festival.

Researcher uncovers origins of rare hymn book
A University of Manchester professor has spent the last two years researching what he believes to be the only surviving copy of a Chartist hymn book.

Hunger exists in UK too, says church group
The head of Church Action on Poverty has warned hunger is becoming an increasing reality for families in the UK.
UK must support UN peace deal for Congo
Christian Aid is looking to the UK Government to support a peace and security deal for the Democratic Republic of Congo and Great Lakes.
Church concern over tensions on Korean peninsula
The World Council of Churches has called for urgent talks to restore stability to the Korean peninsula.
New Anglican director for reconciliation
The Archbishop of Canterbury has appointed Canon David Porter as Director for Reconciliation at Lambeth Palace.
Churches concerned over child poverty measure
Four Churches have criticised Government proposals to change the way child poverty is measured in the UK.

Stop moaning, start doing, says Archbishop
Instead of complaining about the ills of society, people can take action to bring about change, the Archbishop of York has said.

Kenya ordination for Sheffield minister
The minister of a church plant in Sheffield has been ordained in Kenya.