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Gay Clergy Stage Rally

Gay Clergy Stage Rally

A group claiming to represent 1500 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transsexual clergy within the Church of England, is today holding an ‘Act Of Witness’ at the General Synod, it has been announced.
9th February

February 9th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Movieguide Awards Shortlist

Movieguide Awards Shortlist

By Dan WoodingASSIST News Service Dr. Ted Baehr, founder and publisher of Movieguide®, the family guide to movies and entertainment, announced today the nominees for the $100,000 Epiphany Prize for the Most Inspiring Movie of 2011 and the $100,000 Epiphany Prize for the Most Inspiring TV...
9th February

February 9th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Man to Walk 98 Miles to Raise Money for Sudan's Schools

Man to Walk 98 Miles to Raise Money for Sudan's Schools

A member of an order of Catholic laymen known as the Knights of St Columba is undertaking a gruelling 98-mile trek to raise money for schools in Sudan.
8th February

February 8th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Westminster Faith Debates Begin

Westminster Faith Debates Begin

The first Westminster Faith Debates get underway today, with discussion of religious faith in a culturally diverse society.
8th February

February 8th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

UK's First Ecumenical Free School Planned

UK's First Ecumenical Free School Planned

Planning is underway for the development of the UK’s first ecumenical Christian Academy School, in Weston-super-Mare.
8th February

February 8th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Twitter #Synod Debate

Twitter #Synod Debate

The role played by Twitter in the reporting of the Church of England’s General Synod has become a point of debate, with church figures calling for restraint in the language used in tweets.
8th February

February 8th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Act Now To Improve Internet Safety

Act Now To Improve Internet Safety

Child protection experts CCPAS (the Churches Child Protection Advisory Service), are urging churches to carry out audits, to ensure they are well placed to help young people exposed to internet dangers.
7th February

February 7th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Go LOAF For Lent

Go LOAF For Lent

Christians are being encouraged to use their LOAF during Lent, as campaigners call for a reintegration of faith and ethical living.
7th February

February 7th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Sir Cliff To Perform For The Queen

Sir Cliff To Perform For The Queen

Christian pop-legend Sir Cliff Richard is one of a host of stars lined up to perform at Buckingham Palace, for The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert.
7th February

February 7th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Evangelicals Half As Likely To Get Divorced

Evangelicals Half As Likely To Get Divorced

Despite a shortage of unmarried men in the church leading to single women having to look outside of Christian community to find a partner, as a whole evangelicals are half as likely as the general population to get divorced - according to new research.
7th February

February 7th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Marriage Event Will Be 'Live Streamed'

Marriage Event Will Be 'Live Streamed'

A major ecumenical event focussing on the importance of marriage, is set to be ‘live streamed’ over the internet, after tickets sold out.
7th February

February 7th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Anglican Covenant Opposition Gathers Momentum

Anglican Covenant Opposition Gathers Momentum

The international group 'No Anglican Covenant Coalition' has announced the appointment of popular author and Oxford University Professor Diarmaid MacCulloch, DD, as a Patron of the Coalition. The group is campaigning against the "Anglican Covenant" document which, if adopted by the 38 worldwide ...
1st February

February 1st, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Rev Woodward Speaks Out On Assisted Dying

Rev Woodward Speaks Out On Assisted Dying

The highly emotive and contentious debate around assisted dying hit the headlines again in January after The Commission on Assisted Dying published its controversial report.
1st February

February 1st, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Coventry Cathedral Offer 'International Reconciliation' Internships

Coventry Cathedral Offer 'International Reconciliation' Internships

Coventry Cathedral are looking for graduates for join an International Reconciliation internship. The new scheme, which starts in August, aims to help believers understand reconciliation and peacebuilding as part of Christian mission. Participants will take part in a guiding reading prog...
31st January

January 31st, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Charity of the Month: The Leprosy Mission

Charity of the Month: The Leprosy Mission

Modern medicine has bought countless benefits to our world. As healthcare systems have rapidly improved over the last century, millions have reaped the benefits. But sadly, there are still thousands of people suffering from curable diseases. Today is World Leprosy Day.
29th January

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'Leper' Film Slur Scrapped After Campaign

'Leper' Film Slur Scrapped After Campaign

A new film by the makers of Wallace and Grommit, has had to axe a scene which makes a joke about people with leprosy, after a complaint by campaigners.
27th January

January 27th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Simon Cross

Student Union Passes Pro Choice Motion

Student Union Passes Pro Choice Motion

A motion by University College London's (UCL) Student Union which demands balance is given to abortion issues has been passed.
26th January

January 26th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Bronte Church Still Fundraising After Setback

Bronte Church Still Fundraising After Setback

The church where novelist sisters Charlotte and Emily Bronte are buried has had to continue its fundraising after the cost of repairs rose by £50,000 last week. 
23rd January

January 23rd, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Methodists send funds to beleaguered Nigerian church

Methodists send funds to beleaguered Nigerian church

The Methodist Church in the UK is sending a grant of £10,000 to churches in Nigeria.
23rd January

January 23rd, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

Church Weddings Increase by 4%

Church Weddings Increase by 4%

The number of couples choosing to tie the knot in the Anglican Church increased by 4% in 2010.
20th January

January 20th, 2012 - Posted & Written by Sam Hailes

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