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Japan earthquake victims remembered at Southwark Cathedral service

More than 200 origami doves were placed on the altar steps of Southwark Cathedral during a service to remember victims of Japan's earthquake and tsunami three years on from the disaster.

18 March 2014

Anglican Communion's Eco-bishops' intiative begins to take shape

Bishops have been invited to together discern the Communion's witness and mission in the face of climate change and environmental degradation.

17 March 2014

Ireland: New online Christian bookshop established

Following the closure of a physical bookshop, its former manager has taken the stock online.

17 March 2014

Christians face "grave dilemma" in Bahrain

The 623rd and final burial plot was filled following a funeral in the Christian Cemetery in Salmabad at the weekend.

17 March 2014

England: Anglican legal advisor named Queen's Chaplain

The legal adviser to the Anglican Consultative Council and the Archbishop of Canterbury has been appointed as a Chaplain to Queen Elizabeth II.

17 March 2014

Anglicans, Roman Catholics and Muslims sign historic agreement to combat human trafficking, slavery

For the first time in history, Roman Catholics, Anglicans and Muslims have joined forces in a project to “inspire practical and spiritual action” to combat modern slavery and human trafficking.

17 March 2014

Egypt: First meeting of imam-priest 2014 exchange

The Imam-Priest exchange initiative for 2014 opened at Al Azhar al Shereef, at the invitation of the Grand Imam.

13 March 2014

Plans for new Church school are announced

The Anglican Diocese of Durham has started consultation on plans for a new Church school.

13 March 2014

New research shows light and sound can help churches burdened with bats

The results of a three year research programme on managing large bat colonies in churches has revealed that lights and acoustic devices have a role to play in directing of bats away from churches.

13 March 2014

Wales: Church group awarded cash for WW1 project

The Friends of a Penarth church have received £9,200 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for their project   ‘World War One Roll of Honour - Restoration and Remembrance’.

11 March 2014