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WCC invites Churches to join Seven Weeks for Water

The WCC has invited churches, faith-based organisations and individuals around the world to join a “pilgrimage towards water justice”

03 March 2014

Women bishops: Yorkshire first to vote for fast-track scheme

Yorkshire has become the first place to vote for women to become bishops by the end of the year

03 March 2014

Archbishop Holgate's Fundraiser for Fikelela

10 students and 2 staff from Archbishop Holgate Church of England Academy will take around 250 football shirts with them to South Africa next month as part of their ongoing link with the Diocese of Cape Town over the last decade. 

28 February 2014

Expansion of Near Neighbours programme 'gives huge opportunities' says Archbishop Justin

During a visit to a community centre in South London this morning, the Archbishop of Canterbury praised the Near Neighbours programme and its grassroots approach to creating community ties across cultural and religious boundaries

28 February 2014

2020 Vision – The Time Is Now conference

People from all over Wales will gather for a landmark conference later this year to share ideas on the future of the Church in Wales.

28 February 2014

Children's Society celebrates helping to win more support for young carers

Have a look at how we were helped young carers in England get the support they need.

26 February 2014

Actor Natalie Portman visits Kids 4 Peace in Jerusalem

On Thursday the 20th of February K4P Jerusalem had the pleasure to welcome actress and activist Natalie Portman to our offices.

26 February 2014

Vicar giving up food for Lent in solidarity with poor

A Church of England vicar is fasting for lent, drinking only water and a single daily glass of fruit juice in solidarity with Britain’s poor

26 February 2014

Ukraine: Stories of faith, hope and love amid the grief

The people of Ukraine are facing a long road back to peace and normality after the shockingly violent protests of recent months.

25 February 2014

'Elvis' crosses the line for peace in Belfast

An English priest has brought over his Elvis gospel-tribute act to walk and sing along the peace walls of Belfast.

25 February 2014