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A recent report by Christians Against Poverty (CAP), called Changing Perceptions has revealed that the financial problems of parents can have a profound effect on their children’s future relationship with money.  More than one in four of CAP’s current clients grew up in a household badly affected by debt. It seems that money worries are...

Four people were killed in a recent attack on a church in Burkina Faso. It was the fourth deadly assault by Islamist militants on Christians in the region in four weeks. A heavily armed gang attacked in the town of Toulfe, 240 km north-west of the capital Ouagadougou, while the congregation worshipped. Local sources said...

The choir of St Bride’s Church Fleet Street gave the first ever performance on Rogation Sunday of A song for the Season of Creation, written for churches to include in their creationtide services later this year. A recording produced with the support of the CofE’s Mission and Public Affairs is available at http://www.stbrides.com/webcast/2019/05/a-song-for-the-season-of-creation.php The song...

The secrets hidden within Winchester Cathedral’s mortuary chests are gradually being unlocked as part of an on-going research project supported by the Dean and Chapter of Winchester Cathedral. It has long been believed that the six mortuary chests contain the mortal remains of pre-Conquest kings and bishops, but for many years this has merely been...

Bible Society has launched a regular magazine called Lyfe Journal.  It’s stated aim is to provide ‘inspirational articles and activities to help you deepen your faith’. It is aimed at people who “love to engage with their faith in a more thoughtful way, but who don’t have the time to read long books.” And so...

A New Song for the Season of Creation Bishop welcomes report calling for a long-term rural strategy Bishop calls for partnership to teach Relationship and Sex Education New Commission on Housing, Church and Community Bishops welcome new online safety laws Funding repairs is ‘top problem’ facing churches More churches than pubs The Church of England...

Singers of all kinds will have a new song to sing this autumn – a ‘Song for the Season of Creation’ (1st Sept – 4th Oct). It was commissioned by the Church of England’s Environment Working Group, which hopes that in churches across the country “we can get a large number singing on Sunday 1st...

The Bishop of St Albans, Dr Alan Smith, has welcomed the recent publication of a report from the House of Lords Rural Economy Committee. He said: “As we approach a post-Brexit landscape, we must be conscious how vulnerable our rural communities are and make sure their interests are protected in any future Government action.” The...

The Church of England’s lead Bishop for Education, Stephen Conway, has welcomed new guidance on Relationship and Sex Education, which recently came before the House of Lords for approval. Writing in the Tes, Bishop Stephen, who is the Bishop of Ely, said: “Relationships are at the core of what it means to be human. “For Christians,...

The housing crisis is to be the subject of a major new Commission, recently launched by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby. Academics, housing experts and theologians are to meet over an 18-month period to examine how the Church of England can build on its own work in housing and contribute to the national debate...

Church of England bishops have welcomed the recent publication of a Government White Paper, including plans to impose substantial fines against social media companies that breach their duty of care towards the vulnerable. The Bishop of Gloucester, Rachel Treweek, who in 2016 launched a campaign (#liedentity) to encourage a safer online environment, said: “The new...

A new online poll has revealed the top five problems facing the UK’s church buildings. In the poll, run on the National Churches Trust’s website, people were asked to identify what they thought was the biggest problem facing the UK’s church buildings. The top problems were identified as: Not enough money available for repairs – (identified...