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40 churches have been taking part in a trial of contactless giving, offering worshippers hand-held terminals in order to process their donations.  It is all part of an effort to encourage today’s increasingly cashless congregations to donate electronically. As the Rev Dr David Evans of Rugeley, in the Midlands, explains, ‘it’s a way that most...

The BBC has recently pledged to ‘raise our game’ on religion by increasing the portrayal of all faiths in mainstream shows The corporation said it would ‘enhance’ the representation of religion on TV and radio dramas and documentaries.  It said it would also create a new global religious affairs team, headed by a religion editor,...

News The BBC to increase coverage of religion Now you can text your ‘tithe’ New catechism Care for your own church building End Hunger campaign targets the UK’s ‘food insecure’ families Persecution trends for 2018: concerns include China, Nigeria and India   Where did the church roof go?! When terror strikes Church pledges £24 million for...

News   Editor:  There are not many current church ‘news’ stories that will still be relevant for your readers in the New Year, but here is a possible selection…. British want cathedrals and churches protected for future generations, new poll reveals Homophobic, biphobic and transphobic (HBT) bullying tackled in new guidance Cut stake on Fixed...

News   Christmas 2017 – #GodWithUs Bible Society launches Christmas film for children Prime Minister backs Church of England drive to eradicate modern slavery Church of England reaches more than a million on social media every month A Christmas gift with a difference! Rohingya Refugee Crisis Appeal Nine out of ten say that mission is...

News   Remember, remember the 5th November – and pray for the Persecuted Church Time to pray for the Persecuted Church IRAQ – UN Security Council agrees to investigate genocide by Islamic State Open Doors asks UK churches to pray and petition for Christians in Iraq and Syria Christian Aid launches Rohingya Crisis Appeal Number...

CRE goes back for the future Christmas HOPE – order some now! Christian Aid responds to those suffering in South Asia floods Religious Studies can lead to a ‘very bright’ future Bishops’ concern over benefits freeze Homelessness:  a growing problem Continued concern over gambling machines Rapid response of chaplains to Hurricane Harvey Celebrate Harvest with...

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