British Isles
Tuesday, 05 February 2013 11:38
Rise in post-traumatic stress disorder rates among British troops
New diagnoses of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in British service personnel have increased, official figures show. A total of 94 members of the armed forces were newly registered as suffering the disorder between July and September…
Tuesday, 05 February 2013 11:36
Justin Welby confirmed as Archbishop of Canterbury
The Bishop of Durham, the Right Reverend Justin Welby, has officially become the Archbishop of Canterbury at a ceremony, known as the ‘Confirmation of Election’, which took place in the context of an act of worship…
Tuesday, 05 February 2013 11:34
Church of England raises fears over future of RE in schools
The Bishop of Oxford, the Church’s lead spokesman on education issues, said ministers viewed the subject as a “scary nuisance”, despite retaining a legal requirement for schools to teach it. The Rt Rev John Pritchard’s warning…
Tuesday, 05 February 2013 11:32
NHS campaign asks Christians to give blood
A new NHS campaign is being launched today asking the church to increase the number of blood and organ donors in the UK. The Fleshandblood campaign is sponsored by Give.net and has the support of the…
Thursday, 31 January 2013 17:22
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR MARRIAGE – SUNDAY 3 FEBRUARY
Please will you pray earnestly as we enter a crucial period in the campaign to defend the true meaning of marriage? And can you encourage your church to join our National Day of Prayer for Marriage…
Thursday, 31 January 2013 17:12
Homeless sign up for Recovery College
An innovative college for homeless people in London, the first of its kind in the country, is attracting hundreds of students. Recovery College, set up in Southwark by St Mungo's charity, is providing courses which improve…