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- A year after its launch, the Church of England’s award-winning Alexa skill has been asked more than 75,000 questions, according to recent data. The smart speaker skill was originally launched with prayers, explanations of the Christian faith and details of where to find the nearest church for local events and services based on location. The...Church of England Alexa skill asked 75,000 questions in first year
- A new report has revealed for the first time that one person is dying every 30 seconds in developing countries from diseases and illnesses caused by plastic pollution and uncollected rubbish dumped or burnt near their homes. The new figures were released in No Time to Waste: Tackling the Plastic Pollution Crisis Before it’s Too...Sir David Attenborough backs major new report on plastics from Tearfund
- The Bishop of Birmingham, the Rt Rev David Urquhart, Convenor of the Lords Spiritual, has responded to Theresa May’s departure. He said: “Theresa May has given dedicated and committed public service to the country during very difficult times. I wish her and Philip well as they prepare for life beyond Downing Street. “I am especially...Farewell to Prime Minister Theresa May
- Christians have called on PM Narendra Modi to guarantee religious freedom in India, following the recent Indian elections which saw a landslide victory for the nationalist BJP. The tightening nationalist grip on India is concerning Christians who are suffering increasing violence at the hands of extremists. Christians warn that religious polarisation in India is now...Indian nationalist landslide could increase attacks against Christians
- Four Church of England cathedrals have benefited from a cash injection of over £8m to help them engage with their communities through imaginative outreach, arts, heritage and learning projects, thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Leicester, Lichfield, Newcastle and Worcester Cathedrals announced awards from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for a wide range of...English cathedrals celebrate £8m National Lottery funding boost
- Despite a challenging year for investment markets, the Church Commissioners have reported a positive return of 1.8% in 2018. The value of the Commissioners’ investment fund now stands at £8.2bn. Holdings in strategic land, private equity, timber, infrastructure and indirect real estate combined to help to keep the fund’s performance in positive territory. Over the...Church Commissioners for England achieve a positive return of 1.8% for 2018
- 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...One in four people in debt were born into money struggles
- 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...Four Christians killed in church by Islamist militants
- 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...First performance of a Song for the Season of Creation
- 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...Winchester Cathedral’s Mortuary Chests Unlocked
- 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...Lyfe Journal: a helpful way of learning about the Christian faith
- 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...News (all) for June 2019