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Posted: 05 Jun 2008 @ 00:00

Winning voice

Zoe Oputah, 15, from South Bermondsey in London, has won Christian Aid's gospel-singing competition. She beat off the challenge of 35 other acts in a nationwide talent contest, which culminated in a final sing-off at the Commonwealth Church in Mayfair, in London. She will now feature on a new album, Acoustic Gospel II, and proceeds from it will go to Christian Aid projects around the world.

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Raising the C of E's Spirit level

The Charismatic movement has had a powerful and growing influence on the Church of England over the past 50 years. Ted Harrison traces its effect Subscribe to read more

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Repent, report, and reconcile

The C of E needs much more robust child-protection policies, argues Anne Lawrence Subscribe to read more

Thu 23 May 13 @ 12:33
Story just up on our website - Bishop of #Woolwich expresses shock at murder of soldier: http://t.co/vRsNn987Ln
Thu 23 May 13 @ 9:46
London faith representatives deplore #Woolwich attack: http://t.co/HWl9dyL3aA