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Why science matters to faith, and where to start

Why science matters to faith, and where to start

Wider communication of studies in science and religion is essential, argues Richard Cheetham, who suggests how to go about it

Justice that the G8 summit can bring

Tax evasion is a problem that cheats the poor of their rights, says Elaine Storkey

As if people mattered, 40 years on

As if people mattered, 40 years on

E. F. Schumacher's ideas still need to be reckoned with, argues Clare Bryden

Offering hope, not just empathy

Offering hope, not just empathy

Churches need to win back funerals from civil celebrants, says Robert Atwell

Repent, report, and reconcile

Repent, report, and reconcile

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

Who exactly is it that needs help?

Peter Graystone:  I wish God's blessing on everyone who has knocked on doors this week, asking people to give. It is the most worthwhile thing you will do this month. 

The tax minefield that now confronts PCCs

The tax minefield that now confronts PCCs

For tax purposes, are church musicians, bell-ringers, and others employees, self-employed, or neither? Gavin Drake investigates

Building a compassionate society

Building a compassionate society

Brendan McCarthy explains why the C of E supports the law against assisting suicide

The secret behind church growth in Tanzania

The secret behind church growth in Tanzania

Christians in England can learn from the exponential increase in parishes in the diocese of Mara, says Stephen Spencer

Good riddance, National Service

Good riddance, National Service

Fifty years after the final demob,  Bob Holman considers the lessons learned

Be paid as you learn: it would revolutionise life

Be paid as you learn: it would revolutionise life

Earning money for continuing education could address problems of benefits, unemployment, and stimulation, argues John Drewry

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Offering hope, not just empathy

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Fri 24 May 13 @ 17:13
Kirk votes to allow parishes to opt out over gay ministers - @GavinDrake reports: http://t.co/hzU1v7sKto

Fri 24 May 13 @ 17:03
Welby and bishops build bridges after #Woolwich murder: http://t.co/OXzRdwyBeA