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Bishop George Bell's reputation could be restored after an official review in the Church's handling of abuse allegations is expected to be critical of how the CofE handled the case.

The Diocese in Europe’s pro-cathedral in Malta received a boost when Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales, opened its new visitors centre.

In today's world, where science and religion are often assumed to be in conflict, Robert Grosseteste reminds us that they aren't.

Marcia Dixon profiles some Kingdom pioneers as we celebrate Black History Month in the UK

The Voice 8 October 2017

There aren't many darker visions of the future than the one offered by Blade Runner.

Christians are among the targets of a satirical online game designed in the midst of America's continuing mass-shooting epidemic.

A mass grave with the bodies of 21 Coptic Christians beheaded in Libya has been found, according to the country's interior ministry.

What will it take for future generations to become passionate about global mission? What will it take for the church to re-imagine her place in God’s plan of redemption? What will inspire the next wave of reformation, renewal and revival in New Zealand and beyond?

The answer: STORY.

Stories are what free our imaginations and enable us to dream in new ways. Story is what shapes how we see the world. And story is how we can ensure people not only know about mission, but see themselves a part of it!

We’re looking for a new Communications Officer who can help us capture stories of mission and convey them in a transformative way. You’ll be responsible for planning, editing and overseeing the production of a variety of mission publications that help tell the story of NZCMS and our work today. This requires both creativity and an eye for detail.

 

A job description can be downloaded by clicking here.

For more information please email Janet@nzcms.org.nz

Have you ever wondered why there are times in our lives when our faith doesn't seem to work? Like, you've been praying and doing your best to wait on God but nothing really happens? Let's talk about that.

Women who avoid meat during pregnancy increase the chances of their children being hooked on drugs and alcohol, according to a new study.

Tens of thousands of people have taken part in a controversial prayer event for the salvation of Poland and the world.

Her young daughter Sadie was crying with worry because it might affect her mom's voice. 'You use that voice to tell people about Jesus,' she said.

US President Donald Trump is warning 'only one thing will work' in dealing with North Korea after previous administrations had talked to Pyongyang without results.

Hurricane Nate slammed into the Mississippi coast on Sunday with destructive winds and torrential rains that flooded streets and highways throughout the region as the fast-moving Category 1 storm made landfall.

The Legionaries of Christ, a Catholic religious order which fell into disgrace after the discovery that its founder was a sexual abuser with a secret family, has been hit by fresh scandal with revelations that the head of its Rome seminary fathered two children.

The mother-of-12 said she had to believe God would get her through after her son Zechariah took his own life a few days ago.

Archbishop Suheil Dawani of Jerusalem and the Middle East has briefed his fellow Anglican Primates on his province’s reconciliation ministry. The Archbishop, whose own diocese takes in the countries of Jordan, Palestine, Israel, Syria and Lebanon; and whose province includes Iran, Cyprus and the Gulf, and Egypt with North Africa and the Horn of Africa, has considerable experience of reconciliation work.

ACNS 6 October 2017

A new global commission to “bring mutual understanding and build trust where there is ignorance, fear and hostility” between different faith groups has been launched today at the Anglican Communion’s Primates’ Meeting in Canterbury, England. The new Anglican Inter Faith Commission had been requested by members of the Anglican Consultative Council when they met in Lusaka last year. Today, primates from 33 Anglican provinces heard how the new body had now been established.

ACNS. 6 October 2017

Growing up I always wanted to be a newsreader or a diplomat. My primary school teacher, Miss Penrose, was convinced I’d be a nurse or a teacher and she got it right, in part - I was a teacher, secondary RE, for almost 10 years. I loved teaching and never thought I’d do anything else. So it came as a complete shock when quite unexpectedly I felt a call to ordained ministry. Full time vicaring. Being a priest. Kate Bottley. Church of England facebook page. 3 October 2017

A PRIMATE from the Global South, in office for just over a year and praised for “eschewing doctrinal disputes” in order to focus on poverty, was the main speaker for much of the final Primates’ Meeting press conference on Friday.

Madeleine Davies. Church Times. 6 October 2017