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[Sewanee] The School of Theology, the University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee, has entered into a partnership with Westcott House, Cambridge, U.K.

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The Bishop of Chelmsford the Rt Revd Stephen Cottrell has praised the vital legacy of the London Games saying in his own diocese – home to the Olympic Park and Village – and beyond, the Games are having an important impact on community life.

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By Jo Siedlecka, ENInews

As the 2012 London Olympic Games winds toward its conclusion on 12 August, so-called "street pastors" have been helping visitors make sense of an event spread over 13 venues in the British capital.

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By Michael Evans, Earth Times

There is little need for constant reminders of the need to conserve energy. Every citizen in every country needs to save energy and use it sparingly. Alternative sources of energy need to be developed and existing "clean" forms of energy need to be more widely utilised.

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By staff writers at Ekklesia

Co-operation may be a natural thing, but it isn't easy. It requires a real willingness to work together across different world views. That was the message of keynote speaker Dr Stephen Cherry, from the Anglican Diocese of Durham, as he helped launch the 2012 Festival of Spirituality and Peace in Edinburgh.

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By Peter Stanford, The Telegraph

All Saints, Waterden, stands in splendid isolation in the middle of a field in a hidden valley 10 miles from the north Norfolk coast. It is a 1,000-year-old Anglo-Saxon village church without a village – but even if it has lost its original purpose, it remains picture postcard perfect, a Grade I-listed gem in a landscape that carries those who happen upon it back through the centuries.

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By Church of England Communications Office

A scheme in Norwich Diocese which gives broadband access to remote rural communities has been highlighted as an example of best practice in a report released today from the Lords Communcations Committee, which says the Government’s broadband strategy must not leave communities behind.

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The Church of England has published an inspection report on the Lancashire and Cumbria Theological Partnership.

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[Church of England] The key to unlock the transformation of Auckland Castle has been turned, with the ownership of Auckland Castle and the Zurbaran paintings being transferred from the Church Commissioners to new trusts.

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We’re into the last of a four week UN conference on an Arms Trade Treaty in New York. It is a hugely important conference because, unbelievably, there are no global rules for the arms trade.

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[Diocese of London] Visitors to the 2012 Olympics will be able to escape one of the busiest periods the capital has ever seen by exploring its rich Christian heritage. The Diocese of London has published a guide to walking tours of the city's places of tranquillity, prayer and historic interest. All over London, churches will open their doors to visitors throughout the Games.

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By Rowan Williams [Guardian] finds a beautiful and magisterial early history still leaves some puzzles unsolved.

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By David Morgan [Knutsford Guardian ]A Knutsford church is marking the historic day when everything changed for Christianity in England.

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By Ellen Teague Independent catholic news The increasing using of drones – armed unmanned aerial vehicles - in modern hi-tech warfare was challenged at seminar in London on 12 July organised by Pax Christi.

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Young people from the Dioceses of Liverpool and Virginia are celebrating new friendships as they reflect on time together as part of a unique, two year long pilgrimage.

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Quakers in Britain welcome the decision yesterday by the Church of England General Synod to support the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI).

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Launching Sharing Eden, a handbook to sustainable living

Leading UK Jewish, Christian and Muslim environmentalists have come together to launch Sharing Eden – a unique handbook that uses the teachings of the Abrahamic faiths to encourage a greener lifestyle for all.

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The Church of England has given its final approval to draft legislation banning clergy and church staff from membership in racist organisations.

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From November this year, USPG will be changing its name to United Society, to be known as 'Us'.

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A priest who was one of the first women to be ordained 18 years ago has now seen her daughter ordained.

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