CPO Central Storieshttp://www.cpo.org.uk/StoriesRss.ashxStories from CPO Central.en-gbLocalNationalInternationalPersonalhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=375http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=375LocalNorth London church's paid-for parking funds local community projectsAll Saints Church in Islington has raised more than £140,000 in much-needed funds for community projects, simply by renting out its parking spaces ...Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=374http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=374NationalConference to tackle 'two weaknesses' hampering fight against child abuseChristian ministries are to join forces to host an international safeguarding conference aimed at tackling blind spots preventing churches and statutory agencies working most effectively together ...Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=373http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=373NationalPrayer vigil for Syria planned for WestminsterA unique prayer meeting on the steps of Westminster Abbey tomorrow (11 May) will form the focus of a prayer vigil in support of the people of Syria ... Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=371http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=371LocalDundee youthwork: Hot Chocolate sprinkled with loveCharis Robertson explains how a pioneering project in Scotland is giving young people a hope and a future ...Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=372http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=372LocalWorship on the waterways: church, pub and boaters join forces for missionWhen a Derbyshire pub landlord revealed he’d attended church as a teenager, an unlikely partnership was formed. Ian White reports on how boaters are sharing their faith on the waterways ...Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=368http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=368LocalCathedral launches innovation centre to 'unlock entrepreneurial talents'The pioneering Cathedral Innovation Centre (CIC) at Portsmouth’s Anglican cathedral is seeking to develop a network of similar ventures across the UK ...Sat, 04 May 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=369http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=369InternationalGig night gives Josie open mic to share music and international needsA law student who won an opportunity to travel to India with The Leprosy Mission is spreading news of disease, disability and discrimination to music lovers at a gig night in Manchester ...Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=367http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=367National'Hark the Herald' composer Charles Wesley's letters publishedThe private letters of the composer of some of the world’s most popular hymns have been published, providing a rare glimpse into the birth of Methodism ...Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=364http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=364Personal"I said to God: 'if you're there you've got to help me now because I've had it'"The widow of entertainment legend Roy Castle once thought good deeds could earn her a place in heaven. Then she met Jesus ...Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=366http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=366NationalFresh help and advice available for rural churchesA new resource for rural churches giving guidance on training has just gone live at the Arthur Rank Centre website ...Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=365http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=365LocalWelsh revival: 'the presence of Christ was so evident'Two churches in different areas of South Wales report how they have seen God at work in amazing ways ...Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=318http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=318NationalChristian Heritage Week to launch in JuneA mission worker is hoping that churches across the UK will join in National Christian Heritage week this June to remember the past and celebrate Christianity in our communities ...Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=363http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=363PersonalWhy the answer to the UK's adoption and fostering needs ... could be the ChurchAdoptive dad and foster parent KRISH KANDIAH explains why more Christians should consider opening their hearts and homes to vulnerable children ...Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=359http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=359NationalPray for the world of the arts and entertainmentThe Olivier Awards will be announced on Sunday 28 April, so what better opportunity than to pray for the world of the arts and entertainment, says Christians in Entertainment ...Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=360http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=360NationalLiverpool: cathedral cafe-style service develops web resource to encourage othersThe team behind Zone2, the weekly all age café style service at Liverpool Cathedral, have put online resources together to help churches do something similar ...Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=358http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=358InternationalThousands of European students hear the gospel in 25-city campaignAn ambitious campaign of outreach in cities across Europe led by Christian student ministries is seeking to turn the tables on secularism ...Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=357http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=357NationalCompelled by love: Heidi Baker to speak at new LST lectureHeidi Baker of Iris Ministries will be coming to London on 6 May to deliver the Inaugural LST Deo-Gloria Lecture ...Sat, 13 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=356http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=356NationalOrgan donors on the up but Church urged to get more involvedThe fleshandblood campaign has welcomed news of increasing organ donors and urged the Church to meet the need for still more ...Fri, 12 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=354http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=354NationalChristian writing in a digital age: blog competition announcedThe Association of Christian Writers and the BIGBible project are launching a blog post writing competition on the theme of Christian Writing in a Digital Age ...Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=353http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=353NationalSussex worship conference set to 'release worship to the poor'A weekend of worship, teaching and ministry with a particular focus on 'releasing worship to the poor' is lined up on 15-17 November at Mission Worship 2013 in Eastbourne ...Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=352http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=352NationalYouth charity XLP launches national mentoring projectChurches can have a major impact on the lives of vulnerable young people through mentoring, believes XLP founder Patrick Regan ...Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=351http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=351InternationalPakistan: joy as blasphemy case Christian Younis Masih is released on appealPakistan Christian Younis Masih, who had been sentenced to death for blasphemy, has been released on appeal ...Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=349http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=349LocalLeicester: crowds flock to passionate Easter dramaCrowds of thousands braved Good Friday’s cold weather to witness Leicester’s Christ in the Centre event, and were rewarded with a passionate retelling of the Easter story ...Tue, 02 Apr 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=342http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=342LocalTraining day for those involved in care of older peopleSouth East London based Christian charity Mission Care is running a training day this summer for people involved in the pastoral support of older people...Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=347http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=347NationalOnly one in eight mentions Jesus when asked about EasterA survey conducted by vouchercloud.com reveals over two thirds of UK residents think of Easter eggs and the Easter Bunny first ... Fri, 29 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=348http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=348NationalMajority of Christians in Britain and Europe not going to church over Easter - pollMost Christians in Britain and several European countries surveyed by YouGov will not be attending church services over the Easter weekend ...Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=346http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=346LocalYorkshire radio audience to hear the Easter Passion in HindiListeners to an Asian radio station in West Yorkshire are set to hear about Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection, thanks to media charity HCJB Global and Radio Worldwide ...Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=344http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=344NationalAgency marks 25 years of sharing Christian faith with Luke's gospel campaignThe Christian Enquiry Agency is celebrating 25 years of giving free, confidential, reliable information about the Christian faith to anyone who wants to know ...Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=338http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=338NationalChanging people from the inside outChurch Army's new campaign, Inside Out, has been transforming lives on a North Yorkshire estate. Here's how ...Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Zhttp://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=341http://www.cpo.org.uk/inspiration/your-stories?storyaction=view&storyid=341LocalLiverpool: cathedrals join forces to launch new food bankLiverpool’s two Cathedrals have teamed up with city centre faith partners to launch the Hope+ Foodbank ...Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:00:00 Z