Eunice K. Y. Or
World Relief Supports Church Network for Indonesia Tsunami Aid
Today is the twelfth day since the catastrophic tsunami in South East Asia, and aid workers have been working day and night with little rest in efforts to save more survivors. Food, water...
WCC Week of Prayer 2005 Focuses on Slovakia Churches
The traditional annual event of the World Council of Churches’ (WCC), the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2005 is set on 18th - 25th January with the focus set to be on Slovakia. Christian communities all over the world will be involved in prayers...
World Mission and Evangelism Consultation set for Rome
A preliminary consultation for the Conference on World Mission and Evangelism (CWME) organised by the World Council of Churches (WCC) will be held from 19th-25th January in Rome, Italy...
Epiphany - Christians Celebrate the Forgotten Feast
6th January is the 12th day since Christmas on 25th December. In the traditional Christian calendar, it is known as the day of Epiphany, which is treated by many as just as important as the observance of the birth of Christ...
Britian Observes EU's Call for Silence for Asian Tsunami Victims
Today in the UK, flags were flown at half mast on government buildings and at Buckingham Palace. A three-minute silence to mourn the victims of the Asian tsunami took place at 12:00 (GMT)...
Churches Support Moment of Silence across Europe for Asian Tsunami Victims
A moment of mourning for the victims of the Asian tsunami started on 5th January. Millions of people in all member states of the European Union observed a three-minute silence at 12:00 (GMT)...
UK Pushes to Freeze Debts of Tsunami Countries
A worrying concern over the world debts owed by the nations affected by the tsunami in south east Asia has been foreseen by the UK government ministers. The already-weak economies of many...
Pope: Overcome Evil with Good on World Peace Day
Responding to the theme of World Peace Day this year "Do Not Be Overcome by Evil, but Overcome Evil with Good", Pope John Paul II urged believers of all faiths to promote peace through dialogue, justice and forgiveness. The Pope urged Christians, believers of diverse religions and all those who accept...
Tsunami Aid Reaches Isolated Areas
A week after the Indian Ocean earthquake, the death toll is still rising to 140,000. Amid the fervent prayers from all over the world offered to the victims on the New Year day, the UN says it is hopeful the world will be able...
First offerings of 2005 to God in Biggest Christian New Year Celebration
As all Britons received the New Year, rushing for massive fireworks shows, drinking and dancing on the streets, some 20,000 Christians chose to offer up the first precious time of year to God in church...
All Faiths Join Together in Prayer for Tsunami Victims
Religious leaders across the world, while anticipating the hope of the New Year, have not been able to neglect the present reality of hardship. In Malaysia, religious leaders of all faiths have held a mass multi-faith memorial service...
United in Sorrow for New Year to Speed up Tsunami Relief
Under the gloom of the horrific Indian Ocean tsunami, New Year festivities were turned into mourning for millions of survivors in South East Asia. As the death toll continues to rise past 125,000, world leaders are stepping up plans for a global effort to provide more aid...
New Dutch Bible Widely Publicised through Successful Campaign
The United Bible Societies (UBS) has reported the successful story of publicising the new translated Dutch Bible, which will become the standard version for the entire Dutch-speaking region in Europe...
Spanish Church Steps Up Campaign against Same-Sex Marriage
The Catholic Church in Spain recently organised a day of protest on the 26th December to declare their stern opposition to the legalisation of same-sex marriage...
Denominational Organisations Lead Relief Effort to Asia Quake Survivors
Three days after the devastating tsunami in the Indian Ocean, the death toll has risen above 70,000. Aid agencies and Western countries are stepping up efforts to help survivors of the earthquake in terms of finance, human resources and supplies...
"Make Poverty History" Spirit Soaring High in Britain
In just a few days, the New Year will come, which will give the UK an important role in world mission. Highlighted in the agenda is the Make Poverty History campaign launched in the UK by more than 100 charities, trade unions and aid agencies worldwide...