Eunice K. Y. Or
Reaching Out to Third World AIDS Victims
The UK Government has published a report entitled, “Taking Action - the UK’s strategy for tackling HIV and AIDS in the developing world” on 20 July. Christian Aid has expressed its support...
Anglicans Debate over Women Bishop Ordination
During the General Synod last week, a progress report on the theology of women in the episcopate sparked up a fervent debate. Most Anglicans stand on the extreme sides...
Miracle on the Streets of Southampton
From 28 June til 4 July, 'Miracle Street' will be on its mission tour in Millbrook, Southampton. Miracle Street, an evangelical ministry, aims to bring the church to people through promoting activities on the street...
United Bible Society is Prepared for the European Summer of Sport
This summer, as the Euro 2004 and Olympics Games are held in Portugal and Greece respectively, many Christian outreaches have regarded this as a great opportunity to spread the Gospel...
World Blood Donor Day Celebrated on 14 June
14 June 2004 is a special day; World Blood Donor Day is dedicated to give thanks to voluntary non-remunerated blood donors. It also provides a special opportunity for...
WCC Proposes International Year of Indigenous Languages in 2006
In the light of the increasing awareness of the indigenous issues from the WCC Indigenous Peoples Programme, the WCC has called for an UN-sponsored “International Year of Indigenous Languages” in 2006...
New Religious Freedom Laws Reveal the Question of True Christian Faith among Finns
According to Archbishop Jukka Paarma of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland (ELCF), new religious laws enacted in Finland have lead to a decrease in church membership...
Danish Lutheran Pastor Suspended for Spreading Weeds among Congregations
A Lutheran church minister in Denmark proclaimed false teachings among the congregations which are totally in contradiction to the general Christian belief and Lutheranism ...
New Commissioner of the UK Salvation Army Addresses Membership Crisis
The new leader of the Salvation Army in the UK and Ireland has commenced this week. Upon taking up his new appointment on 1 June 2004...
WCC to meet 'Action by Christians for the Abolition of Torture' (ACAT) in Geneva
The international day for supporting victims of torture is on 26th June. Representatives from the organising group ACAT will meet with the General Secretary of WCC, Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia in Geneva on 11th June.
Scotland’s Biggest Christian Youth Festival: Crossover 2004
Jointly organised by the Boys' Brigade and the Church of Scotland's Board of Parish Education, Crossover 2004 - Scotland’s biggest Christian youth festival will start on Friday evening of 11th June...
New Restrictions Threaten Protestant Churches in Khabarovsk, Russia
Reported by pastors of various Protestant churches in the Far Eastern Russian region of Khabarovsk, a local law restricting missionary activity has been introduced...
United Bible Societies Report 25% Drop in Bible Distribution Worldwide
According to one of the largest Bible distributors, the scripture distribution worldwide in 2003 has declined by more than 25 per cent compared...
The Bonhoeffer Spirit Strengthens Theologians to Promote Christian
A key theological gathering is now underway in Rome. Gathered under the theme "Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Christian Humanism", 100 theologians from 14 countries are gathering from 6-11 June for the 9th International Bonhoeffer Congress...
'Mission-Shaped Church' highlighted in upcoming Anglican Church Planting Conference
Following the “Mission-shaped Church” report released by the Church of England earlier this year, the 10th National Anglican Church Planting Conference will be held on 23rd June...
Anglican Church of Canada Retreats under the Threat of Expulsion in its Same-Sex Blessing Proposals
Last week, the General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada approved a motion affirming the "integrity and sanctity" of same-sex union...