Gretta Curtis
Church Action On Poverty Shocked by UK Child Poverty Statistics
Church Action on Poverty (CAP) has voiced its shock at the Government's latest poverty statistics, published Tuesday, which show that the number of children in poverty has increased by more than 100,000 between March 2005 and March 2006.
Delirious? to Tour Canada Following US 'Worship Revolution'
British rockers Delirious?, who are currently headlining the Worship Revolution Tour in the US with Rebecca St James, have recently announced their plans to tour Canada.
Da Vinci Code Chapel Given Multi-Million Pound Restoration
A multi-million pound restoration grant has been awarded to the medieval chapel that starred in the Da Vinci Code blockbuster film. The 15th Century Rosslyn Chapel in Midlothian has been given £4.5m from the Heritage Lottery Fund and £2.68m from Historic Scotland, BBC reports.
CCM Artists Unite for US National Day of Prayer
Renowned Christian musicians BarlowGirl, Rebecca St. James, Juan Winans, teamed with members of Point of Grace, Stellar Kart, and Jackson Waters to record "We Pray," the theme song to this year's 'National Day of Prayer' in the US.
Christian Youth Abstinence Programme Launches in Norwich
Christian youth workers in Norwich have launched an initiative with a group of teenagers to try to make a dent in the rising number of teenage pregnancies.
School Investigates Fair Trade to Mark 200th Anniversary of Slave Abolition
To mark the 200th anniversary of the abolition of slavery, pupils at the Commonweal School in Swindon spent their lessons investigating the subject of fair trade before watching the play One For Me.
UK Government Must Engage with Palestinian Political Leaders, says Christian Aid
The UK Government must engage with Palestinian political leaders to end the humanitarian crisis and revive the peace process following the formation of a national unity government, Christian Aid said.
Christian Aid to Celebrate Golden Jubilee with Green Campaign
Christian Aid Week will celebrate its 50th Birthday this year, 13-19 May, as Britain's longest running door-to-door fundraising week. The golden jubilee event will kick off as it encourages people of all ages to 'go green' by planting trees in support of its overseas work on climate change projects.
America's 'Most Watched Pastor' Osteen Hits Big on iTunes
America's "Most Watched Pastor" Joel Osteen's audio podcast hit #9 in the podcast charts on iTunes last week, Joel Osteen Ministries announced.
World Vision Provides Aid to El Niño Victims
World Vision recently provided aid to residents of Guarayos and families from the Bolivian Departments of Santa Cruz and Beni, following the devastation brought through the weather caused by the El Niño effect.
'Three Little Pigs' Returns to Church of England School
Organisers of a junior school production of the popular children's story the 'Three Little Pigs' were given the go-ahead for the three little pigs to appear, after they were replaced with three little puppies over fears they might offend Muslims.
London's Christians Called to Fight Against Climate Change
London's Christians were called to fight against climate change as church leaders launched a guide to 'greening' churches and congregations this week.
Church School Changes Three Little Pigs to Puppies for Fear of Offending Muslims
A junior school production of the popular children's story the 'Three Little Pigs' has been changed to 'Three Little Puppies', for fear of offending Muslims.
Church of England's First Sport Ambassador Appointed
The Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham's new Sport Ambassador has recently been appointed. 25-year-old rugby player Tim Friend, with a passion for sharing his faith, is currently working in Gloucestershire in a youth sports ministry role for an ecumenical church project, which will take up the new post on 1 January 2008.
Renowned Ruach Bishop Releases 'Welcome in this Place' Album
Welcome in this Place, an album recorded by Bishop John Francis (Ruach Ministries) and the Ruach Choir, has launched recently via Integrity-Provident Distribution.
Christian Aid: 'Climate Change Bill Good Start'
Following the release of the new climate change bill, Christian Aid has called it a 'good start' but noted that it 'needs to go further if it is to be effective.'