Jennifer Gold
Anglican Church in New Row after Nigerian Primate Bans Brazilian
Much commotion has arisen in the Anglican Communion over the past week as the Archbishop of Nigeria, Dr Peter Akinola, banned Brazilian archbishop the Most Revd Orlando Santo de Olivera, from a meeting of Anglican leaders. The conference of church leaders from the Global South...
Jubilee Campaign Founder to Testify Horror of Plight of Street Children
Lord David Alton of Liverpool, the co-founder of the international human rights organisation Jubilee Campaign, will be a witness at a Congressional hearing to examing the plight of children around the world...
British Scientists Create Embryo from Single Parent
For the first time in the UK, an embryo has been created from a single parent. In a press briefing at the British Association festival of science, Paul de Sousa, a researcher at the Roslin Institute which cloned Dolly the sheep, said that his team had created...
Franklin Graham Urges Christians to Work Wisely & in Unity in Katrina Aftermath
Christian leaders are calling for strong leadership in responding effectively to Hurricane Katrina. Evangelist Franklin Graham and Mary Marr, CEO of Christian Emergency Network (CEN), have engaged in discussions...
Churches Together in Britain & Ireland Inspire Peace Prayers in Unity Week
Churches Together in Britain & Ireland has launched worship resources for the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. One suggestion advises people to pray for strength to forgive...
Alpha Course Hits British Cinemas in Bid to Reach out to Millions
The Alpha course, one of the world’s most successful evangelistic projects, will show advertisements on national cinemas across Britain, according to the Church of England newspaper. An advertising firm which has produced campaigns for Sony Playstation,
Methodist & Reformed Churches Push Government to Make Poverty History
Yesterday morning, representatives from the Methodist Church and the United Reformed Church visited Downing Street to remind the Prime Minister of the responsibilities...
Methodist Church & USPG Open New Ecumenical Mission Studies Centre
A new Mission Studies Centre will be created by the Methodist Church and the (Anglican) United Society for the Propagation of the Gospel as part of The Queen’s Foundation...
Imprisoned Indonesian Women Praise God Despite Three-Year Sentence
On September 1, three Indonesian women were convicted of violating the 2002 Child Protection Law in Indonesia and were sentenced to three years in prison. Before the final hearing, an interview was held with the three...
Churches Launch Internet Sites in Fight for Survival
Utilising the internet is becoming more & more a requisite in the 21st century, and increasing numbers of churches in UK are striving to find their place in cyber space by launching their own websites. The future...
Salvation Army Continues Supporting Victims of Hurricane Katrina
The Salvation Army is carrying out one of the largest responses in its history. The relief operation has spread out from Alabama, Louisiana & Mississippi to neighbouring states Florida & Oklahoma, with 120,000 hurricane victims...
National Council of Churches General Secretary & Christian Community Welcome Ceasefire
The unilateral ceasefire declared by the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) has been welcomed by the Christian community of Nepal. Dr. K. B. Rokaya, General Secretary of the National Council of Churches in Nepal and coordinator of Christian Efforts...
Christian Village Attacked by Fundamentalists in West Bank
Taiba, a Christian village east of Ramallah, was attacked by hundreds of Islamic fundamentalists coming from neighbouring villages. It has been reported to be one of the worst against Christians in the West Bank in many years...
Christians Unite with Beslan Mourners in First Anniversary of Killings
Christians joined many people from around the world in Beslan, Russia, to mark the first anniversary of the mass killings when terrorists took Beslan School staff and children hostage on 1 September 2004...
Premier Offers Lifeline as UK Divorce Rates Reaches Seven-Year High
Divorce rates in the UK have reached a 7-year high; married couples having problems are being encouraged to seek prayer and support through Premier Lifeline...
Indonesia School Teachers Guilty, Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
Three women in Indonesia, who were arrested and charged with 'Christianisation', have been convicted by Indonesian judges and sentenced to three years in prison. The women are allegedly planning to appeal the conviction...