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Sunday campaigners push for weekend day off
The group that spearheaded efforts to keep shops closed on Sunday 15 years ago have launched a new campaign to give every parent with a child under 16 the right to a weekend day off.
2,000 Christians forced onto streets of Islamabad
Around 2,000 Christians have reportedly been living in tents on the streets of Islamabad for the last three months after being evicted from their homes in the shanty town of Chak Shahzad.
Churches fight metal thieves with new labelling technology
Tens of thousands of Church of England buildings have now taken measures to combat metal thieves intent on stealing their valuable lead fittings.
Tony Blair attributes conversion to wife Cherie
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has attributed his conversion to Catholicism two years ago to his wife Cherie.
Pakistan: Taliban militants kidnap eight Christians
Taliban militants in Pakistan have reportedly kidnapped eight Christians.
Brits vying for MOBO gospel award
Three Brits nominated in gospel category of 2009 MOBO Awards.
Archbishop: We are part of God's creation
The Archbishop of Canterbury appeals to be people to see themselves as part of God's creation, rather than as something separate.
New website connects blogging pastors to utilise experiences
A new website is connecting blogging pastors and ministers to one another on a single platform in hopes of raising newer generations of believers and Christian leaders while also encouraging and inspiring even more experienced ones.
Church unity remains top priority for WCC
The incoming General Secretary of the World Council of Churches said today that there was a âstrong needâ for inter-Christian solidarity in the world.
Church of England ready to fight for its presence in the House of Lords
The Church of England has fought back against suggestions that it would give up its seats in the House of Lords without a fight.
Convocation to celebrate WCCâs peace work
The World Council of Churches is continuing with preparations for a major international gathering that will celebrate its achievements in overcoming global violence as well as take stock of where the ecumenical body needs to break new ground.
Greenbelt criticised for inviting controversial gay bishop as speaker
The Greenbelt festival has been criticised for inviting controversial gay Anglican bishop Gene Robinson as one of its speakers.
South Korea considers restricting missionary work in Middle East
The South Korean government has said it is considering restricting the travel of Christian missionaries to the Middle East.
World Council of Churches considers venue for next world Assembly
Members of the Central Committee of the World Council of Churches heard on Thursday from three countries vying to host the ecumenical bodyâs next world Assembly.
World Council of Churches elects new General Secretary
The World Council of Churches has elected the Rev Dr Olav Fykse Tveit to be its new General Secretary.
EU officials meet Belarus pastor over church threats
European ambassadors to Belarus have met the pastor of one of the largest Protestant churches in the country to discuss recent threats by the government to confiscate and destroy his church.