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Have courage to hope, says Kobia
The Central Committee of the World Council of Churches was challenged to have hope in the future of the ecumenical movement and the task of witnessing Christ to the world on the first day of its meeting in Geneva on Wednesday.
Record number of Religious Education students as GCSE's see record results
As thousands of students across the UK celebrate their record top grades in GCSE examinations today, the Church also has reason to celebrate, as there was a 1.8 per cent rise in those taking Religious Education.
Kobia issues final address as WCC General Secretary
Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia sounded notes of hope as he delivered his final address as general secretary to the World Council of Churches central committee on 26 August.
China issues secret order to crack down on major house churches
The Chinese government has reportedly issued a secret directive to crack down on at least several major house churches in Beijing, a U.S.-based group reported Tuesday.
Texas becomes first US state to pass human trafficking law
Texas became the first state to pass a major legislation to help combat human trafficking.
World Council of Churches opens Central Committee Meeting to elect new leader
The largest ecumenical church body in the world will elect its new general secretary within the next week during a Central Committee meeting that opened Wednesday in Geneva.
Parishioners to create church from beer cans and tyres
The first images of a Church of Scotland church made from beer cans, tyres and shipping containers have been released today.
Symposium to address state of black Britain
Street Pastors co-founder the Rev Les Isaac is among the leaders of Britainâs black community being invited to share their thoughts on the state of black Britain in a new symposium.
MPs pitch for Christian votes
Politicians from the three main parties are among those who offer advice in a new book to voters who want to cast their ballots according to their consciences ahead of the coming general election.
Bulgarians told to stay away from Madonna concerts
The Orthodox Church in Bulgaria has blasted a Madonna concert scheduled to take place in Sofia this weekend.
Saving the planet during the credit crunch
Have you ever wondered how to save the planet and keep a close eye on your wallet at the same time?
Smokie Norful thanks fans with release of live deluxe edition
As a special âthank youâ to his fans, multiple award-winning artist Smokie Norful released Smokie Norful Live: Deluxe Edition (EMI Gospel/TreâMyles Music) on Tuesday.
Lutheran bodies reaffirm Bible's stance on homosexuality
The heads of the second and third largest Lutheran bodies in the United States spoke out Monday against the recent actions of the largest in the land, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and affirmed their Bible-based belief that homosexuality is sinful.
CAP sets sights on 60 new debt counselling centres
CAP doubles rate of expansion as founder runs 84 miles to raise funds.
SPCK publishes Lambeth Conference Bible studies
The Bible studies used at the 2008 Lambeth Conference of bishops and spouses, which explored the 'I am' sayings of the Gospel of John, have now been published by SPCK.
Mission aviation history to hitch a ride on space shuttle
Proving that space flight is not the highest calling for a pilot, astronaut Patrick Forrester is taking a bit of missionary history onboard space shuttle "Discovery", which is scheduled for liftoff from Kennedy Space Center in the early morning hours of Tuesday.