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A meeting of hearts and minds in South Korea
The wonders of the Internet and digital technology may have made it possible for truly global conversations across thousands of miles, but nothing quite beats being in the same room and getting to know the people behind the ideas.
Bishop laments 'stone throwing' over MPs' expenses scandal
As the MPs expenses scandal continues to rumble on, a Church of England bishop has criticised the "drip drip" of leaked revelations as "an invitation to participate in a ritual humiliation".
Nigerian Christians lament lack of international concern over bloodshed
Christians in the northern Nigerian city of Maiduguri are expressing increasing dismay at what they perceive as a lack of international concern for the suffering of their communities, reports Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
Church Army evangelist âmakes Jesus famousâ on Trafalgar Square plinth
A Church Army evangelist took the opportunity to communicate the Christian message to passersby in Londonâs Trafalgar Square on Sunday morning.
Youth deliver Micah Challenge to EU Commissioner
The European Commissioner for youth invited Micah Challenge International to meet him this week after 1,700 young people from around Europe wrote to the Commission appealing for them to realise the Millennium Development Goals.
Churches in Bolivia hope for peace beyond conflict
Churches in Bolivia are struggling to overcome the violence afflicting the country, says an ecumenical team sent by the World Council of Churches.
Young people take poverty drama to Edinburgh Festival
Powerless. Happy. Desperate. Free. Trapped. What does poverty mean to you?
Assemblies of God elects first woman to the executive
The Assemblies of God in the US elected its first woman to the Executive Presbytery during its biennial meeting on Wednesday.
Nigeria: Teenage girl forced to watch pastor's brutal murder
A thirteen-year-old Nigerian Christian has told Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) sources how she was forced to watch her pastorâs murder, and has also spoken of her four-day ordeal as a prisoner in the besieged compound of Islamist group, Boko Haram.
Walesâ first Cathedral Camp opens in Brecon
A group of 13 young people from around the world are camping at the historic cathedral in Brecon this week to help revamp the building and learn more about heritage conservation.
Church backs calls for more beekeepers
The Church of England has come out in support of the call from a conservation watchdog for more people in London to take up beekeeping.
Pentecostal leader paints bright future for Assemblies of God
The head of one of the largest Pentecostal denominations in the US encouraged struggling leaders not to be weary in their ministry work even if the harvest may not come in their lifetime.
Radio helps tackle Russian HIV epidemic
Radio shows supported by Tearfund are helping to break down ignorance and prejudice about HIV in Russia.
'Desperate Christian Housewife' reaches top 10
Creative Soul Records recording artist, singer/songwriter Stephanie Newton reached No 9 on CRW's Global INSPO chart this week, with "Why is the Sky Blue?".
Bible Society raising £1.8 million for heritage centre
The Bible Society is hoping to raise £1.8 million for a new Bible heritage centre in north Wales.
Pakistani Christians receive aid after violent attacks
Action by Churches Together International is helping hundreds of Pakistani Christians who lost their homes in an attack by Islamists in Punjab province over the weekend, which left eight people dead.