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Christians called to engage in politics
Christian leaders are calling on the church not to let the MPsâ expenses scandal put them off engaging in politics ahead of next Thursdayâs local and European elections.
Demonstrators call for release of Eritrean prisoners of conscience
Supporters of five religious freedom organisations yesterday protested peacefully outside the Eritrean Embassy in London against human rights violations in Eritrea.
Churches take action to bring peace in Palestine and Israel
Around the world next week, churches will take part in a wide range of activities to help end the 60-year conflict between Palestinians and Israel.
Renounce Apartheid first, South Africa Church told
Not being able to renounce apartheid has cost a South African Church its re-admission to the worldâs biggest Reformed alliance.
Belarus church told to vacate by Monday
A prominent church in an ongoing struggle with the authorities in Belarus has been told by city authorities that they must legally transfer the property to the government and vacate the building before Monday.
All aspects of life are consecrated, says Archbishop
A church which rose from the ashes of a bombed out city symbolises hope and a belief that God is central to our lives, the Archbishop of Wales told a packed congregation at a service to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the rededication of St Maryâs Church in Swansea city centre.
London pastor urges forgiveness for perpetrators of gun and knife crime
A London pastor who was ambushed in his car by an armed gang last October is to tell thousands of Christians this Sunday that the answer to ridding the capital of gun and knife crime lies in offering forgiveness and hope to the perpetrators.
Lily Allen asks the big questions in It's Not Me It's You
Lily Allen recognises this world isnât right, and hints that perhaps God alone might have the power to stop it, to save us.
Relationships Foundation wants more multigenerational living
A Cambridge-based think tank says wants to see social housing organisations encouraged to build more multi-generational homes and a relaxation in planning laws for those who want to build or convert their own house.
Jesus Film ministry hopes to gain ground in West
Nearly 30 years after The Jesus Filmâs debut, the ministry that created the most translated movie in history is working to develop more sophisticated tools to reach western and highly developed countries.
Noah's ark opens in Hong Kong
The worldâs first biblically proportioned Noahâs Ark was opened to the public on Monday in Hong Kong.
Amnesty condemns anti-Christian violence
In its annual global assessment of human rights, Amnesty International has strongly criticised the Indian government for violence against Christians in the states of Orissa and Karnataka.
Gospel artist Deitrick Haddon says what's on his heart
Deitrick Haddon is a man of many hats and talents - singer, songwriter, producer, and soon to be film director.
Welsh churches to gather in Swansea for Global Day of Prayer
Hundreds of Christians from Wales will be gathering to pray in Swansea city centre on Sunday at 3pm.
GFA missionaries reaching out to Bengal cyclone victims
Gospel for Asia-supported missionaries are mobilising to help in the area devastated by Cyclone Aila, which pounded the Bay of Bengal on Monday, even as the fate of its missionaries and their churches is still unknown.
Cash-strapped Brits turning to charity shops
Brits left cash-strapped by the recession are turning to charity outlets in a bid to make their budgets stretch further, a new survey has revealed.