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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.
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?