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150-strong peace delegation heads to Orissa
Newly-returned to his diocesan headquarters in the Orissa state capital, Bhubaneshwar, Archbishop Cheenath said he believed the mission offered a rare ray of hope not least because the team involved includes both Hindus as well as Christians.
Doha conference a 'lost opportunity', say aid agencies
A high level UN conference which closes in Doha on Tuesday was a "lost opportunity" for instituting reforms to the global financial system to help poor countries, say leading development agencies Christian Aid and ActionAid.
1st century Palestine comes to Shropshire village
Parishioners from eight Shropshire communities will come together on Sunday to re-enact the Christmas story in one of the villages.
Hillsong Kids album to hit shelves in New Year
Integrity Music has announced the January release of a new worship album from Hillsong Kids.
Kazakhstan under fire over new religion law
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has hit out at a "harsh" new law passed by Kazakhstanâs parliament which it warns "seriously restricts" freedom of religion or belief.
Church ad banned for being offensive to homosexuals
An advertising watchdog has banned a newspaper advert run by a Belfast church condemning homosexuality. The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that the advert was offensive and indecent.
Breakaway Anglicans aim for less division with new province
As the new North American Anglican province forms at rapid pace, Anglicans at the forefront of the split say division may be the best and only way to unite.
URC appoints new deputy general secretary
The Rev Richard Mortimer has been appointed to be deputy general secretary of the United Reformed Church.
Church leaders press Obama to deliver change
Leaders of two dozen US churches will call on President-elect Barack Obama to lead the nation towards peace and justice this week during the annual meeting of the United States Conference for the World Council of Churches (WCC), which began on Tuesday.
Micah Challenge presses Brown on climate change action
Campaigners from churches across the UK have signed and sent postcards to Prime Minister Gordon Brown asking him to keep his promises to the poor and secure a global deal that helps poor communities adapt to the effects of climate change.
Christian counsellor heads to Employment Tribunal over dismissal
A Christian counsellor, solicitor and former church elder took the charity Relate Avon to the Employment Tribunal on Monday after he was dismissed for a perceived failure to comply with Relateâs equal opportunities policy regarding the provision of sex therapy to same sex couples.
Charity welcomes Government pledge to honour aid commitments
Progressio welcomes UK pledge to honour aid commitments to poor countries, but says other rich nations must follow suit.
Toybox urges Government to increase funding to Latin America
Christian charity Toybox submitted a petition to Downing Street on Monday calling on the Government to spend more funding in Latin America.
Tutu, Eames to receive honorary doctorates from University of London
Archbishop Desmond Tutu and the former Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, the Rt Rev Lord Eames will today receive an honorary doctor of divinity degree from the University of London alongside .
Nigeria: 'Inaccurate reporting' could fuel further violence against Christians
Christian Solidarity Worldwide warns that 'inaccurate reporting' of violence against Christians could prompt further attacks.
TobyMac releases 'Boomin' and 'Ignition' remixes
It's a busy month for award-winning artist TobyMac and he's kicking it off with the release of two brand new remixes of hit tracks "Boomin" and "Ignition".