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Ecumenical delegation in Pakistan to support churches amid conflict
Religious freedom and interreligious dialogue will be on the agenda of an international ecumenical delegation visiting Pakistan for a week starting on Monday.
Methodist Church appoints first salaried youth president
The Methodist Church has named Sarah Malik as the first salaried president of the Methodist Youth Conference.
Most Britons unaware of Darwin anniversaries, poll finds
The results of a new poll out today by faith-based think tank Theos have revealed that eight in 10 people in Britain are unaware that 2009 marks two major Charles Darwin anniversaries.
China Aid refutes claims Bible smuggling is 'unnecessary'
China Aid Association has refuted the assertion of the head of the Bible Society in New South Wales, Australia, last week that smuggling Bibles into the country is no longer necessary with the mass printing of scriptures by the government-approved printing press.
Church must overcome taboos to win fight against HIV, says charity
If churches are to play an effective role in the fight against HIV and Aids, they need to first tackle their own taboos, says Christian HIV and Aids charity ACET.
Believers asked to share in Zimbabwe's suffering
Believers in Zimbabwe are waiting for God to intervene as life-threatening difficulties continue to face the people of the nation.
Reaching the marketplace for Jesus
When it came to taking the Gospel into the marketplace, Jesus not only set the example. He also showed his disciples how to follow.
Christ brings hope for the hopeless, says Salvation Army captain
Jesus loved the misfits, says Salvation Army Captain Steven Turner.
Church official expresses 'disbelief' at coal fired power station plans
A senior Church of Scotland official says plans for a new coal fired power station make the Scottish Government's carbon emissions target impossible to reach.
Churches urged to mark World Aids Day
The head of the London Ecumenical Aids Trust is encouraging Christians to make use of an Asian worship service to mark World Aids Day on 1 December.
Double awards win for Friends and Heroes
Friends and Heroes was this week awarded an âAdamâ by the 3rd Annual Sabaoth International Film Festival in Italy after winning over the public and an expert panel.
US: Getting the whole story out on Christians and homosexuality
For many Americans, all they've heard is that Christians are "anti-gay". The recent passage of amendments in California, Florida and Arizona defining marriage between a man and a woman and the large support those measures drew from churches have not changed that perception, and perhaps made it worse.
CARE hopes UK will follow Norway on tougher prostitution laws
Christian social advocacy charity CARE has welcomed moves in Norway to make payment for sexual acts a criminal offence, saying it hopes the UK will follow suit.
Operation Mobilisation resource helps nurture mission mindset in youths
Operation Mobilisation has released a new resource to help churches bring alive the theme of mission in younger minds.
The Priests set to become global phenomenon
Meet The Priests: Father Eugene OâHagan, Father Martin OâHagan and Father David Delargy, three practising Roman Catholic Priests from Northern Ireland who were signed by Epic Records on the spot and are set to become a global phenomenon with their debut album out on Monday.
New report maps church's work with vulnerable children
Christians need to know the who, what and where of their work with at-risk children if they are to improve effectiveness on the local and international level, and prevent overlap and burn-out, says Viva in its latest report.