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CSW urges UN Secretary General to prioritise human rights in Burma

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) is calling on UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to press ahead with his planned visit to Burma next month, in light of the recent prison sentences passed on to pro-democracy activists and the continued military offensive by the Burma Army against civilians in Karen State.

The spiritual generation

The majority of youths in the world say they are spiritual and think religion and spirituality are both positive, according to an extensive, first-of-its-kind survey.

Faith-based bullying affects one in four school students, report reveals

A survey published today by a leading bullying prevention charity has found that one in four school students admits to being bullying – often violently - because of their religion.

Scripture Union opens new multi-faith youth work training centre

A new facility run by Scripture Union for training youth workers and church leaders in the area of multi-faith work has opened recently in Birmingham.

Anglican and Catholic bishops in talks on common Christian witness

Members of the Church of England House of Bishops and the Roman Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales are in London today for their second bi-lateral meeting on shared Christian witness.

'Take-a-Pew' scheme sees historic pews recycled as home furniture

For the first time ever, historic church pews will be recycled as household furniture as part of a new and unique scheme set up in the Diocese of Hereford.

Enjoy 'A Very Rosie Christmas!'

For a spirit-warming Christmas album that ditches the traditional sticky sweet gush in favour of a healthy dose of realism look no further than A Very Rosie Christmas! by Rosie Thomas.

Red builds on success of Grammy-nominated debut album

Grammy-nominated modern rock band Red is preparing to release its second CD, Innocence & Instinct on February 10, 2009, via Essential Records. The disc features 10 songs, including its first single 'Fight Inside'.

Fort Worth breaks away from US Episcopal Church

Fort Worth in Texas became the fourth diocese to depart from The Episcopal Church in the US (TEC) in a vote at its convention on Saturday.

Orissa bishops warn of 'master plan' to wipe-out Christianity

Catholic bishops from Orissa warned this week that Hindu extremists have a “master plan” to wipe out Christianity in the remote eastern Indian state.

Church services remember road crash victims

Church services are being held across the UK on Sunday to remember victims of road crashes.

TobyMac kicks off monthlong 'Winter Wonder-Slam'

Christian hip hop artist tobyMac kicked off his annual "Winter Wonder-Slam" US tour with rock band Relient K this week, hitting the first of 17 cities throughout the Bible belt with "not your typical concert".

Christians struggle to reach Congo refugees

Mission Aviation Fellowship says its efforts to reach thousands of refugees in Congo have been seriously hampered by ongoing fighting between government troops and rebel forces and the almost non-existent road networks in some parts of the country.

US: Christians urged to boycott retailers banning 'Christmas'

There's a war on Christmas and Christians are drawing up the battlelines.

African leaders called to protect life and democracy in Zimbabwe

Six global ecumenical bodies have called on African leaders to protect the rights of Zimbabweans to life, dignity and democracy.

G20 not enough to solve 'financial meltdown', says Kobia

The head of the World Council of Churches has challenged the legitimacy of the G20 group of the world's 20 leading economies as their leaders meet in Washington DC this weekend to discuss the future of the global economy in the midst of the global economic crisis.