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CSW seeks urgent action from EU over Eritrea human rights abuses
CSW took part in a special hearing on Thursday urging the European Union to take urgent action over its policy on serious human rights violations in Eritrea.
Conservatives disappointed after TEC ousts Pittsburgh bishop
Anglican Mainstream and CANA are among the conservative Anglicans expressing their disappointment at the decision of The Episcopal Church in the US to depose the Bishop of Pittsburgh.
Victims of Hurricane Ike need more help, says relief agency
Victims of Hurricane Ike need more help, says the head of a Christian relief group, who described the Texas coastline as looking like it had just been hit by the infamous Hurricane Katrina.
Conference looks at future of European ecumenical movement
Reflecting on the past, analysing the present and generating a vision for the ecumenical future of Europe were the aims of the "Future Conference" held in Lyon, France, last week.
Looking beyond the fences: The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas
One of the most moving films of the year, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a powerful, haunting story about the horrors of the Holocaust.
Wickham, Baloche, Shust and others celebrate God's Name
In the Bible, the writers of Scripture revealed God's character through his many different names. On new release,
Christian, Muslim women's dialogue takes shape
In the comfort of a simple Swedish meeting room, 25 Christian and Muslim women met to talk about how religion, which is often blamed for violence, can move people toward peace.
Charity auction wins World Emergency Relief £7,000 for Burma work
International relief and development charity World Emergency Relief (WER) has been presented with a cheque for nearly £7,000 from Slough-based acoustic ceiling company OWA.
Operation Mobilisation gears up for another year of short-term mission
Operation Mobilisation (OM) has released the latest edition of its short-term mission brochure, Go4It, detailing nearly a hundred options for healthy over 18s throughout 2009.
Christians launch campaign for lasting change in Burma
A major new online campaign went live on Wednesday calling on the United Nations to increase pressure for change in Burma.
Willow Creek still seeking individual spiritual development
Pastor Bill Hybels did not give his life to the development of the local church just to gather a bunch of casual Christians, he says. He gave it to see people far from God find the love of Christ and fully devote themselves to God and what He is doing.
Church launches children's national hero hunt
The Bishop of Middleton, the Rt Rev Mark Davies, is launching the first ever poll to find the UK's 'most heroic job' according to the nation's children. The online survey was launched at a school in Manchester today.
Prayer: The strongest weapon of them all
Christians in London are putting their faith in the power of prayer to bring an end to the wave of shootings and stabbings among young people in the capital.
Archbishop calls for 'humility' from new Zimbabwe government
Following the historic Zimbabwe power-sharing agreement, the Catholic Archbishop of Harare has called for "a lot of courage and a lot of humility" from its leaders to turn the crisis-hit country around.
Green Bible highlights God's vision for creation
Bible Society has welcomed the publication of the first Green Bible, a Bible designed to encourage Christians to see God's vision for creation and their calling to care for the earth.
Royal Society professor steps down over creationism comments
The Royal Society's director of education resigned last night after his comments on creationism last week kicked up a storm of controversy among anti-creationists.