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Muslim and Christian women to explore religious contributions to peace
Some twenty Christian and Muslim women will meet 4-7 September in Gothenburg, Sweden, as part of a dialogue process labelled "Moving towards peace through religion".
Sailors' Society launches Sea of Remembrance for Merchant Navy Day
International seafarers' charity, the Sailors' Society has launched its 'Sea of Remembrance' campaign for Merchant Navy Day on 7 September.
Young volunteers talk global poverty with Douglas Alexander at Greenbelt
Five of the first volunteers returning from a new global volunteering scheme, Platform2, kicked off their awareness-raising tour on Sunday 24 August by talking to Douglas Alexander, Secretary of State for International Development, at Greenbelt festival about their experiences of global poverty.
Church puts vows at heart of new marriage prep
The Church of England's is undertaking a major overhaul of the marriage preparation it offers to engaged couples in a bid to better reflect their number one priority on the big day - the vows.
Chronological Bibles: Do they offer clarity or confusion?
A new Bible that arranges Scripture according to when the events occurred - as opposed to when it was written - has re-opened debate in the Christian blogosphere over whether chronological ordering leads to clarity or confusion.
More Christians killed in India violence
The death toll continues to rise in India's Orissa state as a wave of violence against Christians shows no sign of stopping.
Franklin Graham among 'Billy' movie critics
While the upcoming movie based on the life of Billy Graham has been rallying supporters months ahead of its Oct. 10 release, it has also garnered some critics - the most prominent of which is the renowned evangelist's son.
Apostleship of the Sea weathers financial storm
Apostleship of the Sea has announced redundancies in light of a "serious financial situation" brought on by falling voluntary contributions.
Books: 'I'm Fine with God...It's Christians I Can't Stand'
"Every segment of society has its members of the lunatic fringe, but Christianity seems to have a disproportionately high percentage of them," write Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz in their new book, 'I'm Fine with God...It's Christians I Can't Stand'.
Anglican priest cracks Charles Wesley code
An Anglican priest has finally cracked the code Methodist co-founder Charles Wesley used when writing about sensitive matters in his diary some 250 years ago.
CSW condemns 'horrific' attacks on Christians in India
Christian Solidarity Worldwide has condemned the murder of Indian Hindu leader Swami Lakhmananda Saraswati on Saturday, and the "horrific" attacks which have been launched against the Christian community in Orissa state by Hindu extremists subsequently.
Walsall's lay 'archbishop' dies after fall at home
Tributes have been paid to the lay chair of the Anglican Deanery of Walsall, Terry Bunn, who died unexpectedly on Monday following a fall at his home in Pelsall. He would have reached his 65th birthday next Monday.
Lambeth more successful than expected, says Archbishop
Despite protests and divisions at the recent Lambeth Conference, Anglican leaders have succeeded in rebuilding trust and relationships, says the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Australian Christians walk to bring Bibles to persecuted believers
Hundreds of Australian Christians are stretching their legs to help bring God's Word to persecuted believers around the world.
WOW Hits 2009 packs in Chapman, Tomlin, Camp, Smith and more
Word Entertainment announces its continuing partnership in the WOW brand with the October 7 release of WOW Hits 2009
Democrats strive to show they've got faith too
The Democratic National Convention looks different this year as Christian and other religious leaders take centre stage this week as part of the Democrats' effort to show a more faith-friendly image to American voters.