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World Vision announces first annual Peace Prize
The president of World Vision International, Dean Hirsch, will launch the very first World Vision International Peace Prize on this year's International Day of Peace on 21 September.
Viva brings millions together in prayer for at-risk children
The Viva Network is celebrating the success of its World Weekend of Prayer for Children at Risk earlier this summer which brought together three million participants.
Christians to 'Stand' against human trafficking
Christian ministries are uniting for a key event in Birmingham next month to raise awareness among churchgoers of human trafficking and other forms of modern day slavery.
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.