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New Website Allows Prayer Sharing Network

UK Christians will now have a new resource to grow more united in prayer. A new website for sharing prayers has been launched called Prayerfeeder.com. The site was created by Christian web developer Stephen Dominy.

Indian pastor attacked while escorting believer home

Persecution watchdog International Christian Concern has reported an attack on an Indian pastor on 4 November in Karnataka State.

Anglican Rift Avoided in Chicago Bishop Election

The US Episcopal Diocese of Chicago has avoided deepening the rift over homosexuality within the Anglican Communion by electing the Rev Jeffrey Lee to be its twelfth bishop.

Tutu Made Honorary Fellow of Guild of Church Musicians

Archbishop Desmond Tutu has been made an Honorary Fellow of the Guild of Church Musicians. The award was given at a ceremony led by Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor on 7 November at Westminster Cathedral.

Web word game nourishing the hungry

Words nourish the hungry; web phenomenon crosses one billion threshold.

Study tours to kick start pilgrimages to the Holy Land

The Church of England is running subsidised study tours of the Holy Land to counter a marked drop in the number of pilgrimages being organised by dioceses and parishes.

Methodist Church launches Mexico flood appeal

Methodist Church launches emergency appeal for funds following devastating floods in Mexico.

Historic forum concludes with new hope for unity

The Global Christian Forum concludes with a message of commitment to building unity within the worldwide body of Christ.

Langham Partnership hosts 'grand party for theologians'

If the concept of a grand party for theologians does not sound too much of a contradiction in terms, this was it! It was like being among a huge gang of friends from all over the world.

'Historic' world Christian forum issues call for dialogue

Leaders meeting in Kenya belonging to all main Christian traditions, and from countries ranging from Armenia to Zimbabwe, have pledged to convene international, local and regional meetings to deepen reconciliation and understanding.

Christian human rights group holds London conference

Prominent Congolese human rights lawyer, Marie-Therese Nlandu will be talking about her time in prison in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at a conference in London hosted by Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) on Saturday.

World Vision provides solution to your endless Christmas card list

Every Christmas it's the same dilemma - how and when will you find the time and energy to sign and write a message on dozens, if not hundreds of Christmas cards for friends, colleagues and family?

Sonicflood joins ONE campaign to rally US faith communities

Grammy-nominated rock group Sonicflood will be playing a series of church concerts in partnership with the ONE Campaign as part of the organisation's Presidential campaign initiative, "ONE Vote '08: Saving Lives, Securing our Future."

Global prayer targets 'secret believers' in Islamic countries

Christians worldwide will unite in prayer Sunday for persecuted Christians suffering under intolerant governments.

World's largest medical missions conference opens in US

The world's largest medical missions conference opened Thursday, welcoming an estimated 3,000 people interested in ministering through medicine.

'Stardust' actor to join Royal at Mission to Seafarers fundraising concert

The Mission to Seafarers has announced that its annual carol concert in aid of the society will be attended by Inspector Lynley star Nathaniel Parker, in addition to the President of the society, HRH The Princess Royal.