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Kyoto, Iraq, Iran on World Council of Churches Agenda

The 10th anniversary of the Kyoto protocol, Iraq, and US-Iran relations are all on the agenda at this week's meeting of the World Council of Churches Executive Committee.

Bishop's Campaign heats up for 'Back to Church Sunday'

The Bishop of Lichfield, the Rt Rev Jonathan Gledhill, is continuing his passionate evangelism drive via a new advertising campaign to invite people 'Back to Church' in what he believes is the first time a Church of England bishop has appeared in radio adverts for evangelism.

Ecumenical Executive Committee Set to Commence

An exposure visit hosted by the Armenian Apostolic Church has preceded meeting of the World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee taking place from 25-28 September in Etchmiadzin, Armenia.

Come to the Father

Does your soul need refreshing today? Then come to the Father. Are you overburdened by the cares of this world?

US Anglicans Search for Compromise Statement on Gay Rift

Senior Anglican leaders have been drafting a statement in an urgent attempt to find a compromise between warring factions within the worldwide Communion on Sunday night.

Remember

How good is your memory? We are all prone to ups and downs in our relationship with God;

Archbishop warns Anglican Covenant could lead to Exclusion

The Archbishop of Wales has warned that a proposed document to unite Anglicans could end up excluding those who do not conform to its beliefs.

Zimbabwe Bishop Speaks Out - Adultery Allegations Orchestrated

The former Archbishop of Bulawayo in Zimbabwe, Rev Pius Ncube, has asserted that allegations he committed adultery were orchestrated by the state.

Bishop of Kensington gets to grips with "Green Living"

The Bishop of Kensington was joined by hundreds of Christians recently for a conference promoting "green" living.

Iranians Flocking to Christian Television

A Christian satellite TV network has reported "spectacular church growth" in Iran and noted the importance of media in strengthening the churches there as well as in reaching out to Muslims.

Lebanon Says Goodbye to Slain Christian MP

Thousands of Lebanese attended the funeral of the Christian, anti-Syrian lawmaker Friday whose assassination throws the already divided country into deeper schism ahead of the presidential vote this coming week.

Indian Priest Slams British Clergy for Yoga Ban

After a church's ban on yoga classes sparked an uproar in the United Kingdom, a Roman Catholic priest and school principal in India has weighed in, claiming that the British clergy who described yoga as a "sham," a "false philosophy" and "unchristian" are ignorant about the practice.