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New Report Reveals True Impact of Evangelistic Events

A new report into the impact of five large scale evangelistic and social action projects published this week shows that in spite of many successes, there is still much that churches and Christian agencies can do to improve future outreach events.

Burma News Network Protests Against Media Agency Closure

Burma News International, a network of ten Burmese news organisations, has urged Indian authorities to immediately re-open the main office of the Mizzima News Group in New Delhi, India, which was sealed off on Monday.

More Doctors Refusing to Perform Abortions

Experts have warned of an imminent crisis in the NHS as increasing numbers of doctors refuse to carry out abortions.

Archbishop of Canterbury to Visit US Episcopal Church

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, has announced plans to visit the United States this autumn in response to the invitation from the House of Bishops of the US Episcopal Church.

Church of Ireland Appoints New Bishop of Connor

The House of Bishops of the Church of Ireland has appointed the Rev Canon Alan Abernethy as the new Bishop of Connor.

Bishop of Jerusalem Recognises 'Mutual Sufferings' of Christians, Muslims and Jews

The new Bishop of Jerusalem has acknowledged the "mutual sufferings" of Christians, Muslims and Jews in the Holy Land at his enthronement in Jerusalem's historic St George's Anglican Cathedral last Sunday.

Sudan Agrees UN Peacekeeping Force for Darfur

Sudan has given permission to the United Nations to reinforce the African Union forces that have been struggling to keep the peace in Darfur.

Church Neglecting Needs of Older Christians, says CCOA

The Christian Council on Ageing has recently undertaken a re-branding exercise in order to raise the profile of the issues that affect older Christians in the UK.

Archbishop of Hong Kong to Speak on Transformation of Anglican Church

The new Archbishop of Hong Kong will address members of the Church of Ireland on the transformation of the Anglican Church in Hong Kong at a forthcoming lecture.

Christians Pray after US College Shooting

Christians in the US have offered prayers of support for the victims and survivors of Monday's horrific university shooting in Virginia, US, as a South Korean student is named as the attacker by police.

Archbishop to Hold Prayer Vigil for Missing BBC Journalist

The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, will hold a special prayer vigil for abducted BBC reporter Alan Johnston Tuesday afternoon.

Living on the Edge: How Christians Against Poverty Pulled One Man Back from the Brink

Father of two, with a lovely wife. So how did a few debts drive Clayton Pring to the edge of life?

British Broadband too Slow, says Industry Group

Time is running out for Britain to implement it's next generation of broadband says the BSG (Broadband Stakeholder Group)...

Mother Takes Stem Cell Plea to House of Lords

The mother of Eva Winston Hart - a seriously ill three-year-old suffering from leukaemia - will travel to Westminster on Tuesday 17 April to appeal to members of the House of Lords to do more to save cord blood for the treatment of life-threatening illnesses.

Avalon to be Featured in First Episode of Renaissance Concert Series

Dove and American Music Award-winning group Avalon will be featured in the first episode of the Church Communication Network's new Renaissance Concert Series in the US, premiering this autumn.

Church Neglecting Needs of Older Christians, says CCOA

The Christian Council on Ageing has recently undertaken a re-branding exercise in order to raise the profile of the issues that affect older Christians in the UK.