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Church, Black Communities Call for Race Equality in Mental Health Sector
Parliament should take action against the excessive use of the Mental Health Act on people from African Caribbean communities through the 2006 Mental Health Bill which had its second reading in the House of Commons this week, Black Mental Health UK has said.
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.
Murphy-O'Connor Offers Pope Prayers and Good Wishes on 80th Birthday
The head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales has offered his sincere good wishes and prayers to Pope Benedict XVI who celebrated his 80th birthday on Monday.
World Vision New Zealand Raises $50,000 for Solomon Crisis
World Vision New Zealand has raised $50,000 NZD in public donations following the recent Solomon Islands earthquake and tsunami.
Brit Award-Winning Singer Promotes Christian Aid Projects
Christian Aid staff and Brit award-winning singer, Lemar, recently travelled to Uganda to present a short series of films for GMTV. The programme is scheduled to be broadcast on Wednesday 16 May.
Tearfund Makes New Appointments in Wales
Tearfund has appointed two new managers of its branch in Wales. Miriam Evans, a former GP Practise Manager, and Hywel Meredydd, an Anglesey Church Minister will job-share the post, bringing to Tearfund a strong blend of skills and experience from their varied careers.
DVD Showcases Fresh Expressions in Some Unusual Locations
Pushing the bounaries of church: the latest Fresh Expressions DVD from the Church of England and Methodist Church shows that churches from all denominations really can be set up anywhere and everywhere.
32 Dead in US University Shootings
A gunman has killed 32 people, including himself, and injured another 15 in the US in what is the deadliest university campus shooting in US history at Virginia Tech University on Monday.
Rosie O'Donnell Challenged on 'Anti-Christian Hate Speech'
The "Dr. Phil of Prayer" has issued a challenge to outspoken American television star Rosie O'Donnell to defend her "anti-Christian hate speech," surprisingly by the invitation of US radio talk show host Howard Stern.
Tearfund: Government Must Halt Damaging Trade Agreements
Tearfund has called on the Government to prevent EU trade negotiators from forcing poor countries to sign up to trade deals that will harm poverty reduction and development.
Christian Leaders Hope Global Day of Prayer Will Inspire Social Action
The organisers of the Global Day of Prayer London have expressed their hope that the event will encourage prayer participants to get involved in social action programmes seeking to combat some of the pressing issues facing Britain today.
Tearfund: Government Must Halt Damaging Trade Agreements
Tearfund has called on the Government to prevent EU trade negotiators from forcing poor countries to sign up to trade deals that will harm poverty reduction and development.
Baptist Human Rights Award Winner Calls for Prayers for Burma
A Baptist World Alliance Human Rights Award winner has appealed to the Christian community for prayers for the suffering Myanmar (Burma) refugees.
Christian Leaders Hope Global Day of Prayer Will Inspire Social Action
The organisers of the Global Day of Prayer London have expressed their hope that the event will encourage prayer participants to get involved in social action programmes seeking to combat some of the pressing issues facing Britain today.
Michael W Smith to be Honoured at Music City Walk of Fame
Legendary Christian artist Michael W Smith joins an elite group of music industry figures later this month when he will be inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame.