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Church Army to Urge Youth to Make a Difference at Easter
Church Army's Chief Executive Mark Russell will speak to young people about making a difference at the Easter Monday Youth Pilgrimage taking place at Canterbury Cathedral next week.
Christian Aid Applauds Brown's Anti-Poverty Efforts
Christian Aid applauded Gordon Brown's efforts at Gleneagles today as he acknowledged the dedication of campaigners who want to see an end to global poverty.
Youngsters Ignorant of Easter, Somerfield Survey Shows
A survey published by supermarket chain Somerfield has shown that many youngsters in the UK do not know what Easter signifies. Somerfield's survey, which was conducted as part of their marketing campaign, found that one-in-six 16 to 24-year-olds know nothing about Good Friday, the commemoration of Jesus' crucifixion.
Tsunami Response Looks to Long-Term Reconstruction
Christian organisations and churches responding to Monday's tsunami in the Solomon Islands are turning their attention to the need for a longer-term reconstruction strategy.
Refurbished Holyrood Church Reopens Doors
Following a 15-month closure for modernisation, Holyrood Abbey Church is set to reopen its doors. The refurbished church, which was redesigned by Malcolm Fraser Architects, will open for the first time for an Easter Sunday service.
Bishop Prays For Zimbabweans in Time of Turmoil
Roman Catholic Bishop of Portsmouth offers prayerful support to Zimbabweans as their country plummets further into grave political, economic and social instability.
Iran President Meets Freed British Sailors
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has met with some of the 15 British military personnel held in Iranian custody for almost two weeks, shortly after vowing to set them free as a "gift" to Britain.
Iran President Releases British Sailors
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has announced Wednesday that he will free 15 British sailors and marines captured in the Gulf as a "gift" to Britain.
Chin Christian Seminary Seeks to Redress 'Ecological Sin'
The Zomi Theological College (ZTC) in Chin State, Mynamar, has put together an ambitious 100-year community development plan. Agriculturally focused, the plan seeks to address the three 'sins' of shifting cultivation, undisciplined livestock rearing, and deforestation.
Peaceful Resolution to Divisions in Orthodox Church in Britain
Disagreements within the Russian Orthodox Church in Britain have found a peaceful conclusion after the Moscow Patriarchate agreed to allow Bishop Basil Osborne to transfer from the jurisdiction of Russian Orthodox Church to the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople.
World Vision Continues Emergency Aid for Homeless Tsunami Victims
World Vision continues to provide emergency aid to thousands of people who were left homeless and injured by the tsunami in the Solomon Islands, after a quake measuring 8.0 hit the Islands on Monday.
Chin Christian Seminary Seeks to Redress 'Ecological Sin'
The Zomi Theological College (ZTC) in Chin State, Mynamar, has put together an ambitious 100-year community development plan.
Worldwide Baptist Theologians Unite at Europe Symposium
Theologians, Christian leaders and pastors gathered from around the world for the recent Baptist World Alliance Symposium at the German Baptist Seminary in Elstal, Berlin.
Christian Aid Partner Assists in Wake of Gaza 'Sewage Tsunami'
A Christian Aid partner has launched a rescue operation after a flood of sewage swept through a village in the northern Gaza Strip killing at least five people.
Peaceful Resolution to Divisions in Orthodox Church in Britain
Disagreements within the Russian Orthodox Church in Britain have found a peaceful conclusion after the Moscow Patriarchate agreed to allow Bishop Basil Osborne to transfer from the jurisdiction of Russian Orthodox Church to the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople.
Dublin Church Adapts U2Charist
A church in Dublin's city centre recently led a 'U2charist', an adapted Holy Communion service that uses Irish rock band U2's best-selling songs in place of hymns.