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Lutherans Report Global Membership Increase, Western Decrease
The Lutheran World Federation reported membership increase in the last year to just under 66.7 million.
Blair Faces Rebellion over Trident, Churches Reaffirm Opposition
Prime Minister Tony Blair could face one of the biggest rebellions by his Labour Party since the start of the Iraq war, as MPs will vote on the £20bn plan to renew the UK's nuclear weapons system.
Kirk Franklin Grabs Soul Train Music Award
Legendary gospel artist Kirk Franklin recently took home a Soul Train Music Award for the Best Gospel Album category for Songs for the Storm, Volume 1.
Christian Aid: 'Climate Change Bill Good Start'
Following the release of the new climate change bill, Christian Aid has called it a 'good start' but noted that it 'needs to go further if it is to be effective.'
Christian Alliance Housing Receives Top Marks from Housing Corporation
Following an assessment completed last month, London-based housing association Christian Alliance Housing has received top marks from Government agency the Housing Corporation.
Today's Churches Too Old Fashioned for 21st Century Audience, says Author
Churches are using the advertising methods of the 1950s to try to reach a 21st century audience, says the British author of a new book, How To Be Heard In A Noisy World: Church Publicity Made Easy.
Romance Academy Hits Norwich with Abstinence Message
Pregnancy Crisis Norfolk is due to launch its own Romance Academy at the end of this month in an effort to cut the number of unplanned pregnancies in the area among teenagers by boosting their self-esteem and promoting abstinence.
Don't Forget Mothers This Sunday, Say Methodists
The Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF) has told Christians not to forget mothers this Mother's Day as it highlights the fact that today over one thousand women worldwide will die in childbirth.
Church Leaders Unite in Opposition to Trident
Church leaders from across the denominations have reaffirmed their united opposition to Trident ahead of a major debate in the House of Commons on Wednesday.
Britain to Set Legally Binding Carbon Targets in Climate Battle
Britain is set to become the first country in the world to implement legally binding carbon emissions targets, following proposals launched by Environment Secretary David Milband, 13th March.
Study: 'Christian' Movies Earn More than those with Sex, Obscenities
A recent study that looked at top box office movies from 1998 through 2006 has found that films with a strong Christian worldview tend to perform better at the theatres than those that include explicit sex and nudity and/or extreme foul language.
Bristol Joins Slave Trade Commemorations on Amazing Grace Sunday
Water carried from the harbour will form part of a symbolic act in Bristol Cathedral later this month - acknowledging the injustice and shame of the slave trade.
Church of Ireland Commissions New Mothers' Union All Ireland President
The Bishop of Clogher, the Rt Rev Dr Michael Jackson, has led a service of commissioning of the new President of Mothers' Union All-Ireland during the weekend.
'Shocking' Abduction Trend Continues as Sri Lankan Pastor, Sons go Missing
A Sri Lankan pastor, his two sons, and another Christian young man are missing amid turmoil in the south Asian country suffering from decades of conflict between the government and the Tamil Tiger rebels.
Episcopalians Supporting Homosexuality Express 'Frustration'
There is a lot of "frustration" coming out of Episcopalians, who support homosexuality, toward their presiding bishop.
Switchfoot Announces Dates for Christian Music Festivals
Popular rock band Switchfoot, currently selling out shows across North America on the 'Oh! Gravity' Tour, has recently announced an additional string of concert appearances at major Christian music festivals in the US throughout summer 2007.