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Westminster Abbey to Commemorate Bicentenary of Slave Abolition
Westminster Abbey is marking the bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act with three free events in March. The first event will be held Monday 19 March at 6.15pm in St Margaret's Church, Westminister Abbey. A lecture entitled 'Olaudah Equiano, Black Abolitionist' will be led by Professor Vincent Carretta, Author and Associate Chair of the Department of English, University of Maryland.
Church of England to Create 100,000 New Faith School Places
The Church of England is preparing to create up to 100,000 places across 100 schools over the next four years...
Pope Benedict Defends Right to Life
The head of the world's 1.1 billion Roman Catholics has condemned artificial insemination and other medical tests, in a speech to the Pontifical Academy for Life.
Archbishop of York Leads Wilberforce Service
The Archbishop of York has led a special service to commemorate the life and achievement of William Wilberforce, an anti-slavery campaigner who was central to the eventual abolition of the slave trade.
Christians Join 10,000 in Peace Protest
Methodists, Baptists and United Reformists have protested the Government's plans to replace Trident as they joined thousands of other demonstrators in a peace rally in central London Saturday.
Tim Hughes' Worship Central to Feature 'Bring Your Pastor' Special
Popular worship artist Tim Hughes' next worship workshop takes place 24 March, 2007, featuring a special 'Bring Your Pastor' event.
Christians Join 10,000 in Peace Protest
Thousands turned out to protest Trident in London and Glasgow and Christians were there with a call to the Government not to replace the £20 billion nuclear weapons system.
Ghana President Praises Mercy Ship as 'Vessel of God'
The president of the west African nation of Ghana praised a faith-based charity group on Thursday as a "vessel of God" for helping medically and economically thousands of Ghanaians over the course of nine months.
Baptist World Alliance Set to Honour Retiring General Secretary
A banquet in honour of Baptist World Alliance (BWA) General Secretary Denton Lotz and his wife, Janice, will be held on Saturday 3 March.
Ghana President Praises Mercy Ship as 'Vessel of God'
The president of the west African nation of Ghana praised a faith-based charity group on Thursday as a "vessel of God" for helping medically and economically thousands of Ghanaians over the course of nine months.
Tim Hughes' Worship Central to Feature 'Bring Your Pastor' Special
Popular worship artist Tim Hughes' next worship workshop takes place 24 March, 2007, featuring a special 'Bring Your Pastor' event.
Vatican Prepares for Holy World Cup
A unique international football tournament is set to kick off this weekend, as Catholic priests and seminarians unite in Italy to take part in the Clericus Cup.
Martha Munizzi and Canton Jones to Headline Barbados Gospelfest
Gospel legends Martha Munizzi and Canton Jones will headline the Barbados Gospelfest AWESOME 2007, as the event celebrates its 15th year.
Christian Aid to Launch Freedom! Sculpture
Christian Aid and National Museums Liverpool have commissioned an original sculpture from a group of Haitian artists representing their continuing struggle for freedom and human rights.
American Anglican Council Welcomes Tanzania Primates' Communiqué
The American Anglican Council (AAC) has "applauded" the Anglican Primates who met in Tanzania from 14 to 19 February for the "strong stance taken in their final communiqué", as well as the progress made on developing an Anglican Covenant.
Tony Campolo Encourages Londoners to Fight Social Injustice
Dynamic US speaker and author Dr Tony Campolo spoke at a specially convened JustShare event in central London Friday, building on the theological background behind economic and social injustice.