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Faith Lecture Series Continues at York Minster
The fourth Ebor lecture will take place in York Minster on Wednesday 7th February and is set to address the place of the Bible in the Modern World.
World Vision Aids Jakarta Flood Disaster
World Vision staff members in Jakarta teamed up Friday to organise and distribute emergency relief aid after severe floods hit the city at dawn. Hundreds of thousands of people were forced to flee their homes in a desperate attempt to find a safe place to shelter.
Humanists Question Presence of CofE Bishops in Lords
The head of the British Humanist Association has questioned the automatic presence of 26 Church of England bishops in the unelected second chamber of parliament as the Government deliberates House of Lords reforms.
TV Star Supports Tearfund AIDS Appeal
TV star Simon Shepherd of Peak Practice fame is to thank international midwifery charity MIDIRS for its help in fighting fight Ethiopia's growing HIV/AIDS epidemic. Shepherd will this week receive a cheque for £3,000 from the international charity Midwives Information and Resource Service (MIDIRS) on behalf of the 'Work a Miracle' AIDS appeal run by Christian development agency Tearfund.
Queen Marks 400th Anniversary of Church of England in Amsterdam
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth paid a visit to the Netherlands Monday to mark the 400th anniversary of the Church of England in Amsterdam.
Controversial US Episcopal Head Comments Ahead of Critical Anglican Meeting
Despite the rifts leading up to a global Anglican meeting next week, the woman causing much of the controversy remains calm.
Christian Aid: Climate Change, Not a Second to Lose
As scientists predict of an even worse rate of global warming, Christian Aid states that there is not a second to lose. The public is urged to immediately to help poor people cope with the now inevitable ravages of climate change.
Dungy Makes Super Bowl History 'The Lord's Way'
Indianapolis Colts' Tony Dungy made history as the first black coach ever to win the Super Bowl. And taking advantage of the trophy stage, Dungy was more proud to have won the big game "the Lord's way."
CARE Celebrates National Marriage Week's Westminster Launch
Christian Social Policy charity CARE has welcomed the Tenth National Marriage week which was launched in Parliament this morning.
Britain's Police State Critical, Archbishop Sentamu Says
Following Home Secretary John Reid's to increase the time that terror suspects can be held without charge from 28 to 70 days, the Archbishop of York warned today that Britain is in danger of turning into an Idi Amin-style police state.
Soul Survivor Set to Launch HOPE08 Across the UK
More than 1,000 people in 350 locations have pledged to back Soul Survivor's HOPE08, a trans-denominational mission movement for 2008.
Hereford Diocese Gets Christians Talking with New DVD
For the first time ever, the Diocese of Hereford has produced a study course for its parishioners. 'Something to Talk About' has been produced as a DVD and training for leaders has already started.
Soul Survivor Set to Launch HOPE08 Across the UK
More than 1,000 people in 350 locations have pledged to back Soul Survivor's HOPE08, a trans-denominational mission movement for 2008. Supporters have said that they will "make Hope happen where they live" - even before the initiative is presented to the nation this month on a high-profile tour.
Mothers' Union Calls for More Marriage Support
The Mothers' Union (MU) is calling for more to be done to support couples in building healthy, lasting relationships, as the charity continues to commit thousands of volunteers to marriage and relationship support initiatives across the UK each year.
Poor People Cannot Cope with Temperature Rise, Warns Christian Aid
Christian Aid's senior climate analyst, Andrew Pendleton, has responded to the release of a new climate change report with a warning that poor people will not be able to cope with a rise in temperatures of more than three degrees centigrade.
Vicky Beeching Joins Delirious? and Rebecca St. James on US Tour
British worship artist Vicky Beeching will join gospel legends Delirious? and Rebecca St. James on their Worship Revolution Tour this spring.