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World Council of Churches Welcomes UN Report on Climate Change
The World Council of Churches (WCC) programme on climate change and water has welcomed a report released today by the UN climate panel.
Tearfund: Christians have Moral Imperative to Lead on Climate Change
A world expert on climate change has said Christians are neglecting one of the most important commandments in the Bible if they fail to tackle climate change. On the day that the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), announced their most up-to-date findings on climate change, Sir John Houghton, former Co-Chairman of the IPCC, said Christians should take the lead in action to reduce carbon emissions.
Thousands of Teens to Fast for World's Poor
Thousands of teenagers across the UK will take part in World Vision's 24-Hour Famine when it takes place 9-11 February. The annual event is now in its 21st year of encouraging young people from across the UK to go without food and experience hunger for one day while raising money for the charity through sponsorship and fundraising activities.
Church Commissioners Sell Financial Interest in Housing Loans
The Church Commissioners of the Church of England have this week sold their financial interest in a portfolio of housing loans granted to the Church Pensions Board to Grainger Trust.
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'New Global Realities' Challenge European Churches
European churches are waking up to fresh challenges to mission. At the recent Mission Consultation of the Conference of European Churches in Budapest, Hungary, European churches reaffirmed their commitment to mission, evangelism unity in the face of
Thousands of Teens to Fast for World's Poor
Thousands of teenagers will part take in World Vision's 24-Hour Famine across the UK, which takes place 9-11 February. The annual event is now in its 21st year of encouraging young people from across the UK to go without food and experience hunger for one day. The 24 Hour Famine helps to raise money for the charity through sponsorship and fundraising activities.
Hillsong Kids' Supernatural CD to Release
Integrity Music recently announced the US release of Supernatural, the latest CD from the dynamic Hillsong Kids ministry of Sydney, Australia's Hillsong Church.
Church Commissioners Sell Financial Interest in Housing Loans
The Church Commissioners of the Church of England have this week sold their financial interest in a portfolio of housing loans granted to the Church Pensions Board to Grainger Trust.
CHASTE Welcomes Blair's Determination to Combat Human Trafficking
The interdenominational forum Churches Alert to Sex Trafficking Across Europe (CHASTE) has welcomed news of the Prime Minister's determination to combat human trafficking and decision to sign the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings.
Climate Change Garners Worldwide Attention
Paris, the City of Light, dimmed last night as a five-minute "lights-out" campaign was held to express concern over climate change. Even the Eiffel Tower, whose 20,000 sparkling bulbs light up the Paris skyline nightly, went dark between 7:55 p.m. and 8 p.m. local time.
Christians Concerned for Venezuela as Chavez Granted Sweeping Powers
Christians are concerned for the future of religious freedom in Venezuela after the country's Congress granted President Hugo Chavez powers to rule by decree. Voice of the Martyrs' Todd Nettleton said, "President Hugo Chavez is gaining almost dictatorial powers over that country. He will be allowed to stay in office as long as he wants and basically rule the country by his decree."
Year for London Makes Urgent Call for Churches to Pray: 8, 12 February
Due to a number of churches having problems fulfiling their prayer dates, London's churches are now urgently asked to sign up for these 2 remaining dates for Febraury...
Archbishop Calls for Commission to Investigate Failing Penal System
A commission of enquiry is needed to investigate the failing penal justice system, the Archbishop of Canterbury has told the Prison Reform Trust.
Christian Youth Challenge YouTube Blasphemy
More than a month ago, atheists began to blaspheme the existence of God on the popular YouTube network. Today, Christians are turning the tables and taking up the challenge to stand up to their faith in Jesus Christ publicly.
Leading London Church to Celebrate Bible Teaching in Africa
Christians across London have been invited to an evening to celebrate and promote Bible teaching in Africa on 19 March 2007 at All Souls Church, Langham Place, London