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Langham Partnership to Provide Christian Literature to 100's of Seminaries Worldwide
The Langham Partnership has launched a new literature catalogue this month, with the aim of helping invest in the resources of hundreds of leading Christian and theological seminaries worldwide.
Church Leaders Welcome Investigation into Department of Health
Church leaders from Britain's largest umbrella groups have welcomed the CRE's (Commission for Race Equality) decision to launch a formal investigation into the Department of Health's widespread failing under Race Relations Law.
Britain's Greenhouse Gas Contribution 7 Times Higher Than Estimated
Christian Aid reports that official greenhouse gas figures hugely underestimate Britain's contribution to climate change. Adding in emissions from UK-funded operations in other countries would raise the UK's share of the global total from 2% to about 15%, the charity states.
Prayers Said for Fatally Shot British Teenager
A church service for 15-year-old Billy Cox, the third teenager shot dead in South London in the past two weeks, has seen prayers read to comfort a shocked and dismayed community.
Leading MPs Organise 'Amazing Grace' Movie Parliament Screening
William Hague and Alan Johnson are inviting fellow MPs to a special parliamentary screening of Amazing Grace, the new feature film about William Wilberforce.
Government to Turn Down London Super-Mosque
A senior security source has recently expressed his concern about the proposed 'supermosque' on a site close to the venue of the 2012 Olympics in east London.
300,000 Celebrate Chinese New Year in London
Crowds of more than 300,000 gathered in central London Sunday for what were the largest Chinese New Year celebrations outside of China, where huge festivities took place including a parade and lion and dragon dancing.
Archbishop of Canterbury Visits President of Tanzania Amid Anglican Summit
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams has made a courtesy visit to President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania on 16th February, and paid tribute to the progress the country has made in recent years.
World Vision Commends US Decision to Increase Funds for AIDS
World Vision recently applauded US President George W. Bush for increasing funding for programmes to fight AIDS and malaria in fiscal year 2007.
Archbishop of Canterbury Visits President of Tanzania Amid Anglican Summit
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams has made a courtesy visit to President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania on 16th February, and paid tribute to the progress the country has made in recent years.
Tony Blair Announces Gun Law Review Following Further Shootings
Prime Minister Tony Blair has announced a major review of firearms laws following five fatal shootings in London, saying that the worrying increase in gun crime being witnessed across Britain is a "specific problem within a specific criminal culture".
Guys and Dolls Stars Dig Deep for Salvation Army in the North
The stars of the hit musical Guys and Dolls have been digging deep in their pockets to help raise money for Sunderland Citadel thanks to a fantastic fundraising idea by the management at the Sunderland Empire. The Guys and Dolls script includes many references to The Salvation Army in the script and many scenes representing Salvation Army officers at their mission work. The play even ends with the evangelisation of one the lead characters in the play - a former gambler from the shadier walks of
World Vision Commends US Decision to Increase Funds for AIDS
World Vision recently applauded US President George W. Bush for increasing funding for programmes to fight AIDS and malaria in fiscal year 2007.
UN Warns Chad Violence Could Replicate Rwanda Genocide
The UN refugee agency has issued a stark warning that the violence in Chad could turn into a genocide similar to that in Rwanda in 1994.
Christian Charity Brings Hope to Orphans on Chinese New Year
Christian charity International China Concern is bringing hope to abandoned Chinese children who are unable to celebrate Chinese New Year.
Scots Urged to Think about Volunteering on World Thinking Day
Members of Girlguiding Scotland will be hosting special activities and events for World Thinking Day, 22nd February 2007, joining more than ten million girls and young women from around the world celebrating the diversity of Girlguiding. In Scotland, Girlguiding is also making a special plea to encourage more adults to become involved.