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YMCA to Open New homes for Vulnerable Young People
The Bishop of Willesden and Mayor of Hillingdon will together open a set of brand new YMCA homes for vulnerable young people in Uxbridge next week. West London YMCA will bring hope to local young people ready for independent living when it opens the supported new homes in Uxbridge next Tuesday.
World Social Forum Discusses Using Force to Protect Vulnerable Communities
The international community's responsibility to protect endangered populations when their governments fail to do so, even with the use of force, was the centre of a lively debate at a World Council of Churches (WCC) workshop at the World Social Forum in Nairobi, Kenya.
London to Gather Thousands from Every Nation for Global Day of Prayer
Christians from all over the world will gather together in London for the Global Day of Prayer 2007 in May. Thousands of Christians of all denominations are due to gather in East London to pray for the capital and its future.
Desmond Tutu Tells World Forum: Terrorism Cannot be Defeated in Current Climate
The war on terror will "never" be won "as long as there are conditions in the world that make people desperate," like dehumanising poverty, disease and ignorance, former Archbishop Desmond Tutu told ecumenical participants at the start of the 2007 World Social Forum (WSF) in Nairobi.
Security Tightens After Shoot-Out with Muslim Extremists in Indonesia
Security in Indonesia has tightened after 11 people were killed in a shoot-out during a hunt for Muslim extremists. It is believed that several of the suspects are related to reported anti-Christian attacks in Poso.
Amazing Grace Sunday to be Celebrated Around the Globe
The highly anticipated Amazing Grace film stars Ioan Gruffudd as William Wilberforce, the man who championed the abolition of slavery in the British Empire, and is doing much to raise awareness of slavery.
Celebrities Support World Vision's 24 Hour Famine
Popular British rock star, Lil' Chris, has joined a host of celebrities including TV favourites Nikki Sanderson, Debra Stephenson and Sarah Jayne Dunn, along with upcoming band, The Holloways, in showing their support for World Vision's 2007 24 Hour Famine.
Amazing Grace Sunday to be Celebrated Around the Globe
The highly anticipated Amazing Grace film on William Wilberforce is doing much to raise awareness of slavery. The film stars Ioan Gruffudd as the man who championed the abolition of slavery in the British Empire, William Wilberforce.
Korean Superstar 'Rain' to Promote HIV/AIDS Awareness in Malaysia
Korean superstar Rain will help World Vision promote HIV/AIDS awareness among Malaysians when he holds his concert "Rain's Coming 06/07 World Tour" in the National Stadium in Bukit Jalil on January 27.
Internet Evangelism Day Team Launches Online Self-Assessment Tool
The Internet Evangelism Day team has recently launched an online self-assessment tool, as churches become increasingly concerned with how to communicate well to outsiders through their websites.
Second Racism Row Hits Channel 4
A second racism row has been stirred on a Channel 4 reality show after one contestant said she supported slavery. Gap year student Lucy Buchanan, 18, is taking part in Shipwrecked, where two teams on desert islands compete to win a £70,000 prize.
Security Tightens After Shoot-Out with Muslim Extremists in Indonesia
Security in Indonesia has tightened after 11 people were killed in a shoot-out during a hunt for Muslim extremists. It is believed that several of the suspects are related to reported anti-Christian attacks in Poso.
Church of England Releases Latest Attendance Figures
New figures released by the Church of England for 2005 show a mixed picture for trends in church attendance with smaller Sunday congregations, but more children and young people taking part in parish worship.
Archbishops Wade Further into Gay Adoption Debate
The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have warned Prime Minister Tony Blair not to bring in legislation that may make religious people feel unable to undertake public service if it goes against their consciences.
US Christian Reality Show 'Gifted' to Air This Week
A US-based Christian reality TV show 'Gifted' will air this week on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN). Commonly compared with 'American Idol', the show will feature 16,000 contestants, 8 finalists, 3 judges, and 1 winner.
New Institute for Christian Ethics to Open in Cambridge
A new Institute for Christian Ethics, promoting the study and understanding of faith in relation to public life, is being launched this week in Cambridge.