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WCC Head Backs UK Church Opposition to Nuclear Plans
Ahead of an upcoming vote in the UK parliament on the government's plan to replace the Trident nuclear weapons system, the World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia has written to WCC member churches in the country praising and expressing support for their efforts to stop this.
US Episcopal Head Calls for Restraint in Anglican Gay Dispute
Controversial Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church USA (ECUSA), Katharine Jefferts Schori, has pleaded for patience from her Church, and urged them to refrain from ordaining gay bishops or blessing same-sex unions.
Teenagers Being Sought for Sex and Relationship Education Programme
New teenagers are being sought to take part in the "Romance Academy" in Norwich, a sex and relationship education programme for teens, following a graduation ceremony for teenagers who took part in the programme and stayed celibate for 15 weeks.
Evangelical Alliance Introduces New Charity Commission Guidance
The Evangelical Alliance (EA) is introducing a publication of a new Charity Commission guidance relating to the requirement for every charity to show that it is for the public benefit.
Artists Raise Their Voices to Abolish Modern Day Slavery
The Music Inspired By The Motion Picture Amazing Grace soundtrack, which released in January, is being used as a vehicle through which top artists can raise their voice in a social justice campaign to abolish modern day slavery.
Thousands of US Teens Cry Out Against Secularism Despite Persecution
The popular American Battle Cry event returned to San Francisco this weekend, with more than 22,000 teens against secular culture.
Teenagers Being Sought for Sex and Relationship Education Programme
New teenagers are being sought to take part in the "Romance Academy" in Norwich, a sex and relationship education programme for teens, following a graduation ceremony for teenagers who took part in the programme and stayed celibate for 15 weeks.
Third Day to Headline AIDS Charity Concert in UK
After grabbing a GRAMMY award last month, American Christian rock band Third Day are now preparing to stop by the UK for an HIV/AIDS charity concert.
Evangelical Alliance Introduces New Charity Commission Guidance
The Evangelical Alliance (EA) is introducing a publication of a new Charity Commission guidance relating to the requirement for every charity to show that it is for the public benefit.
American Idol 'Gives Back' to Charities, Bono to Perform
American Idol, in a special called "Idol Gives Back", will raise funds for charities in the U.S. and Africa. During the 24 April episode, every vote cast via phone or text message, "Idol" sponsors Coca-Cola, AT&T and others will donate money to charity.
Political Parties Set for War Over Climate Change
Britain's major political forces are set to go to battle over the 'green agenda', as Chancellor Gordon Brown, and Conservative leader David Cameron prepare to deliver keynote speeches on climate change.
London 'Table Football Challenge' Raises Cash for Development Projects
A Chessington man has raised almost £1,500 by carrying a table football game across London, playing members of the public on 10 of the city's bridges.
World Vision to Equip Rwandan Staff for Future Charitable Activities
International Christian relief agency, World Vision, has recently started a series of courses for its Rwandan staff, aimed at equipping them with skills that will enable them to carry on with its charitable activities in future.
English Churches May Become Post Offices
The Church of England may issue guidelines to its parishes recommending their churches be used as post offices.
Zimbabwe Police Crack Down on Protest Prayer Rally
Zimbabwe government continues to put pressure on political opposition with latest crackdown on protest prayer rally.
Scottish Churches Alarmed by High Number of Children in Broken Homes
Church and family groups in Scotland have expressed alarm for the growing number of children in Scotland living in broken families after new figures revealed the highest ever number of children born out of wedlock.