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All Councils in Scotland Committed to Tackling Climate Change
32 local authorities in Scotland will sign the nation's Climate Change Declaration. Environment Minister Ross Finnie said he was delighted to see that every council in Scotland is committed to tackling climate change.
Churches in Sudan Growing Despite Persecution
Churches in northern Sudan are experiencing a continuous growth despite persecution, a local bishop said. The Sudanese capital now boasts 121 priests ministering to 900,000 Christians.
'Inspired by: The Bible Experience' Full Version to Release this Autumn
Following the release in the US of a groundbreaking first-ever project entitled Inspired by: The Bible Experience, the full DVD version of the audio Bible prepares to release this autumn, 2007.
Memphis Churches Seek Oversight from Kenya
Churches in Memphis and across the southern states of America have moved closer to an alternative conservative communion to the Episcopal Church in the USA by asking the Anglican Church of Kenya to form a diocese and appoint a bishop for them in America.
Protestant Churches Arrange European Theological Consultation
A consultation for young theologians and the 105 member churches of the Community of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE) has been arranged, the CPCE Council decided on Saturday at its session in Vienna.
Church of England Welcomes School Admissions Code
The Church of England has welcomed the new DfES School Admissions Code and has issued guidance for dioceses. David Whittington, Acting Chief Education Officer, said: "Admitting children to schools is a demanding and complex business
Conference to Focus on Challenges towards Methodist Mission in UK
A conference has been organised by the Methodist Church, which will look to highlight the experiences and challenges of Methodists from all over the world who live and worship in the UK.
Senegal Rebel Leader Catholic Priest Dies
The leader of Senegal's separatist rebels has died in Paris. Father Augustin Diamacoune Senghor, aged 78, who was a founder member of the Movement of Democratic Casamance Forces (MFDC), died in a Paris hospital this week.
Agencies Call for Urgent Financial Aid to Help 100,000 Indonesian Flood Victims
An international humanitarian agency has called for the international community to provide financial aid to more than 100,000 flood victims in Indonesia.
Humanitarian Emergencies Victims Benefit from Church Organisations
Church and non-governmental organisations are aiding some 53,000 victims of 2006's fourth quarter humanitarian emergencies in Bicol, Philippines.
Christian Aid Tells of Alleged Atrocities in Ethiopia-Somalia Conflict
Christian Aid has received unconfirmed reports of shocking atrocities being committed by Ethiopian soldiers occupying Somalia this week.
China & Russia Veto UN Security Council Resolution on Burma
A resolution on Burma proposed by the United States and supported by the United Kingdom has been vetoed on Friday 12 January by China and Russia. South Africa also voted against the resolution.
Christian Aid Tells of Alleged Atrocities in Ethiopia-Somalia Conflict
Christian Aid has received unconfirmed reports of shocking atrocities being committed by Ethiopian soldiers occupying Somalia this week.
Protestant Ulster Unionist Party of Ireland Comments on Student's Crucifix Ban
The Protestant Ulster Unionist Party of Ireland has responded to the recent controversy surrounding a student who was told she could not wear her crucifix to school, calling the move "discriminatory" and "unacceptable".
Open Doors Calls for Prayers for Bangladesh
Open Doors has called for prayers for Bangladesh after the country's interim caretaker government declared a state of emergency for an indefinite period of time. The declaration of emergency came after the UN suspended all technical support for elections,
Humanitarian Emergencies Victims Benefit from Church Organisations
Church and non-governmental organisations are aiding some 53,000 victims of 2006's fourth quarter humanitarian emergencies in Bicol, Philippines.