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Church of England Reviews Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
The Church of England is reviewing its defined benefit pension scheme in an effort to keep it open to all employees. Increasing the accrual period for a full pension from 37-40 years for future employees will be included in the proposals, in addition to setting up a new policy with no discretionary link between pension and stipend increases for clergy.
BBC Poll Highlights Concerns of Caste as a 'Barrier to Social Harmony'
The BBC has released a nationwide survey of 'attitudes' pertaining to national identity and the Indian marketplace.
New Film Exposes Devastating Effects of World Bank, IMF Policies on Africa
Christian Aid has teamed up with Britain's leading Muslim magazine, Q-News, to host a special screening of a film that highlights the devastating effects of the World Bank and IMF policies imposed on African countries.
North Korea Tops Persecution Watch List Again
North Korea has once again topped the Open Doors' "World Watch List", the annual blacklist of the world's 50 worst persecutors announced this week by Open Doors USA.
Make this Year's Elections About Climate Change, says Church of Scotland Minister
Church of Scotland minister the Rev Malcolm Rooney has called for climate change to be the single issue that decides how Christians vote at the forthcoming elections to the Scottish Parliament.
Thousands Seek Jesus Through Internet Church Campaign
Following the recent Churches Advertising Network (CAN) multimedia campaign, thousands of Jesus' MySpace friends and acquaintances clicked through to visit "Jesus' official homepage" at www.rejesus.co.uk.
Study Compares Christian and Non-Christian Lifestyles
A new Barna Group survey measured the type of lifestyles Americans live...
New Global Alliance of Churches Meets for Historic First Assembly
The First Assembly of Action by Churches Together (ACT) Development, a new alliance of churches and related organisations working on development, has commenced in Nairobi, Kenya.
Swedish Church Leaders Visit Norwegian Church
A delegation from the leaders of the Swedish Church will visit Norway from 7 to 9 of February. The group includes among others the Swedish Archbishop Anders Wejryd discussing topics such as the relationship between the state and the church.
Switchfoot Enthuse Thousands in London
Five-piece Californian rock band Switchfoot hit London's Shepherds Bush Empire last night, Tuesday 6 February, hosting a sold-out audience of some 2000 fans.
Thousands Seek Jesus Through Internet Church Campaign
Following the recent Churches Advertising Network (CAN) multimedia campaign, thousands of Jesus' MySpace friends and acquaintances clicked through to visit www.rejesus.co.uk.
Jakarta Still Under Water, World Vision Reports
Over half of Jakarta still remains under water since the worst floods in the city's modern history hit last week. Heavy rain in the early hours of Tuesday morning triggered another wave of flooding in the places, which had been receding the day before.
World Reformed Church Mourns for Ex-Leader
The World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) has expressed its "deep sense of sadness" in announcing the death of one of its long-time and much loved leaders, Milan Opočenský.
TV Bible Adventure Stories to Air on BBC
A television series based on Bible stories for children has been scheduled for broadcast on the BBC's children's slot CBBC in March. Set in the first century AD, the UK-produced Friends and Heroes, is the epic animated tale of two young people - Macky and Portia - whose idealism and friendship leads them across the ancient world.
Make this Year's Elections About Climate Change, says Church of Scotland Minister
Church of Scotland minister the Rev Malcolm Rooney has called for climate change to be the single issue that decides how Christians vote at the forthcoming elections to the Scottish Parliament.
TV Star Helps in Fight Against Ethiopia's Growing HIV/AIDS Pandemic
TV and stage actor, Simon Shepherd, thanked Bristol based, international, not-for-profit organisation, MIDIRS, Wednesday 7th February for pledging support to Tearfund's 'Work a Miracle' appeal...