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Church Army Announces New Appointment for Fresh Expressions Agenda
Church Army's Research Unit, the Sheffield Centre, and the Archbishops' Fresh Expressions team have announced the appointment of a new Network Co-ordinator for the new Fresh Expressions guide.
Biblelands Raises £200,000 to Help Rebuild Lebanon
An appeal launched by BibleLands in response to last summer's Israel-Lebanon conflict has now surpassed the £200,000 mark, thanks to the generosity of British Christians.
World Vision to Support Women in Rwanda
World Vision is to support mothers in the Musanze District in Rwanda who own small vegetable gardens with over 2000 goats, piglets and chicken, through its Development Assistance Programme (DAP) this year.
Stallone in UK to Promote Sixth and Godly Instalment of Rocky
Following the US release of Rocky Balboa, the Rocky star Sylvester Stallone is currently promoting the sixth instalment of the Rocky franchise in the UK. Stallone, 60, got a rousing reception from the 30,000 plus crowd on Sunday as he took to the football pitch at Goodison Park before watching Everton play Reading.
Polish Church to Probe Bishops on Communist Past
The Catholic Church in Poland will attempt to resolve the worst crisis it has faced in its recent history by setting up a special commission to find out if its bishops and other clergy were communist agents in the past.
Christian Aid Chair Calls on Government to Tackle Poverty
The Chair of Christian Aid's Board of Trustees, the Rt Rev John Gladwin, has warmly greeted a government White Paper on world poverty, and has urged that an end be brought to the "evil" of poverty.
Bishop of Lichfield Calls for End to People Trafficking
The Bishop of Lichfield has called on people to work together to bring an end to the global scourge of people trafficking. The Rt Rev Jonathan Gledhill said in a message being distributed throughout the diocese that Christians should work together to stop the trade, reports the BBC.
Council of Churches Malaysia Acknowledges Response to Flood Victims
The Council of Churches of Malaysia (CCM) has acknowledged feedback from its members in its recent nationwide appeal to aid those in the flood-affected areas in Malaysia.
Council of Churches Malaysia Acknowledges Response to Flood Victims
The Council of Churches of Malaysia (CCM) has acknowledged feedback from its members in its recent nationwide appeal to aid those in the flood-affected areas in Malaysia.
Row Erupts over Student's Crucifix
A row has broken out after a school in Kent told one of its students that she could not wear her crucifix necklace because it breached health and safety rules.
Row Erupts over Student's Crucifix
A row has broken out after a school in Kent told one of its students that she could not wear her crucifix necklace because it breached health and safety rules.
Lord Carey Files Witness Statement in Exeter Christian Union Legal Battle
Lord Carey, the former Archbishop of Canterbury has filed a witness statement on behalf of the Christian students at Exeter University.The former spiritual head of the world-wide Anglican Communion has submitted a four-page statement to the Court.
Pastor Attacked in India Following Fake Prayer Request
A pastor in Karnataka, India, has been beaten by a group of youths after his church's Sunday Service ended on January 7. The pastor needed sixteen stitches for the injuries he sustained from the assault on his head and back.
Cars To Be Fitted With Alcohol Detection System
Toyota Motor Corp. is developing a fail-safe system for cars...
Cancer Risk Reduced By Losing Weight, Confirms Study
After tracking the weight of nearly 70,000 men between 1982 and 1992, researchers from the American Cancer Society...
British Charity Saves Environmental Wetland from Destruction
A British charity has recently saved thousands of acres of environmentally important wetland in South America from destruction.