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Synod Takes Middle Ground on Civil Partnerships
A motion passed yesterday by the Church of England's General Synod has revealed deep divisions over the Church's response to the 2005 Civil Partnership Act, which legally recognised same-sex relationships, and the subsequent guidance issued by the House of Bishops in 2005.
Synod Takes Middle Ground on Civil Partnerships
A motion passed yesterday by the Church of England's General Synod has revealed deep divisions over the Church's response to the 2005 Civil Partnership Act, which legally recognised same-sex relationships, and the subsequent guidance issued by the House of Bishops in 2005.
NAACP Award Nominee 'The Bible Experience' Prepares for Old Testament CD
Following the nomination for a NAACP Image Award, Inspired By... The Bible Experience: New Testament Audio CD will now prepare for the Old Testament Audio CD.
Christian Aid Partner Reports on Bolivia Flood Disaster
Christian Aid partner CIPCA (Centre for Research and Training of Peasant Farmers) reports that around 40 people have been killed and tens of thousands have been left homeless by floods in the eastern lowlands of Bolivia.
Hope08 Supporters to Pray for Families Following UNICEF Report
Families under pressure are to be encouraged by supporters of the nationwide initiative Hope08. A new quarterly prayer diary, Friday Focus, which facilitates a call to prayer across the nation in preparation for Hope08, challenged readers: 'How could you help a family known to you who are facing challenges?'
Bishop of London to Deliver Internet Lent Series on 'Missing God'
The Bishop of London will deliver a series of talks throughout Lent on the subject of 'Missing God'. The four talks on 'Missing God' will feature the Bishop of London, the Rt Rev Dr Richard Chartres, addressing an audience at St Stephen Walbrook. Each session will be followed by an open questions and answers session.
Ugandan Government Takes Action as World Vision Presents Child Abuse Report
World Vision has received a request to present the findings of its Our Future in Their Hands report to the Ugandan parliamentary forum for children.
Church Reaches Out to Youth Followers Via Podcast
A church in the diocese of Portsmouth has been using the latest technology in bringing the Word of God to its youthful followers.
Exhibition of Artwork to Feature Christian Persecution
The phenomenon of Christian persecution is being highlighted in an exhibition of artwork, which opened 28 February in Oxford. Organised by Open Doors, an international charity which supports Christians facing persecution, The Art of Persecution contains over 50 pieces by professional, amateurs and child artists.
Churches Worldwide Rush Aid to Troubled Sri Lanka
Since Sri Lanka's 2002 cease-fire between the army and the Tamil Tigers, roadside blasts, suicide bombings, land and sea battles have killed thousands of Tamils, Muslims and Sinhalese in the north and east as well as combatants and military personnel. Now churches worldwide are doing what they can to get aid to the victims.
MissionFest 2007 to Attract Over 20,000 People
Apostolos Campus Ministry International will be among some 200 Christian organisations actively participating in MissionFest Toronto 2007, a press statement has revealed.
Brian McLaren to Address Malaysians on Modern Challenges to the Church
Influential speaker, author and pastor, Brian McLaren will be one of the speakers at an upcoming event organised by emergentMalaysia, Friends in Conversation: A Quiet Revolution of Hope, from March 3 - 4 at Christian Life Gospel Centre, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
Church of England Synod Passes Compromise Resolution on Homosexuality
The Church of England's General Synod has passed a compromise resolution on homosexuality after a lengthy debate on a high profile private members' motion asking Synod to accept homosexuals at every level of the Church.
Former Bishop of Oxford to Challenge Secular Ethics
The former Bishop of Oxford, Lord Richard Harries of Pentregrath, will discuss the challenge of decision-making in the 21st and reveal why the biblical concept of wisdom is the only way forward.
Churches and Charities Aim to Tackle Children's Problems
A coalition of churches and charities working with children will run a series of events aimed to help children who are facing problems such as bullying.
World's First Christian Youth Mobile Channel Launched
Unity In Values (UIV), the US-based leader in Christian mobile content, announced recently the launch of The Mobile Word Video Community, the world's first mobile channel targeted at Christian youth.