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20,000 to Gather at Major Convocation of N.American Baptists

More than 20,000 Baptists are expected to join the thirty-six groups that comprise the North American Baptist Fellowship (NABF) in Canada and the United States as they convene for the 'Celebration of a New Baptist Covenant'.

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 this week, giving them a major boost in their High Court Human Rights case against the university, and its Student Guild.

Gospel Charity Event to be Held for Cancer Research UK

UK's top gospel DJs will come together for a unique charity event 26-27 January. G Force Radio, in conjunction with Cancer Research UK, will come together for "G Force Radio Gospel 24".

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.

Philippines Thank Archbishop For Peace Between Christians & Muslims

Authorities from Zamboanga City in the Philippines have expressed their "admiration, respect and praise" for the good works that the Archbishop of Zamboanga has done in promoting understanding and uniting the local Christian and Muslim communities.

World-Leading Stem Cell Science Centre Built in Edinburgh

Ministers have recently confirmed a world-leading centre in stem cell science and regenerative medicine is to be built in Edinburgh and is expected to be completed by 2010.

Greater Role for Faith-Based Groups in UK Welfare, Urges Government Minister

A government minister has given the green light for faith-based groups to play an even greater role in ensuring that people have access to welfare services in Britain.

Christian Aid Calls on Nicaragua to Use Anti-Poverty Programmes

Christian Aid calls on the new president of Nicaragua to use international debt relief for anti-poverty programmes, as the country welcomes former Sandinista, Daniel Ortega, back to power next week.

US Church Holds Burger King to Account on Poor Pay

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the USA has urged fast-food giant Burger King to work with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) to address wages and working conditions in the tomato fields.

Deadly Storms Batter Europe

Two people have been left dead as storms continue to batter Europe - and the death toll is set to rise as hopes fade for seven missing Irish fishermen and others caught up in terrible weather conditions.

Salvation Army to hold Multi-Ethnic Mission Seminar

The Salvation Army UK is set to hold its fourth Annual Mission and Ethnic Diversity seminar in March 2007. The three-day seminar will look to provide inspiration and support to those already involved in, or wanting to embark on, multi-ethnic mission.

Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham Criticises Sexual Orientation Regulations

The Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham has warned that the Northern Ireland Sexual Orientation Regulations fail to strike a fair balance between the rights of homosexual people to be treated with dignity and the rights of Christians to live according to their faith.