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Authors of 'Covenant for Church of England' Dismiss Criticisms
Criticisms of the recently released Covenant for the Church of England (CCE) have been dismissed by two of its authors this week. Canon Dr Chris Sugden, who leads the Anglican Mainstream movement, along with Rev Paul Perkin, vicar of St Mark's Church in Battersea, London, together issued a response on behalf of the Steering Group of the CCE.
London Gospel Duo to Release Debut EP
London gospel duo Commission will launch their debut EP at north London's Jesus House Church with support from various UK Gospel acts, Friday, 26 January.
Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham Criticises Sexual Orientation Regulations
The Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham has expressed concern over the Northern Ireland Sexual Orientation Regulations which survived a challenge to have them annulled by Lord Morrow.
US Air Strikes Will Not Solve Somalia Crisis, warns Christian Aid
Recent US air strikes against so-called Islamist fighters in Somalia will do little to bring peace and security to the region, Christian Aid has said.
Winter Jam Headlines Steven Curtis Chapman and Jeremy Camp
Winter Jam 2007 is topped by first time Jam headliners Steven Curtis Chapman and Jeremy Camp, who bring a collective strength of proven name power and strong tour histories.
Christian Retreat Centre in India Faces Persecution
A Christian retreat centre in Kerala State, India, has fallen victim to a "venomous" media campaign, as well as harassment from police, US-based human rights group International Christian Concern (ICC) has reported.
Human Rights Lawyer Dying in Prison amid Congolese Persecution
A prominent human rights lawyer and mother-of-four has been returned to a Congolese prison despite being gravely ill. The human rights lawyer, Marie Therese Nlandu, who was charged on 11 December with inciting insurrection and possessing illegal firearms, had briefly received medical treatment in a military hospital for a severe lung infection contracted whilst in prison, reports persecution watchdog.
Archbishop of Liverpool in Holy Land to Support Christian Community
The Catholic Archbishop of Liverpool is in the Holy Land to offer his support to Catholics in the region.
Children Denied Basic Rights, Children's Society Reports
The Children's Society reports that disabled children who do not live at home should have the right to an advocate who can speak on their behalf.
Church of Scotland: Animal-Human Hybrid Embryos Unethical and Unnecessary
The Church of Scotland has welcomed the decision by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) to have a full public debate and consultation on the possibility of licensing research on human-animal hybrid embryos
Hundreds of Churches Sign Up to Pray for London
More than 200 churches across London have signed up to take part in a year-long prayer relay for the capital, and many more are set to join. Commencing at midnight 1st January 2007, London's churches will unite in praying for the nation's capital focusing on "Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will be Done".
Climate Change Needs Cultural Change
There needs to be a "cultural change" in public attitudes when it comes to climate change, David Cameron has said. The government needs to take a lead on climate change but not use green taxes as an excuse to "raid people's pockets", he said.
Church of Ireland Elects New Primate
The Rt Rev Alan Harper, Bishop of Connor, has been elected Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland by the House of Bishops of the Church of Ireland Wednesday.
Local Council Axes Christian Prayers at Meetings
Christian traditions in British society took another blow this week when it was announced that the tradition of saying Christian prayers before a Devon town's council meeting will be axed.
Church of England School Defends Vocational Exam Bias
A Church of England secondary school, St Luke's, announced that it is changing its curriculum in response to the government's new way of ranking schools.
Christians Arrested, Church Partly Demolished by Police in Vietnam
A church in Vietnam has been partly demolished by police officials as they burst into the premises, Christian Today has learned. Seventeen people were arrested in the raid, including a pastor's family members on the morning of January 9.