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GMA Kicks Off New Year with Academy
The GMA Academy event in Dallas is quickly approaching, as attendees struggle to meet 16 January deadlines to sigh up. Popular US gospel artists Kirk Franklin and Todd Agnew will be featured at the event from 16 to 17 February 2007, hosted by the Gospel Music Association (GMA).
Abridged Bible a Best Seller in Iceland
An Icelandic version of The 100-Minute Bible reached number one in the country's non-fiction bestseller list within two weeks of its launch last November.
Climate Change Needs Cultural Change
There needs to be a "cultural change" in public attitudes when it comes to climate change, David Cameron recently noted. 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.
Tearfund Calls on EU to Renew Zimbabwe Sanctions
Christian development agency Tearfund has called on Christians to write to their MEPs to make sure that targeted sanctions against Zimbabwe are renewed this year.
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.
Archbishop Sentamu Offers Strengthening Visit to York Deanery
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu has visited the Deanery of Mowbray on Monday 8 January 2007. The Deanery of Mowbray is the group of parishes around Northallerton and Thirsk, including the two towns and surrounding villages. The Deanery works closely with the Thirsk and Northallerton Circuit of the Methodist Church, and with other Christian churches in the area.
Evangelical Head to Continue Fight as Sexual Orientation Regulations Upheld
The Evangelical Alliance has said it will continue to talk to the government about Christians' concerns regarding the Sexual Orientation Regulations, after a legal bid to have the Northern Ireland regulations annulled was overthrown in the House of Lords, 9 January 2007.
First Woman to Represent Archbishop in Enthronement
The Archbishop of Canterbury has for the first time appointed a woman to act on his behalf at bishops' enthronement ceremonies.
Press Freedom Threatened as Journalists Face 'Defaming Islam' Case
An international debate has commenced over a court case in Morocco centred upon the issue of press freedom, as two press representatives have been accused of defaming Islam.
Evangelical Head to Continue Fight as Sexual Orientation Regulations Upheld
The Evangelical Alliance has said it will continue to talk to the government about Christians' concerns regarding the Sexual Orientation Regulations, after a legal bid to have the Northern Ireland regulations annulled was overthrown in the House of Lords, 9 January 2007.
World Vision Protects Pakistan Quake Victims from Cold Winter
World Vision is living out the gospel as it continues to deliver warm, safe shelter to more than 4,000 students in quake-devastated Pakistan.
Delirious? Goes International this Year - Again
Popular British worship group Delirious? will kick off the new year with an international tour, making stops this month in Singapore and India, cities including Bangalore, Cochin, and Pune.
First Woman to Represent Archbishop in Enthronement Ceremonies
The Archbishop of Canterbury has for the first time appointed a woman to act on his behalf at bishops' enthronement ceremonies. Sheila Watson will be able to carry out ceremonies in 27
Romance Academy Announces New Conference Dates
The Romance Academy, a sex and relationship education programme for teens, has announced two upcoming conferences this year, for Saturday 20 January 2007 in Blackpool, and for Saturday 10 February 2007 in London.
Anglican Communion Announces 'Covenant Design Group' Members
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams has this week announced the members of the 'Covenant Design Group' that he has appointed in response to a request of the Joint Standing Committee of the Primates' Meeting and of the Anglican Consultative Council.
Church of England 'Profoundly Uneasy' About Stem Cell Research
The Church of England remains "profoundly uneasy" about the use of human genetic material, "no matter how it is packaged," according to spokesman Steve Jenkins.