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Evangelical Church in Iran Denounce Government Crackdown
The Iranian Evangelical Church has strongly criticised a crackdown by the local authorities on its church members. New regulations will mean that churches now need to inform the authorities of the names of all members participating in church functions.
Thousands Remember Abducted Victims of Korean War
Ten thousand yellow handkerchiefs have been tied to trees in remembrance of the South Koreans that were abducted by North Korea during the 1950-1953 Korean War.
Chris Tomlin's Project Listed Best Christian Album in iTunes
The bestselling project has also received a GRAMMY Award nomination and gained further recognition when Tomlin was profiled in a recent issue of TIME magazine.
Online Prayer Helps Cancer Patients
A new study has found a link between online prayer support and mental health benefits among breast cancer patients. The study conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Center of Excellence in Cancer Communications Research
Joint Climate Change Strategy to Launch in London
Green groups, banks and academics will propose redirecting capital investments into projects that are less affected by climate change, in a joint study to launch this spring, organisers said on Monday.
Church in Wales Celebrates Ten Years of Women Priests
Dioceses across the Church in Wales are celebrating ten years of women priests within the Church this month. Women were first ordained as priests in the Church in Wales ten years ago on the weekend of 11 and 12 January 1997, with
Methodists Release Poverty-Focused Lent Pack
A new Bible Study pack for Lent from the Methodist Relief and Development Fund (MRDF) hopes to bring the Bible's teachings on poverty to life. 'What does the Bible say about poverty?,' contains material for six interactive and engaging sessions and
Kingdom Bank Donation Boosts Youth For Christ Project
Youth for Christ's Fort Rocky project has recently received a donation of £3,468 from Nottingham-based Christian bank Kingdom Bank Limited.
100-Year-Old Youth Movement Starts 2007 with New Name, Fresh Events
UK-based Christian youth organisation Crusaders has kicked off the new year with an imminent change of name to Urban Saints. As the organisation celebrated their 100th anniversary last May, they announced their new name to be used from 1 January 2007.
Brown, Geldof Receive Honorary Degrees for Poverty Work
Chancellor Gordon Brown and Live8 organiser Bob Geldof have received honorary degrees from Newcastle University in honour of their work in tackling world poverty.
Tens of Thousands Search for God at Rejesus Website Over Christmas
Thousands have entered and visited the rejesus.co.uk website throughout December, making it one of the most successful months for the site which aims to allow non-churchgoers to find out more about Jesus.
Youth for Christ Prepare for London Worship Event
Youth for Christ are set to hold an exciting evening of music and drama, which will take place at St Paul's Church, Hammersmith, London on Thursday 25 January 2007.
UK Church Leaders Welcome New Missionary Appointment to Black Country
Local church leaders have welcomed the appointment of Evan Cockshaw as Church of England missionary to West Bromwich. The Rev Margaret Small, Rural Dean of West Bromwich, said: "The Church in West Bromwich has got hardly anyone in the 16 to 30 age group and we felt very much that we need to have somebody to come and do this work for us.
Marriage Best Environment to Raise Children, says Church
The Catholic Church in Wales has reaffirmed its commitment to the institution of marriage, as official figures released last week showed that more than half of all births in Wales are outside of wedlock - and the figure is rising.
World Vision's Campagnia Goes International
Campagnia, the brand name of organic products produced by World Vision Lebanon's SABIL (Sustainable Agri-Business Initiative in Lebanon) grant, went international for the first time last month by participating in the fourth edition of the Dubai's Middle East Natural and Organic products Expo 2006.
Marriage Best Environment to Raise Children, says Church
The Catholic Church in Wales has reaffirmed its commitment to the institution of marriage, as official figures released last week showed that more than half of all births in Wales are outside of wedlock - and the figure is rising.