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Guys and Dolls Stars Dig Deep for Salvation Army in the North
The stars of the hit musical Guys and Dolls have been digging deep in their pockets to help raise money for Sunderland Citadel thanks to a fantastic fundraising idea by the management at the Sunderland Empire. The Guys and Dolls script includes many references to The Salvation Army in the script and many scenes representing Salvation Army officers at their mission work. The play even ends with the evangelisation of one the lead characters in the play - a former gambler from the shadier walks of
World Vision Commends US Decision to Increase Funds for AIDS
World Vision recently applauded US President George W. Bush for increasing funding for programmes to fight AIDS and malaria in fiscal year 2007.
UN Warns Chad Violence Could Replicate Rwanda Genocide
The UN refugee agency has issued a stark warning that the violence in Chad could turn into a genocide similar to that in Rwanda in 1994.
Christian Charity Brings Hope to Orphans on Chinese New Year
Christian charity International China Concern is bringing hope to abandoned Chinese children who are unable to celebrate Chinese New Year.
Scots Urged to Think about Volunteering on World Thinking Day
Members of Girlguiding Scotland will be hosting special activities and events for World Thinking Day, 22nd February 2007, joining more than ten million girls and young women from around the world celebrating the diversity of Girlguiding. In Scotland, Girlguiding is also making a special plea to encourage more adults to become involved.
Dove Awards Nominees to Be Announced
A Dove Awards Press Conference will be held on Tuesday morning in Nashville, Tennessee, where nominees in over 40 categories will be revealed by gospel artists Brian Littrell and Juanita Bynum.
Oasis Awards to Air on UCB
The 'first ever UK Gospel Music and Church Awards', which took place 27 July last year at the Hackney Empire in London, will air on UCB (United Christian Broadcasters) this weekend.
UN Warns Chad Violence Could Replicate Rwanda Genocide
The UN refugee agency has issued a stark warning that the violence in Chad could turn into a genocide similar to that in Rwanda in 1994.
Christian Charity Brings Hope to Orphans on Chinese New Year
Christian charity International China Concern is bringing hope to abandoned Chinese children who are unable to celebrate Chinese New Year.
Madonna: 'We All Need to be Like Jesus'
Madonna, a subject of controversy in many religious circles, has said she wants to be Jesus.
Primates Boycott Eucharist at Anglican Tanzania Summit
A small group of Anglican leaders has boycotted a Eucharist with other primates as the Anglican Communion reaches a vital period during its crunch meeting in Tanzania.
CARE Calls for Robust Marriage Policies in Response to UNICEF Report
Christian social policy charity CARE has expressed great concern at the findings of the UNICEF study, Child Poverty in Perspective, published this week.
Comedian Brightens Up UK Church
Leicester's clergy have brightened up their sermons with a stand-up comedian drafted in to make members feel more at ease. A workshop was held on Thursday at Leicester's Comedy Festival to try to encourage people in the church to better engage with their audiences.
Homeless Advocate and Author Joins World Vision's 30 Hour Famine
Homeless advocate, Mike Yankoski, author of the groundbreaking book, Under the Overpass, will appear at one of United State's largest churches in Pacific Northwest, Overlake Christian Church in Redmond in Washington, as part of World Vision's 30 Hour Famine nationwide campaign.
TobyMac to Follow Album with 'Portable Sounds' Tour
Popular American Christian rapper/singer TobyMac will release Portable Sounds, following his critically acclaimed albums Momentum(2001) and Welcome to Diverse City (2004).
CARE Calls for Robust Marriage Policies in Response to UNICEF Report
Christian social policy charity CARE has expressed great concern at the findings of the UNICEF study, Child Poverty in Perspective, published this week.