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World Vision Responds as Two Earthquakes & Tsunami Hit South Pacific

Two earthquakes and a tsunami have hit the western part of the Solomon Islands on Monday, killing at least 12, a spokesman for the islands has said.

Bible Society Launches International Mobile Phone Service

The Bible Societies around the world, including the UK, America, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Russia and South Africa, recently launched an international direct-to-consumer mobile internet site for delivering the Bible to mobile phone subscribers worldwide.

Prayers for Captured British Sailors in Iran

World leaders are backing Britain in urging Iran to release the 15 British sailors and marines captured ten days ago, while prayers were said for the group yesterday at leading Seaman Faye Turney's home church.

How the Egyptians Built The Pyramids

A French architect claimed Friday to have uncovered the mystery about how Egypt's Great Pyramid was built...

BMS World Mission Supports Child Education in Angola

A year ago the site was bare - now there are three classes for over 50 young children in the suburb of Sapu, situated on the outskirts of the Angolan capital, Luanda.

Controversial Chocolate Jesus Pulled from New York Gallery

The controversial 'chocolate Jesus' has been pulled from the New York art gallery where it was to be displayed. Cosmic Cavallaro's sculpture, titled 'My Sweet Lord', caused outrage among Christian groups- who were especially offended because the statue was being aired over the Easter period.

Street Pastors Could Head North of the Border

The Street Pastors initiative could soon head to Scotland if the proposal for a pilot scheme in Perth gets the green light from the city council.

Controversial Chocolate Jesus Pulled from New York Gallery

The controversial 'chocolate Jesus' has been pulled from the New York art gallery where it was to be displayed. Cosmic Cavallaro's sculpture, titled 'My Sweet Lord', caused outrage among Christian groups - who were especially offended because the statue was being aired over the Easter period.

Street Pastors Could Head North of the Border

Street Pastors could soon launch in Scotland for the first time if Perth city proposal gets the go ahead. The initiative has already had great success in London, Birmingham

Tim Hughes 'Holding Nothing Back' Soon

Acclaimed British worship leader and two-time Dove Award winning artist for Song of the Year, Tim Hughes, will release his first album in three years, Holding Nothing Back, in the UK on Sunday 1 April.

Christian Campaign Group Calls for New Social Policy in Scotland

The Christian campaign group CARE (Christian Action Research & Education) is calling on politicians of all parties to pledge themselves to a new social policy in Scotland.

America's Leading Black Religious TV Station to Launch in UK

In an attempt to counteract the negativity and violence of urban communities portrayed in the media, America's leading black religious TV station, The Word Network will hold its official UK launch on 17 April.

Christian Campaign Group Calls for New Social Policy in Scotland

The Christian campaign group CARE (Christian Action Research & Education) is calling on politicians of all parties to pledge themselves to a new social policy in Scotland.

Slavery Still Exists Today, Says Head of URC

The Moderator of the General Assembly of the United Reformed Church, Rev Elizabeth Caswell, has said in her Easter message that "despite being illegal slavery still exists".

Memorial Fund for Family of Murdered Vicar

A memorial fund has been set up to support the family of the vicar who was killed outside his church two weeks ago.

Tim Hughes 'Holding Nothing Back' Soon

Acclaimed British worship leader and two-time Dove Award winning artist for Song of the Year, Tim Hughes, will release his first album in three years, Holding Nothing Back, in the UK on Sunday 1 April.