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Kirk Moderator Addresses Scottish Parliament on Slave Trade
The Moderator of the Church of Scotland General Assembly, the Rt Rev Alan McDonald, has addressed the Scottish Parliament on the "evils of slavery" as the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the Slave Trade Act this year brings former past and present forms of slavery high on church agendas this year.
Uzbekistan Government Denies Religious Freedom Violations
The government of Uzbekistan has launched a publicity drive claiming that the country does uphold religious tolerance. The move follows the designation of Uzbekistan as a 'Country of Particular Concern' (CPC) by the US State Department in November 2006.
Krystal Meyers' Song Continues to Soar in US Television Network
Dove Award-nominated Christian artist Krystal Meyers is excited that her song "Together", from her latest album, Dying For A Heart, will continue to be used by NBC throughout 2007 for promotional efforts behind their hit drama "Heroes".
Chartres Pledges Flight-Free Year
The Bishop of London has agreed to go one full year without flying to prove the point he made last year when he suggested that flying to go on holiday was sinful.
'Amazing Grace' at Easter People Holiday
The 20th and final Easter People holiday conference takes place in Blackpool, 10-15 April 2007. This year's Bible studies, on the theme of 'Amazing Grace', will be given by Charles Price from The Peoples Church, Toronto. Price is said to be one of the most popular speakers over the event's history.
Church of England Reviews Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
The Church of England is reviewing its defined benefit pension scheme in an effort to keep it open to all employees. Increasing the accrual period for a full pension from 37-40 years for future employees will be included in the proposals, in addition to setting up a new policy with no discretionary link between pension and stipend increases for clergy.
BBC Poll Highlights Concerns of Caste as a 'Barrier to Social Harmony'
The BBC has released a nationwide survey of 'attitudes' pertaining to national identity and the Indian marketplace.
New Film Exposes Devastating Effects of World Bank, IMF Policies on Africa
Christian Aid has teamed up with Britain's leading Muslim magazine, Q-News, to host a special screening of a film that highlights the devastating effects of the World Bank and IMF policies imposed on African countries.
North Korea Tops Persecution Watch List Again
North Korea has once again topped the Open Doors' "World Watch List", the annual blacklist of the world's 50 worst persecutors announced this week by Open Doors USA.
Make this Year's Elections About Climate Change, says Church of Scotland Minister
Church of Scotland minister the Rev Malcolm Rooney has called for climate change to be the single issue that decides how Christians vote at the forthcoming elections to the Scottish Parliament.
Thousands Seek Jesus Through Internet Church Campaign
Following the recent Churches Advertising Network (CAN) multimedia campaign, thousands of Jesus' MySpace friends and acquaintances clicked through to visit "Jesus' official homepage" at www.rejesus.co.uk.
Study Compares Christian and Non-Christian Lifestyles
A new Barna Group survey measured the type of lifestyles Americans live...
New Global Alliance of Churches Meets for Historic First Assembly
The First Assembly of Action by Churches Together (ACT) Development, a new alliance of churches and related organisations working on development, has commenced in Nairobi, Kenya.
Swedish Church Leaders Visit Norwegian Church
A delegation from the leaders of the Swedish Church will visit Norway from 7 to 9 of February. The group includes among others the Swedish Archbishop Anders Wejryd discussing topics such as the relationship between the state and the church.
Switchfoot Enthuse Thousands in London
Five-piece Californian rock band Switchfoot hit London's Shepherds Bush Empire last night, Tuesday 6 February, hosting a sold-out audience of some 2000 fans.
Thousands Seek Jesus Through Internet Church Campaign
Following the recent Churches Advertising Network (CAN) multimedia campaign, thousands of Jesus' MySpace friends and acquaintances clicked through to visit www.rejesus.co.uk.