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MethodistChildren Brings Fresh Spark to Christmas Services
MethodistChildren have developed new services to help churches bring the Nativity story to life through sounds, stories and prayers. Christmas services will be brought to life through the use of the sound props, or 'sound story'
Archbishop Sentamu Criticises Secularists for Leaving Jesus Out of Christmas
Dr Sentamu has accused secularists and atheists of undermining the Britain's cultural traditions as he reflected the growing fury of church leaders over reports of companies banning Christmas decorations and schools leaving Jesus out of nativity plays.
Persecution Intensifies as Sri Lanka Slides Towards Civil War
Christians in Sri Lanka are appealing to the international community for help as their country slides closer towards civil war. Believers are getting caught in the crossfire between warring Tamil and Sinhalese communities, and church leaders have likened the growing violence in Sri Lanka to the 'killing fields' of Cambodia
Evidence of Human Rights Atrocities Revealed in Burma
Fresh evidence has emerged this week of gross violations of human rights perpetrated by Burma's military regime against the Karen, Karenni and Shan ethnic groups.
World Vision Welcomes Rights for Disabled
World Vision and Action on Disability and Development (ADD) welcome the formal adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities, as UN acknowledges 650 million disabled people with the 1st Human Rights treaty of the 21st century.
Kember Forgives Iraqi Captors
The three former hostages with the Christian Peacemaker Teams in Iraq, Norman Kember, James Loney and Harmeet Singh Sooden, have said they forgive their captors and do not wish for "retribution".
UK Employers Ban Christmas Decorations
A shocking survey has revealed that three out of four UK employers have banned Christmas decorations for fear of offending staff belonging to other faiths. 74 per cent of managers were not allowing any festive decorations in their workplaces this year, an increase on 71 per cent in 2005, according to the survey of 2,300 employers across the UK.
Church of Scotland: Blair's Trident Announcement a 'Missed Opportunity'
The Church of Scotland has expressed its continued opposition to weapons of mass destruction after Prime Minister Tony Blair outlined plans on Monday to spend up to £20bn on a new generation of submarines for Trident missiles, telling MPs it would be "unwise and dangerous" to give up nuclear weapons.
Renowned Worship Artist Honoured with GRAMMY Nominations
Prolific worship leader Chris Tomlin, who also grabbed the 2006 GMA music awards for Artist and Male Vocalist of the Year, has received his first and second GRAMMY nominations for the 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
Church of Scotland: Blair's Trident Announcement a 'Missed Opportunity'
The Church of Scotland has responded to Blair's Trident announcement earlier in the week by reaffirming its continued opposition to weapons of mass destruction.
UK Employers Ban Christmas Decorations
A shocking survey has revealed that three out of four UK employers have banned Christmas decorations for fear of offending staff belonging to other faiths.
Poll Results Reveal Widespread Opposition to Sexual Orientation Regulations
An independent opinion poll commissioned by the Lawyers' Christian Fellowship has shown that the government's efforts to push through the new Sexual Orientation Regulations are out of step with public opinion.
The Nativity Story Hits UK Cinemas
New Line Cinema's highly anticipated The Nativity Story will premiere today in cinemas nationwide. According to the director of the film Catherine Hardwicke, the story of the birth of Christ means a lot to people.
Climate Change Action Not Radical Enough, says Christian Aid
Following UK Chancellor Gordon Brown's pre-budget report yesterday, which raised 'green' taxes on motor and air travel and offered incentives for greener homes, Christian Aid called for much more radical action to tackle climate change.
Christian Aid Wants Benn to Press for World Bank Reform
After resolving a dispute over conditions attached to aid for poor countries, the UK government decided earlier in the week to release the £50 million it had withheld from the World Bank earlier this year.
Premier.tv Wins 'Most Innovative Webcast' Award
A Christian IPTV Channel has won a prestigious award just six months after it's launch. The Christian Broadcasting Council presented Premier.tv with the gold award for the most innovative Christian webcast at a ceremony in Essex last week.