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Christians Respond to Somalia Conflict

As Somalia's government struggles to regain control of the land from warlords and Islamic militants, a Christian group has decided to fund an emergency response in the highly insecure region in south-west Somalia.

Christians Respond to Somalia Conflict

Catholic Schools in Scotland Fuel Sectarianism Debate

Catholic schools fuel sectarianism and should be phased out, said Lord Steel as he intervened in the row over denominational education in Scotland.

Bishop of Leeds to Appeal for Prayer for the Oppressed

Bishop's plea to show strangers hospitality: 'Help those driven from home by oppression'. "We pray for all those who spend this New Year far away from home and especially those driven out of their own countries by oppression and violence.

BMS World Mission Challenges Young Christians in France

A BMS volunteer couple in France are challenging a group of young Christians to go deeper in their faith as they work together to transform the church basement into a personal space for the young Christians.

Queen Urges People to Bridge Young and Old Generation

Dressed in a spring green outfit, the Queen urged people on Christmas day to bridge the generation gap between the young and old.

Christian Counsellors Conference Offers Practical Support for Surviving Modern Life

The Association of Christian Counsellors (ACC) has put together a far-reaching programme of talks, workshops and training events by leading professionals and academics for its seventh national conference and training event from 25 to 28 January 2007.

Hundreds of Churches Set to Unite in Year of Prayer for London

Hundreds of church leaders from across London are set to embark on one of the largest prayer events the capital has ever seen.

World Reacts to Saddam Hussein Execution

Following the news that former Iraqi dictator, Saddam Hussein, has been executed, church leaders have joined world leaders in reacting to the landmark news, which is sure to hold repurcussions in the Middle East...

'Power of Unity' to be Unleashed at Hillsong London Conference

The annual Hillsong Conference in Europe will be held in London next year, taking place 10-12 October, 2007. Last year, the Hillsong Conference celebrated 20 years of "championing the cause of the local church".

Hundreds of Churches Set to Unite in Year of Prayer for London

Hundreds of church leaders from across London are set to embark on one of the largest prayer events the capital has ever seen. From midnight 1st January a massive 24/7 prayer initiative for 2007 will commence and churches of all denominations and traditions will unite to join in a 365-day prayer relay for London.

Delirious? and Rebecca St. James Pair Up for Spring Tour

Gospel legends Rebecca St. James and Delirious? will pair up next spring for "The Worship Revolution Tour". Dates will be announced early next year

Saddam Hussein Executed

Saddam Hussein has been executed by hanging at a secure facility in northern Baghdad for crimes against humanity. The execution took place just before 0600 local time (0300GMT), according to Iraqi TV. A representative of the prime minister and a Sunni Muslim cleric were present.

Global Shift in Christianity Requires 'New Paradigm Missionaries'

The global shift in Christianity to the southern hemisphere began decades ago, but the next generation of western missionaries was largely unaware of it.

English Churches Report Drastic Rise in Christmas Attendances

Churches throughout the Diocese of Lichfield have reported higher than usual attendances at services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Over the past five years attendances have been rising steadily across the Church of England and Lichfield Diocese has been part of this trend.

Evangelical Christians Attacked in India for Singing Christmas Carols

Evangelical Christians in India have been attacked by Hindu militants for singing Christmas carols. The shocking attack has raised concerns for Christians in the region, particularly as elsewhere in India news has also emerged that a church was attacked and completely destroyed by extremists.