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Leprosy Mission Releases Resources for World Leprosy Day 2007

Leprosy Mission is calling on Christians up and down the country to get involved with next year's World Leprosy Day on 28 January 2007. The last Sunday in January has been set aside since 1954 to spread the message that leprosy still exists.

Walking Together

Jesus explains in the Sermon on the Mount, how to walk together with God...

Gold Industry Must Clean Up its Act, says CAFOD

'All that glitters isn't gold,' goes the familiar saying. But the gold jewellery industry is facing a harsh wake-up call this Christmas as the ethical concern of Britain's shoppers looks turns increasingly to the gold jewellery industry.

Indians Help Boost Congregations in Britain

Indian priests are not only meeting the shortage of priests in churches in Britain, but Christian migrants from India, particularly from Kerala, are helping boost church congregations, recent reports show.

Controversial Christian Video Game Continues to Soar in Charts

A controversial video game that depicts a crusade of violence by Christians continues to soar in the bestseller charts this Christmas. The game Left Behind: Eternal Forces is set in post-apocalyptic New York and features God's army battling the Antichrist. Based on the bestselling Christian fantasy Left Behind series created by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins.

Rowan Williams Endorses Report on Child Marketing

The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev Dr Rowan Williams, has endorsed a report which aims to alert the public to the fact that children are under threat from a flood of marketing and advertising aimed directly at the young.

Chris Tomlin and Matt Redman Unite for 'How Great is Our God' Tour

Legendary worship artist/songwriter Chris Tomlin will embark on a 32-city US tour with Louie Giglo, author and founder of Passion ministries, this winter.

Sri Lanka's Ignored Conflict Threatens Tsunami Reconstruction

Leading UK relief agencies are acutely concerned by the devastating impact that the escalation of hostilities in the north and east of Sri Lanka is having on the lives of thousands of people in the country, particularly those reliant on post-tsunami aid and reconstruction efforts.

GMA Dove Awards Tickets Go on Sale

The Dove Awards will be presented on Wednesday, 25 April, 2007 (8:00-10:00pm CST) at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, hosted by Dove-winning artists Natalie Grant, Brian Littrell and Donnie McClurkin.

Leprosy Mission Releases Resources for World Leprosy Day 2007

Leprosy Mission is calling on Christians up and down the country to get involved with next year's World Leprosy Day on 28 January 2007. The World Leprosy Day materials from Leprosy Mission focus on the will of the Old Testament prophet Isaiah

Villagers Attack, Threaten Christians in India

International Christian Concern has reported that Christians in Rajasthan in India have been attacked by tribal villagers who have threatened them of 'dire consequences' if they meet again for Christian fellowship.

Christian Group Responds to Ipswich Prostitute Murders

As police confirmed Tuesday the discovery of two more bodies, the National Christian Alliance on Prostitution (NCAP) has responded to the confirmed murders of three prostitutes in the Ipswich area.

Pressure Mounts to Withdraw Northern Ireland Sexual Orientation Regulations

The government is coming under increasing pressure to withdraw the controversial Northern Ireland Sexual Orientation Regulations after half of the transitional Northern Ireland Assembly voted in favour of withdrawal.

Acoustic Gospel Album Celebrates Launch

A gospel compilation album featuring the voice talent of some of the most powerful gospel singers in the UK has launched Tuesday. The project, released by gospel production company Rockhill Music, features the likes of Brit Award nominee Rachel McFarlane and Oasis Award-winning artist Natalie Phillips.

Taking Care of Your Teeth

You only get one set of adult teeth, so looking after them this winter, amongst the hectic seasonal schedule...

Ecumenical Conference Debates Churches' Response to Cruelty

A theological consultation on cruelty has been held by the Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in partnership with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), 5-8 December 2006, in Puidoux, Switzerland.