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Beautiful Awakening for Stacie Orrico
Christian pop sensation Stacie Orrico will release her new album Beautiful Awakening, which will hit stores 16 January 2007. Album producers include Dallas Austin, Dwayne Bastiany, KayGee and The Underdogs and writing duties are performed by notable songwriters like Shekspear, Track & Field, Anthony Dent, newcomer Novel and Orrico herself.
Churches Hit Hard by Philippines Typhoon
Churches in the Philippines face a hard time rebuilding their ministries and centres after Typhoon Durian devastated entire villages and communities last week, killing as many as 1,000 people.
Archbishop Questions Morality of Trident
The Archbishop of Canterbury has questioned the need, legality and morality of updating Britain's Trident nuclear deterrent. On Monday, Tony Blair outlined plans 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.
Church Welcomes Government's Anti-Poverty Strategy for Northern Ireland
The Rt Rev Dr Michael Jackson, Bishop of Clogher and Chairperson of the Church in Society Committee, has issued a response to the government's Anti-Poverty and Social Inclusion Strategy for Northern Ireland, 'Lifetime Opportunities'.
Evangelicals Rebuke Sexual Orientation Regulations as 'Threat to Religious Liberty'
The Evangelical Alliance has expressed concern over the government's decision to fast-track the Sexual Orientation Regulations in Northern Ireland by use of a parliamentary device that will prevent debate on "this far-reaching and controversial legislation by MPs and Peers".
Delirious? and Matt Redman Offer Christmas Concert in London
Legendary British worship artists Delirious? and Matt Redman will hit the London Shepherds Bush Empire 15 December for a collaborated Christmas concert.
Church of England Hopes to Inspire Sense of Adventure in Mission
The Church of England has published a new book to bring back a sense of adventure to mission. "What the Church of England could do with possibly more than anything else at present is adventure... an adventure where the risks are real and the stakes are high".
Habitat for Humanity Gains Support from Christmas E-Cards
International Christian housing charity, Habitat for Humanity has launched a new website to build the Christmas spirit and help combat poverty housing.
Church of Ireland Leaders to Reflect on Past 15 Years in Republic of Ireland
Leaders and representatives from each diocese of the Church of Ireland will join together for a special 'Think Tank' event to reflect on the events of the last 15 years in the Republic of Ireland.
Fellowship of Reconciliation Prays for Papua New Guinea
The Fellowship of Reconciliation (FoR), an ecumenical Christian peace charity, joined the Free West Papua Campaign in a vigil outside the Indonesian Embassy last Friday to commemorate Papuan Independence Day.
Coalition to Protest Outside Eritrean Embassy on Human Rights Day
A coalition of leading human rights organisations operating in Eritrea has organised a peaceful protest outside the Eritrean Embassy in Islington, London in the lead up to the International Human Rights Day 2006 on 10 December.
British Airways Check-in Worker Submits Final Appeal
The British Airways check-in worker banned from wearing a cross to work faced a final appeal against the decision earlier in the week. Although Nadia Eweida, 55, lost her first appeal last month, she had one last chance to fight her case.
World Vision Aids Typhoon Disaster in the Philippines
Following the devastating loss of life and property caused by Typhoon Durian, World Vision Philippines has launched an initial appeal for US$1 million through its offices around the world to enable an immediate aid response.
CHIPS Welcomes New Director at 40th Anniversary
The Christian International Peace Service has celebrated its 40th anniversary last week with a warm welcome to its new director Mark Cuthbert.
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Annan: Iraq Worse than Under Saddam
United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has said that Iraq is in the midst of civil war, and that many people are worse off now than when Saddam Hussein was in power, according to an interview broadcast on Monday.