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Diocese of London to Launch Lent Appeal to Eradicate Modern-Day Slavery
2007 marks the bicentenary of the abolition of the Slave Trade Act. According to the UN, however, there are now at least five times as many slaves as there were in William Wilberforce's day...
Christians Suffer With Muslims, Says Gaza Priest
"We do not suffer from the Muslims...We suffer with them," a Gaza priest has said. Father Musallan said that Christians in the troubled region live happily alongside the Muslim majority but both suffer from Israeli policies.
Church of Scotland Moderator Begins Historic Tour of Ghana
The Rt Rev Alan McDonald, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, will kicks off a two-week tour of Ghana today as the country gears up to celebrate 50 years of independence.
Salvation Army General Leads Papua New Guinea 50th
Three thousand people have gathered in the territorial HQ of The Salvation Army in Papua New Guinea to celebrate the 50th anniversary congress
Persecution Ahead for Christians, UK Watchdog Reports
UK based persecution watchdog Release International reports that an estimated 250 million Christians worldwide will face persecution in 2007.
The Afters Plan for New 'Blow-Away' Album
The winners of last year's New Artist of the Year at the GMA Music Awards, The Afters, are planning a follow-up album to I Wish We All Could Win. A release date is yet to be announced.
Rebecca St. James: Looking Back at 2006
Legendary gospel artist Rebecca St. James reflects back at the amazing events of 2006.
Persecution Ahead for Christians, UK Watchdog Reports
UK based persecution watchdog Release International reports that an estimated 250 million Christians worldwide will face persecution in 2007.
Exeter Christian Union Takes Legal Action
The Executive Committee of the Exeter University Evangelical Christian Union issued proceedings this week in the High Court seeking a Judicial Review of the decision to suspend the Christian Union from the Guild of Students.
UK Farming to Obtain Climate Benefits
A collaboration between environment charity Forum for the Future, the National Farmers' Union (NFU), the Applied Research Forum (ARF) and the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) has built a project that highlights climate change.
Bishop Warns Against Creeping Anti-Christianism
The Catholic Bishop of Leeds has warned against creeping anti-Christianism after revealing he was "appalled" by anti-Christian TV programmes over Christmas.
Salvation Army General Leads Papua New Guinea 50th Anniversary Congress
Three thousand people have gathered in the territorial HQ of the Salvation Army in Papua New Guinea to celebrate The 50th anniversary congress.
Darfur Priority for New UN Chief Ban
The new Secretary General of the UN, Ban Ki-Moon, has set Sudan's Darfur region as his highest priority on a list of "daunting challenges" he faces as he takes up office. "I start my duties at a daunting time in international affairs, starting from Darfur to the Middle East, Lebanon,
Norwegian Church Aid Supporting Displaced People in Somalia
As fighting in Somalia intensifies, ACT member Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) is mobilising staff and resources to respond to the displacement of people in the Gedo region.
Trevor Phillips Opens Hospital Multi-Faith Prayer Rooms
Trevor Phillips OBE, chair of the new Commission for Equalities and Human Rights, has recently opened new multi-faith prayer rooms at Guy's Hospital in London.
From Depresssion to Joy, Love, and Peace
My testimony starts a bit cliché like a lot of Christians I know, I was brought up in a Christian family, de-blah-de-blah-de-blah. But I have to say, the fact that my parents were Christians didn't...
