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Archbishop Eames Attends National Police Memorial Day Service
The Archbishop of Armagh joined 2,000 other guests at a memorial service to commemmorate the sacrifice of those police officers who have died on duty. He read aloud a message on behalf of the Prince of Wales
New Anglican Observer Appointed at UN
The Archbishop of Canterbury has welcomed the United Nations Africa coordinator of the Millennium Development Goals who accepted the call to be the next Anglican Observer at the UN.
Amish Community Shows Forgiveness, Not Anger, after School Massacre
Members of the Amish community where five schoolgirls were shot dead by a gunman consumed by hate and grief over previous incidents in his life have emphasised the need for forgiveness, not anger.
Converted Christian to Showcase Fashion Show at CRE
A former Muslim will showcase her own fashion label, 'Saviour Clothing', at the Northern Christian Resources Exhibition later this month (Oct 19 to 21, Yorkshire Events Centre, Harrogate).
Free Text Service to Keep Children Connected with Church
A Christian children's ministry has launched a free texting service for children to help them get more involved in church life. MethodistChildren launched mctxt4, a service for nine-to-13-year-olds, with the aim to keep children in touch with what's going on in the world and give them food for thought.
Church of England Opens Schools to Non-Christians
With the aim to provide schools that were both Christian and inclusive, at least a quarter of all places at new Church of England schools will be open to children from non-Christian families, the church's Board of Education said on Tuesday.
Men Use Church Vow to Justify Domestic Violence
A Church of England report has stated that traditional vows taken in wedding ceremonies, in which the bride promises to "obey" her husband, could be used by some men to justify domestic violence.
BMS World Mission Gives Voice to Voiceless in Uganda
BMS World Mission lawyers Steve and Caroline Sanderson are working selflessly in Uganda to give a voice to the voiceless by giving Ugandans the confidence to assert their legal rights.
US National Clergy Council to Visit Amish Community after School Shooting
The President of the National Clergy Council in the U.S. has announced he will visit the Amish community that remains in shock and grief after the shooting in one of its schoolhouses that has left five girls dead.
Church Leaders Call on Government to Close Arms Export Unit
Senior church figures from across the UK's major denominations have signed a statement calling on the Government to close its arms export unit. The call comes ahead of a day of lobbying planned
Church of England Opens Schools to Non-Christians
With the aim to provide schools that were both Christian and inclusive, at least a quarter of all places at new Church of England schools will be open to children from non-Christian families, the church's Board of Education said on Tuesday.
Church Omits 'Obey' from Marriage Vows to Tackle Domestic Abuse
A Church of England report has stated that traditional vows taken in wedding ceremonies, in which the bride promises to "obey" her husband, could be used by some men to justify domestic violence...
Zimbabwe Churches Call for National Debate to End Crisis
Churches in Zimbabwe have called for a national debate as an opposition MP expressed his dismay at the extent to which the country's current economic, political and
Christian Solidarity Worldwide Calls on British Government to Ban Burma Investment
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) on Monday called on the British Government to ban investment in Burma, as the organisation joined Burma Campaign UK, the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Democracy in Burma, the Trade Union Congress and the Conservative Party Human Rights Commission.
Climate Change Becomes Australia's Top Priority
Climate change issues is becoming a top priority for Australians as the change will destabilise the Asia-Pacific region, exacerbate food, water and energy shortages and threaten Australia's security.
Bishops Reject BBC Documentary Allegations of Vatican Abuse Cover-Up
Roman Catholic bishops in England and Wales have rejected the allegations of a BBC documentary which said that Pope Benedict XVI imposed a strict system to cover up child sex abuse cases in the Church while in his previous job.