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Church of Scotland Moderator to Visit Faslane Naval Base
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is to visit Faslane Naval Base as part of a historic visit to the Presbytery of Dumbarton this week.
Christians Worldwide to Pray for Persecuted Church
An International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church is set to take place from 5 to 19 November 2006. Eight persecuted church agencies are calling on believers worldwide to unite in spiritual battle for the 200 million Christians globally who suffer interrogation, arrest and even death for their faith in Christ.
New Ecumenical Multi-Faith Group Sent to Palestine and Israel
A new group of 25 ecumenical accompaniers have commenced three months of working with the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI)...
Genocide Survivors Urge EU to Stop Darfur Crisis
The European Union was condemned by genocide survivors yesterday, from the Nazi Holocaust to Rwanda, who called for EU sanctions to stop the Darfur conflict. They claimed that so far, the EU has done 'almost nothing' to stop mass killing in western Sudan.
Fresh Human Rights Concerns as Archbishop of Canterbury Concludes China Visit
As the Archbishop of Canterbury concludes his visit to China, grave human rights concerns are emerging, with the charging of a leading advocate for religious freedom and renewed fears over the death sentence of a church leader...
Millions of Drought-Stricken Afghans Suffer from Poor Harvest, Christian Aid Reports
Some 2.5 million drought-stricken people across much of Afghanistan have lost their crops and are facing acute food shortages, international aid group Christian Aid warned recently in the capital, Kabul.
Europe's Evangelical Head Offers a Message of Courage to General Assemblies
WARSAW, Poland -- Evangelical leaders in Europe were encouraged to persevere in following God's promises, despite the challenges they face daily in building up their ministries and living faithfully in an ever-secularising environment...
Google's Software Applications Connecting Church Groups Together
Google Gadgets, seen on desktops, homepages and websites across the world, are being integrated into church software allowing groups to connect more easily through the web...
Muslim Extremists attack Christians in Ethiopia
International Christian Concern has just received news that at least 50 members of a Christian community in Ethiopia were brutally attacked by a group of Muslims during the summer - an act that met with scorn from leaders in the local Muslim community.
Christians to Pressure Government on Climate Change at 'I Count' Rally
Concerned Christians will be among the thousands of people from across the UK expected to take part in next month's major climate change rally in London ahead of international talks in Nairobi.
Muslim Extremists attack Christians in Ethiopia
The Washington-DC based human rights group, International Christian Concern (ICC) has just been informed that 50 or more Christians in Henno, Ethiopia, were brutally attacked on 20 July by 7 Muslim leaders.
Anglican Church of Burundi Expresses Commitment to Worldwide Communion
The House of Bishops of the Anglican Church of Burundi has received and discussed the Archbishop of Canterbury's reflection, 'The Challenge and Hope of Being Anglican Today', in which he sets out his thinking concerning the future of the Anglican Communion.
Rebecca St. James Adds Another Gold Album to her Collection
Legendary Christian artist Rebecca St. James has added another gold album to her collection, with the official RIAA certification of her Grammy Award winning studio album, Pray, which has now surpassed the 500,000 mark in sales.
Anglican Church of Burundi Expresses Commitment to Worldwide Communion
The House of Bishops of the Anglican Church of Burundi has received and discussed the Archbishop of Canterbury's reflection, 'The Challenge and Hope of Being Anglican Today', in which he sets out his thinking concerning the future of the Anglican Communion...
Evangelical Alliance Pays Tribute to Former General Secretary Rev Gilbert Kirby
Gilbert Kirby, the General Secretary of the Evangelical Alliance UK between 1956 and 1966, has died on Sunday 15 October. Paying its condolences and celebrating a life devoted to the Lord, an Evangelical Alliance statement said, "He prioritised evangelism, brought evangelical leaders together and encouraged overseas mission by becoming secretary of the Evangelical Missionary Alliance."
Leading Pro-Life Group Warns Against Proposed Reform to Abortion Law
Leading pro-life charity The Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) has warned against a new proposed bill that would "fast-track" and shorten the upper time limit for abortions.