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Hillsong United Supports SHOCKWAVE Global Youth Prayer
The youth pastor of Hillsong Youth in Australia has expressed his support of the upcoming global youth prayer event for the some 200 million persecuted Christians.
Hillsong United Supports SHOCKWAVE Global Youth Prayer
The youth pastor of Hillsong Youth in Australia has expressed his support of the upcoming global youth prayer event for the some 200 million persecuted Christians.
Shots Fired Between North & South Korea as Tensions Mount over Nuclear Weapons Test
South Korean troops have fired warning shots at soldiers from the North as tensions continue to rise over reports that the North plans to test a nuclear weapon.
Northern Ireland Politicians Aim to Tackle Sectarianism
Representatives of Glasgow's Rangers and Celtic football clubs have met this week with unionist and nationalist politicians from Northern Ireland as part of a fact finding mission to Scotland that they hope will shed fresh light on how to tackle the scourge of sectarianism.
CSW Names New Honorary President
The former Cabinet Minister, who is also an author, journalist and graduate in theology, brings with him a "wealth of experience which will be useful to CSW", a press release explains.
World Ecumenical Church Head Leads Congratulations as Tutu turns 75
The General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), Rev. Dr Samuel Kobia has offered a summary of the "positive influence" that Archbishop Desmond Tutu has had on the works of the WCC as well as the global ecumenical movement.
Speed-Dating Style 'Connexion' to Bring Followers Back to Church
Soul Connexion, a speed-dating style campaign to get people back to church, will be promoted in Swindon. A huge poster promoting the event will soon be on tour.
Evangelical Alliance & CARE Welcome David Cameron's Commitment to Marriage & Family
The Christian Social Action Charity CARE, and the Evangelical Alliance, have welcomed Conservative Party Leader David Cameron's plans to emphasise the importance of marriage.
New Bible Studies with Music Videos and Bands
Big Shiny Planet, a six-week Bible study for student ministry led through music and video, will present a lesson based on songs from an artist or band..
Christian Solidarity Worldwide Appoints Jonathan Aitkin as Honorary President
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has announced its new Honorary President this week to be Jonathan Aitken. The former Cabinet Minister, who is also an author, journalist and graduate in theology...
Archbishop Williams Embarks on China Trip
The visit, which starts Sunday, "is intended to provide a deeper understanding of the Christian communities in China and the varied context in which it is developing...
UN Appeals to North Korea over Nuclear Test
The United Nations has warned North Korea of unspecified consequences if it goes ahead with a planned nuclear weapon test. The formal statement of warning came three days after Pyongyang announced that it would carry out
Northern Ireland Politicians Meet Old Firm Clubs to Tackle Sectarianism
Unionist and nationalist politicians from Northern Ireland were in Scotland this week to meet with Glasgow's Old Firm clubs and the Scottish Executive to find out how they are tackling the widespread problem of sectarianism among the teams' Scottish and Northern Ireland-based fans.
Could Forgiveness Lead to Healthier Lives?
A director of pastoral care in Cancer Treatment Centers in America (CTCA) has spoken of his experiences with cancer patients in a recent serminar on Forgiveness, Washington, DC...
Edinburgh Presbytery Backs Proposals to Bless Gay Couples
The Edinburgh Presbytery of the Church of Scotland has become the first to vote in favour of new proposals that will give the go ahead to ministers to bless gay couples.
Three New eTracts Released by Olive Tree Software
eTracts are Bible Tools for your PDA, that allow programmers and designers to present a Gospel message in fun, new ways. Three new ones are being released by Olive Tree Software...