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Middle East Christian Outreach Celebrates 30 Years
Middle East Christian Outreach (MECO) is looking firmly to the future as it celebrates 30 years of successful partnership with churches in...
Bible Society in Lebanon Praises God for Miracle Ceasefire
The General Secretary of the Bible Society in Lebanon has stated that the ceasefire reached in Lebanon "is nothing short of a miracle"...
Polish Bishops Draw Up Guidelines for Pastoral Care in UK
Following Poland’s admission to the European Union, thousands of Poles were sent abroad, making it necessary for Poland's Catholic bishops...
WCC Head Gives Opening Address as Central Committee Meeting Commences
The General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC), Rev Samuel Kobia has submitted a report to the organisation’s main governing body...
Thousands to Join Global Day of Action for Darfur
The 17th September is the day when thousands of people across the globe will join together in urging more urgent action on Darfur...
Bishop of Liverpool Backs Climate Change Report
The Bishop of Liverpool has recently backed a report released this week which highlights the catastrophic effect of climate change...
Kember Talks About Iraq Ordeal at Greenbelt Festival
Ex-Iraq hostage Norman Kember has recently talked openly about his four month ordeal in the Middle East at Greentbelt festival...
Archbishop of York Plans to Open Home to Young People
The Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, is looking at the possibility of opening up the residence to young people...
Faith Groups Unite to Educate on HIV/AIDS in Kenya
Catholic, Protestant and Muslim religious leaders are uniting in efforts to educate the shantytowns of Nairobi, Kenya about HIV/AIDS...
ACT Partner Responds to Extreme Weather in China
As severe weather conditions hit parts of China, a partner organisation of Action by Churches Together (ACT) International is bringing comfort and vital supplies...
Donors Double Expected Funds for Lebanon Aid
Donors have nearly doubled expected funds given for aid in Lebanon on Thursday as they offered US$940 million to help rebuild...
BMS World Mission Aids Homeless Families in Sri Lanka
UK-based mission organisation BMS World Mission recently sent out a relief grant totalling nearly £25,000 to partners in Sri Lanka to help thousands of families made homeless due to escalating violence.
Duke of Gloucester to Attend Council for the Care of Churches Conference
The Council for the Care of Churches (CCC) and the Diocese of Chichester recently announced that His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO will attend part of the CCC’s Annual Conference...
Church in Wales Supports European Heritage Days
Churches in Wales are being encouraged to open their doors on 9th September as the country celebrates its architecture and heritage...
Controversy as Chaplain Likens Bombers to Crusaders
The chaplain to the Bishop of Blackburn has sparked controversy for claiming that terrorists and the Christian crusaders share the "same religious ...
Salvation Army Reflects on Katrina Recovery Work One Year On
One year on from Hurricane Katrina and The Salvation Army has reflected on the largest disaster response effort ever launched in its entire history ...