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Christian Aid to Highlight Development Issues at London Film Festival
Christian Aid has welcomed the number of films highlighting development issues at this year's The Times BFI 50th London Film Festival.
United Methodist Church to Boost Alcohol and Drug Abuse Ministries in US
Alcohol and drug abuse ministries are set to be expanded across United Methodist Church denominations in the U.S. thanks to a new training programme it has co-developed to equip pastors and lay leaders in tackling the problem head on.
Tearfund Calls for More Urgency after Climate Summit
Tearfund has greeted the end of the major climate change summit in Mexico with an appeal to world governments to act with greater urgency to tackle the emerging crisis.
Head of World Economic Forum: Climate Change is 'Daunting'
Critical climate change issues continue to attract public attention as one of the most important financial leaders in the world has expressed his fears over the "daunting" challenge.
Europe's First Dedicated Human Trafficking Centre Opens
Europe's first dedicated centre for victims of human trafficking has opened in Sheffield, aiming to provide the specialist care and emotional support needed to help the victims overcome their traumatic experiences.
Anglican Mainstream Talks Global South Communiqué
Anglican Mainstream has responded to the recent communiqué released by Global South Primates which called for a two-church split in the Episcopal Church in the U.S. as a solution to divisions over homosexuality.
Global South Communiqué an 'Epoch-Making Statement', says Anglican Mainstream
Anglican Mainstream has responded to the Global South Communiqué issued last month, calling it an "epoch-making statement". Canon Dr Chris Sugden, Executive Secretary
Churches Across Europe Launch 'Climate Justice Now'
A European network of churches has launched a new climate change initiative to tackle the global warming crisis from the standpoint of North/South equity.
Legendary Worship Leader: Amish Girls' Death Not God's Will
Contemporary Christian singer-songwriter Michael W. Smith joined a community prayer service at a nondenominational evangelical Christian church in the Lancaster suburbs, following the fatal shootings of five Amish girls at a school in Pennsylvania.
Traditional Values in Sex and Relationships Making a Comeback
A recent poll has found that traditional attitudes to sex and relationships are making a comeback, a developing trend that has been welcomed by the Catholic Church in Scotland.
Europe's First Dedicated Human Trafficking Centre Opens
The unit is the first of its kind in the UK, run by the Association of Chief Police Officers. Specially trained police, lawyers and immigration officials will work at the facility.
Worship Service for Amish Victims Led by Michael. W Smith
Following the fatal shootings of five Amish girls at a school in Pennsylvania, prayers and services have been held around the world in memory of the victims, some attracting thousands from around their communities.
£50m Needed to Save Canterbury Cathedral
Surveyors have estimated that Canterbury Cathedral needs to stump up at least £50m if it is to reverse the damage caused by a combination of old age and modern pollution.
National Clergy Council Meets Families of Amish School Shooting Victims
The President of the National Clergy Council in the U.S. has met the families of both the victims and the perpetrator of Monday's shooting tragedy in the Amish community of Nickel Mines in Pennsylvania.
Cranmer Hall "Saddened" over Howard No Ordination Claims
The Church of England training college Cranmer Hall has expressed its sadness after it was attacked by the former Conservative Party leader's son for what he saw as its key role in his being refused ordination.
Free Text Service to Keep Children Connected with Church
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.
