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New Prayer Event for Young Adults in London
A new prayer event for young adults (16-30) will be launched 5 October, at St Andrew's, Holborn Circus, London. Rt Rev Richard Chartres, Anglican Diocese of London said...
Tearfund Urges Government to Push More to Make Poverty History
Europe's new unfair trade deals will potentially slow down the progress to make poverty history for the poorest nations. Many of the poorest countries in the world will face deeper poverty and inequality unless the UK government takes urgent action to stop Europe pushing unfair trade deals on its former colonies.
Largest Evangelical Church in East England Opens
A new evangelical church, believed to be the largest in the East of England, has officially opened its doors to worshippers. Peterborough Community Church in...
Amy Grant Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
CCM pioneer Amy Grant has left yet another mark in her celebrated career, this time on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Grant was joined by friends and fans and her husband Vince Gill on Tuesday as she was honored with her spot on the famed boulevard.
Pope Holds Unprecedented Meeting with Muslim Envoys
The Pope has met with the diplomatic envoys from some 20 Muslim countries in a further effort to bring a peaceful and permanent resolution to the crisis that erupted over his recent comments on Islam.
Lord Carey Calls for Islam to Urgently Address its Violent Image
Former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey of Clifton, has spoken out against "violent" Islam during a lecture in which he defended Pope Benedict's "extraordinarily effective and lucid" speech...
Believers in Diocese of Sheffield Among Most Generous
The Diocese of Sheffield has welcomed the news that it is the second highest giver according to the latest statistics from the Church of England. The statistics released last week show a rise
Christian Youth Launching LGBT Ally Week Counterpart
LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) advocates are readying to empower students against anti-LGBT acts during a one-year-old youth-led effort called "Ally Week" in October.
Lord Carey Calls for Islam to Urgently Address its Violent Image
Former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey of Clifton, has spoken out against "violent" Islam during a lecture in which he defended Pope Benedict's "extraordinarily effective and lucid" speech, The Times has reported.
Archbishop of York Voices Concern over Job Losses
The Archbishop of York has expressed his concern over the more than 1000 jobs that have been axed in York in the last year. Dr John Sentamu has announced he will appeal to the firms
Churches Welcome Back Familiar Faces on Back to Church Sunday
Churches were bustling yesterday as they opened their services to people in the community who had lost touch with the church. Back to Church Sunday brought back old friends, colleagues, family
Bono Speaks Out Against Humanitarian Crisis in Darfur
The U2 lead singer is a long-time supporter of charity efforts and in 2005 he played a fundamental role in organising Live 8, a series of worldwide concerts which sought to raise the profile of the world's poverty problems.
Churches Destroyed in Nigeria as Muslim Extremists React to Pope's Comments
At least ten churches have been set alight and Christian homes and businesses looted last week, during rioting in Dutse, the capital of Jigawa State in Northern Nigeria. The attacks are believed to have been further violent reaction...
Veteran HCJB World Radio Programme Producer Dies Aged 81
Hisako Ozaki, a longtime missionary and on-air personality with HCJB World Radio's Japanese Language Service, has died in Wheaton, Illinois, USA after a lengthy fight with cancer. She was 81...
Christians Embark on 30 Days Muslim Prayer Focus
Christians will be asking God to help Muslims accept Jesus in a campaign called the ''30 Days Muslim Prayer Focus.'' Organised by evangelical groups that include Youth With A Mission, which works in about 150 countries, the National Association of Evangelicals in the United States is asking the thousands of churches and ministries it represents to participate.
Prince Charles Could be Crowned in Multifaith Ceremony
Prince Charles could be crowned king in a multifaith ceremony, a senior church official has recently revealed.
