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South African Churches Express Shock over Discovery of Namibian Graves

The general secretary of the South African Council of Churches, Dr Molefe Tsele, has expressed shock on behalf of the Council over the recent discovery of mass graves in Namibia. General secretary of the SACC, Dr Molefe Tsele, said in a letter to the head of the Namibian Council of Churches...

Europe’s Baptists Debate Church-State Relationship

The Union of Evangelical Baptists of Spain have been busy debating the relationship between the church and state following an offer by the Spanish Government to financially support the three religious minorities...

Christians Defend Faith’s Place in Britain’s Public Life in London Debate

Faithworks has hosted a debate Nov. 21st, 2005 regarding whether faith has a place in public life in modern-day Britain. At Waterloo’s Church.co.uk in Central London, Rev Steve Chalke went head-to-head with Polly Tonybee...

Methodist Children's Ministry Releases Special Narnia Sermon

The children's ministry of the Methodist Church, MethodistChildren, has written a special service inspired by Narnia to be used by churches across the country as a means to engage children with the themes...

Scripture Union Youth Website Appeal Continues

Scripture Union Scotland has appealed to Christians for prayers and financial donations to help develop a new youth website designed to bring the good news of the Gospel to children and young people...

Archbishop of Canterbury Visits Pakistan at "Crucial Time"

The Archbishop of Canterbury is in Pakistan this week to meet with those recovering from last month's devastating earthquake as well as members of the Muslim community. Dr Williams’ visit coincides...

Christian Leaders Call for Partnership in Middle-East Reconciliatory Ministry

A host of top Christian leaders gathered in London’s Westminster Chapel Monday Nov. 21st, to inform people and to call for prayerful support of the works of The Foundation for Reconciliation...

Fears in Russia Over Plans to Reduce Number of Visas to Foreign Missionaries

Fear has arisen among mission groups in Russia over reported plans by the Justice Ministry to tighten rules for granting visas to foreign missionaries. Sergey Rakhuba of Russian Ministries predicts many foreign...

Australia: Church Groups Pessimistic About Welfare Overhaul

The Job Network, a group of employment organisations, including church-based employment organisations, has voiced opposition to the Australian Government's proposed changes to welfare...

Scottish Cardinal Intervenes in Debate over Quicker Divorces

The head of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland has come out to praise opponents of the Scottish Executive proposals to introduce quicker divorces. Cardinal Keith O'Brien praised the seven members of...

Lausanne to Hold Global Conference for Emerging Christian Leaders

The Lausanne Committee for World Evangelisation (LCWE) will gather hundreds of young leaders worldwide for a conference in Malaysia next year. The Younger Leaders Gathering, which brings together about 500...

Bush Urges More Religious Freedom During China Visit

U.S. President George W. Bush has urged greater religious freedom for the people of China during a state visit to the country which ended Monday. President Bush made a special church visit on Sunday...

The Journey of Faith

We are creatures of comfort. We like to be safe and secure to be surrounded by what we know to be in control to order our lives in the way that suits us. We want our journeys mapped out for us itinerary decided, tickets booked time of arrival guaranteed refreshment breaks at regular intervals and a credit card for unforeseen circumstances. But Jesus said ‘follow me’ without saying where he was going just promising transformation along the way...