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Methodists & Church of England Explore New Missions to Revive & Spread the Gospel
The Methodist Church and the Church of England are exploring new ways to revive the church and increase church attendance as they use parks, a converted barge, pubs and cafés for innovative church services...
Hurricane Rita Evacuees Head Home; Relief Efforts in Full Force
As streets began to dry yesterday along the Texas-Louisiana coastline in the US, tens of thousands of evacuees began returning to their homes – some destroyed, some just a little wet – despite requests of officials...
YMCA to Call on Voluntary Sector to Work in Partnership with Extended Schools
The YMCA will call upon the voluntary sector to unite with extended schools to provide greater services to the local community at a fringe meeting at the Labour Party conference this week in Brighton...
Baghdad Patriarch Warns Against Iraqi Constitution
The Patriarch of Baghdad, Emmanuel III Dely, has warned that Christians and other non-Muslim minorities could be threatened if the "vague" draft constitution gets the yes-vote in October's referendum...
Salvation Army Installs New Leaders in Finland
Two new leaders were installed by The Salvation Army to the Finland and Estonia Territory during congress meetings in Finland's capital Helsinki. The congress was attended by General John Larsson and Commissioner Freda Larsson...
The Da Vinci Code Begins Controversial Filming in Chapel
The filming of the best-selling controversial novel ‘Da Vinci Code’ by Dan Brown has started at the 15th century Rosslyn Chapel in Midlothian. The chapel has been closed down by officials for a week to allow the filming...
Global Leaders Agree £22bn Debt Relief Deal to End Poverty
Global financial leaders have approved a landmark plan to cancel an estimated £22 billion worth of poor countries’ debt. In Washington, the 184-nation International Monetary Fund and the World Bank...
Hurricane Rita Damage Less Than Anticipated - Relief Groups Respond
Hurricane Rita wreaked havoc along the Gulf Coast of America yesterday, causing floods, fires, and destroying property, but officials were relieved as damage levels weren’t as bad as expected, especially in wake of Hurricane Katrina...
MEPs Complain at Length of Detention of Asylum Seekers In Ireland
Irish MEPs have been in their native country to visit the Cloverhill Detention Centre for asylum seekers have complained at the length of detention that many third nationals ...
Intelligent Design Heads to Court as US continues Creation-Evolution Debate
It is being called the most important legal situation involving creation and evolution in the last 18 years in America. On Monday, a Pennsylvania court will hear opening arguments objecting to “intelligent design” theory...
Church to Tighten Ban on Homosexuals Joining the Priesthood
The Vatican has announced new measures for candidates applying to become Roman Catholic priests. Gay men will be banned from joining the priesthood even if they are celibate, however, this will not apply to those already ordained...
CMF Welcomes RCGP Decision to Oppose Euthanasia Legislation
The Christian Medical Fellowship has applauded the decision by the Royal College of General Practitioners to oppose Lord Joffe's Assisted Dying for the Terminally Ill Bill. The CMF denounced the BMA...
Faith-Based Group to Keep Contact with North Korea Despite Ultimatum
A faith-based relief organisation is determined to keep contact with North Korea despite the communist nation's demand that the United Nation World Food Program terminate food aid...
Salvation Army Pledges Long-Term Aid for West India's Flood Victims
In the wake of the devastating monsoon that ravaged many parts of India over the summer, the Salvation Army has pledged long-term assistance for the flood victims in western India. As part of the long-term recovery plan, the Salvation Army is...
Evangelicals Back Initiative to Train One Million Mission Leaders
The Evangelical Alliance has united together with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) and leading U.S. expert on pastoral training John C. Maxwell to create a new training programme entitled the "Million Leaders Mandate"...
WCC Warn Tourism Industry Must Assume Social and Cultural Responsibility
Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia, General Secretary of the World Council of Churches, has called on the tourism industry to assume its social and cultural responsibility and for churches...