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Salvation Army Offers Chance to Bring Hope at Christmas to Those in Poverty
The Salvation Army in the UK has this season launched its first ever catalogue of gift ideas that will go towards helping support communities across the developing world...
Two Christian Aid Partners Killed in Afghanistan
The bodies of two men working for a Christian Aid partner have been uncovered in the Farah province of Afghanistan. Nothing had been heard of the men since their kidnapping in July 2005...
WCC Increases Preparations for Diverse 9th Assembly in Brazil
The World Council of Churches is increasing their efforts in its preparations for its 9th Assembly that will take place from 14-23 February 2006 in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The council is looking to offer...
Evengelical Church of Germany Demands Family Friendly Politics
The Evangelical Church of Germany (EKD) had joined with experts from the science and political spheres in demanding the political advancement of families from...
UK Christians to Fund Primary School in Egypt's 'Garbage City'
A persecution watchdog group will fund the building of a much-needed Christian primary school for children living among trash heaps outside of Cairo, Egypt...
Witness: Christians Persecuted in Burma; Starvation, Abuse Rampant
A Christian human rights organisation has recently released new evidence of systematic persecution of Christians by Burma’s military dictatorship. Christian Freedom International (CFI) on Dec. 5 released an interview...
Putin Delays Review of Bill to Reduce Number of Foreign Missionaries in Russia
The second reading of a bill that will reduce the number of foreign missionaries able to carry out mission in Russia has been delayed as President Vladamir Putin amends...
International North Korea Human Rights Summit Opens in Seoul
Nearly 1,000 human rights and Christian activists, politicians, and North Korean defectors gathered in Seoul on Thursday to highlight the ongoing human rights abuses in North Korea and to shed light on South Korea’s reluctance...
Canadian Churches Facing Major Decline
A church adviser in Canada has published a report on declining church attendance in the country which suggests that some denominations may soon disappear in Canada altogether. The report also said that...
European Churches Recognise Opportunities, Challenges of Globalisation
The Conference of European Churches has issued a report which urges churches across Europe to recognise globalisation as a "process containing both opportunities and challenges"...
WARC’s Scholarship Scheme Raises Women Ministers Across the Globe
This past year the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC) has awarded scholarships to the worth of CHF71,708 (£31,500) to eleven women from Africa...
Judge Attacks State for “Downgrading” Institution of Marriage
The UK's most eminent family law judge has accused the Labour government of "downgrading" the institution of marriage by removing financial benefits for married couples. Church leaders and politicians support...
Kidnappers of British Christian in Iraq Extend Deadline
According to news reports, the deadline set by the Swords of Righteousness to kill four hostage peace workers in Iraq has been extended to Saturday. The group is asking for the release of...
Archbishop: "Christmas is the Christian's Christmas present to everybody"
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, spelt out the meaning of Christmas earlier in the week when he switched on the Christmas lights for Lambeth...
Chronicles of Narnia Royal Premiere Takes Place in London
The world premiere of film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe has taken place at London’s Royal Albert Hall last night, and included guests of honour Prince Charles...
Canadian Pro-Family Organisation Sees Hope in Conservative Leader
The head of a Canadian pro-life organisations is encouraged by the recent pledge by leader of the Canadian Conservatives, Stephen Harper, to reopen the debate on same-sex 'marriage' in the country...
