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Thousands Gather for Garang’s Funeral to Hear Loud Cry for Sudan Peace
Sudan’s southern leader, John Garang’s funeral was held in Sudan 6 August 2005 as thousands mourned his loss. Garang’s widow urged never to give up on peace...
Methodist Church to Extend Global Reach Through Internet Podcasts
The Methodist Church has launched a new initiative to reach out to people across the world. Commencing a new monthly ‘Podcast’, the Church will broadcast a short radio programme available through the internet...
The Nepal Crisis: Interview with National Council of Churches in Nepal
New Delhi – Nepal, the small Hindu kingdom, tucked away in the Himalayas, has never faced any crisis as it is facing today. Ever since, king Gyanendra, the only Hindu monarch in the world, dissolved the parliament...
Persecution Watchdog Calls for Prayer as Eritrea Christians Detained
Seventy Christians arrested over two months ago in Eritrea’s capital city, Asmara, may have been sent to a detention centre in one of the most inhospitable parts of Eritrea. The group, which was arrested in May...
Orthodox Church Withdraws Membership from National Council of Churches
The Antiochian Orthodox Church has decided to leave the National Council of Churches because it says the Council has adopted a liberal “political agenda.” The delegates to the Orthodox Church’s 47th General Assembly...
Pope Benedict Welcomes Priest Delegation From China
Pope Benedict XVI has welcomed a delegation of priests, seminary rectors and seminary spiritual directors from China’s state-run church to the Vatican on Wednesday. The group of 28 Chinese priests...
Christian Youth Festival - Creation Fest - Hits Devon
Three days of Christian worship and music have come to Woolecombe, Devon in the form of Creation Fest - an urban-style Christian youth festival featuring some big names in the Christian music industry...
World Council of Churches Calls for Equal Treatment in Cuba Ministries
Rev Dr Kobia of the World Council of Churches has told Fidel Castro of Cuba to give churches equal treatment in order to fulfil the demands of their pastoral ministries. Mr Kobia said: “Churches, in particular Protestant...
China Tightens Censorship of Foreign Broadcasters to "Safeguard Culture"
In an attempt to “safeguard national culture,” China said this week it will refuse any new foreign-owned television satellite channels into the country and that it would tighten controls on the broadcasters already operating...
Church Loses Out in British Identity Survey
Britain's Christian heritage has little place in defining what it means to be British, according to a YouGov survey, with the Church of England ranking third from the bottom. Participants were asked to rate a list of 37 things according to bearing on national identity...
Methodist Church Calls Members to Support Public Debate on Nuclear Issues
The Methodist Church has made a cry for the UK government to organise an open debate on the restoration of the Trident nuclear weapons system. Currently, the government plans to decommission Trident...
Children's Society VAT Ruling Could Bring Churches Millions
A change in VAT rules for churches and charities by the High Court earlier in the week could see churches able to reclaim millions of pounds in VAT, including past expenditures as far back as three years ago...
Merseyside Church Leaders Share in Grief for Slain Teenager
Church leaders in Liverpool have expressed their horror and grief over the murder of 18-year-old Anthony Walker, as two men were charged on Friday by Merseyside Police. Church leaders joined the community...
Religious Leaders Told Not to Inflame Tensions in Sudan Garang Funeral
Sudan is preparing for the funeral of leader John Garang, which will take place on Saturday, and currently the body is being transported back to Juba, stopping on the way on a tour of the main southern towns...
Church to Commence First Ever Sign Language Minister Course in UK
Christian ministry in the UK is opening up to more and more people, as the Church of England has announced that deaf people wanting to train to be ministers can now join a newly designed course that will take place in sign language...
Reform Church Criticises House of Bishops on Civil Partnerships Act
The House of Bishops statement on the Civil Partnership Act is 'flawed and unworkable' according to Reform, the network of Anglican evangelicals within the Church of England. Within the Church same-sex couples...