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Baptist Centenary Congress Connects to Web as Leaders Confirm Slots
The Baptist World Alliance (BWA) Centenary Congress is due to commence on Wednesday 27th July. While tens of thousand of Baptists from 112 countries head to Birmingham for the Congress, being held in the International Conference Centre...
Footprints
One night a man had a dream He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand,
London Triathlon Aiming to Raise £1 Million for Charity
The Michelob ULTRA London Triathlon, one of the world’s largest triathlons, is aiming to raise £1 million for charity when it takes place at the ExCeL Exhibition Centre, or Royal Victoria Dock, in Docklands, Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 August. The four main charities which have put forward their own entrants to run in all three race categories are the British Red Cross, the National Autistic Society, Get Kids Going, and Leukaemia Research ...
Evangelical Alliance Calls to Pray for London Latest Terrorist Attack
All of Britain was once again united in alarm as a series of renewed explosions ravaged the Central London Underground. A statement released by the Evangelical Alliance UK (EAUK) has sent prayer requests to all Christians to pray for London ...
CCPAS Advises Parents to use ‘Good Sense’ Checklist for Summer Camps
A checklist has been issued by the Churches Child Protection Advisory Service (CCPAS)giving advice on how parents can better ensure the safety of their children away on summer activities.
CSW to Run Roadshows across UK to Raise Awareness of Christian Persecution
Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), the UK-based human rights agency, has announced it will run a series of roadshows across the UK to raise the awareness of Christian persecution. This initiative will replace the annual International Christian Human Rights Conference ...
‘Faith Together in Leeds’ Working for Unity after Terrorist Attacks
An ecumenical project working together with those of no faith have been defending the community of Beeston and its people, as well as praising its solidarity...
European Baptists call all Christians to Focus on Mission & Evangelism
The President of the European Baptist Federation (EBF), Billy Taranger has called on all Baptists to focus on mission and evangelism, and not leave just pastors and trained missionaries to spread the gospel...
Petition Drive Launched for Religious Freedom in Iraq
As the committee drafting Iraq’s new constitution considers how to structure the country’s new government, an international petition drive is urging Iraqi leaders to include a guarantee of religious freedom...
Zimbabwe Police Detain Church Leaders for Giving Aid to Eviction Victims
Church leaders from Zimbabwe and South Africa have been detained by police in Zimbabwe after attempting to help thousands of victims made homeless by the Zimbabwean Government’s slum demolition campaign...
Australian Christians say 'No' to Book Ban to Tackle Religious Extremism
Church leaders in Australia have said that banning controversial books is not the answer to terrorism, following recent discoveries of materials being sold that advocate extremism...
WARC General Secretary Praises Growing Unity in Reformed Churches
The General Secretary of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC), Setri Nyomi has described the closeness between the two worldwide Reformed Church communions. Nyomi said that this growing unity was a witness...
Greenbelt Festival 2005 to Communicate Christian Message beyond the Church
The famous annual Christian festival in Britain Greenbelt Festival 2005 is to be held on 26–29 August, at Cheltenham Racecourse. Following the growth of the Festival over the past 32 years...
Scotland's Edinburgh Kirk Supports Homeless World Cup
A Church in Edinburgh is opening its doors to feed the hungry, as four hundred homeless converge on Scotland's capital for the Homeless World Cup. The Kirkhouse Centre will open its venue up to...
Church Condemns Civil Ceremonies for Same-sex Couples in Cumbria
Cumbria County Council has approved the holding of civil ceremonies for same-sex couples, amid disapproval from the Church that it may erode the sanctity of marriage. The Church of England has condemned...
Christian Aid Warns of 18m Facing Food Shortages in East Africa
Christian Aid UK has said that the Famine Early Warning Network (FEWS) has given a warning that approximately 18 million people are facing extreme food shortages in East Africa. Ethiopia...