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CEC to Elect New General Secretary at Annual General Meeting in Greece

From 3rd June, the Central Committee of the Conference of European Churches (CEC) will meet for its annual session in Aghios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece. A prime issue will be the election of the new General Secretary of the CEC...

Date Set for Methodist Church Appeal on Lesbian Minister Case

The appeal date has been set for the United Methodist Church to hear oral arguments in the third trial regarding Irene Elizabeth Stroud – the lesbian minister who was defrocked for violating the denomination’s prohibition...

Churches say White Papers on Education & Skills Lack Spiritual Provision

In response to the White Papers on Education and Skills 2005 recently drafted by the British government, churches and other faith communities have criticised the proposal for neglecting the moral and spiritual needs of young people...

Eight Christian Protestants arrested in Saudi Arabia

On Saturday 28th May 2005, eight Protestant leaders were arrested, according to the Rome-based news agency, AsiaNews. Bibles and other religious items were confiscated by Muttawa – religious police in the country...

Methodist Conference 2005 Receives First Report on Anglican-Methodist Covenant

The first ever ecumenical report for the Anglican-Methodist Covenant signed between the Church of England and the Methodist Church of Great Britain is to be presented on the Methodist...

Open Doors’ Impact on China Mission to be shown in Upcoming UK Tour

Open Doors UK will host a massive tour across the country with Chinese Christian Brother Johnny Li to highlight the impact of the organisation on the mission work in China. The tour will begin on Saturday 18th June...

Maronite Bishops' Council Criticise Lebanon Election

The Maronite Bishops' Council, during a meeting on Wednesday has criticised the current polling events in Lebanon. In the statement issued after a meeting presided by Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Butros Sfeir, bishops expressed...

Bush Not Supportive of Blair's Action Plan for Africa

Ahead of the meeting with British Prime Minister Tony Blair next Monday, U.S. President George Bush expressed his disagreement over the aid plan laid out by Blair. The plan requires US$25 billion in aid a year and 100% cancellation of debt...

WCC Inter-Religious Conference Looks for Breakthrough in Dialogue

Over 120 religious leaders, academics, human rights activists, humanitarian workers and journalists will gather in Geneva, Switzerland, on 7th-9th June for the World Council of Churches (WCC) Inter-religious Conference...

24-7 Prayer Week for British Parliament Calls for Churches’ Support

Co-organised by the Parliamentary Christian Fellowship, the Whitehall Network and 24-7 prayer network, a week of prayer for the British Parliament and Whitehall will be launched on 19th -26th June. Churches across the UK...

Crunch Peace Talks Due for Darfur as New Multi-Faith Constitution is Drafted

Rebels in Darfur are set to have crunch peace talks at a meeting with Sudan’s government in Abuja, Nigeria next week. A peace settlement will be the vital issue under discussion...

Frenzy Christian Festival in Edinburgh

Lemonade Productions are proud to announce 'Frenzy Christian Festival', the most ambitious and exciting Scottish one day Christian event held at the Royal Highland Centre Hall, walking distance of Edinburgh airport, which will take place on 11th June...