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Purpose Driven Life European Conference to be Held in the UK
The European Purpose Driven Life Conference will soon be held in the UK from 19th–21st July. It is expected to draw a huge number of church leaders and Christians. The conference will take place at the Nottingham...
Church Leaders to Meet Europe's Political Powers to Call for Debt Relief in Africa
Five senior Catholic Church leaders commence the journey to Europe in order to push for debt cancellation for some of the world's poorest nations. During the European visit they will meet with leaders of Germany, England and France...
Canadian Anglicans to Explain Actions for Same-Sex Blessings to ACC
The Anglican Church of Canada, ridden by the issue of homosexuality which almost separated it from the Anglican Communion worldwide, has announced today that four representatives will attend the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC) in June...
Salvation Army General Praises State of Worldwide Mission at London HQ
General John Larsson of the Salvation Army has delivered the annual address ‘State of the international Salvation Army’ at ‘An Evening with the General’ in London...
International Christian Organisations Unite to Promote Bible Reading in Australia
Seven international organisations promoting the Scripture are commencing a new initiative to co-work in a new project launched in Australia to improve and develop the habit of reading the Bible. As the latest survey...
Christian Themes in Star Wars Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
The box office hit Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith broke records when it opened in theatres worldwide last weekend. It grossed US$158,449,700 overall and was shown on over 9,400 screens in 115 countries, according to recent news reports...
Demand for Bible Teaching Across UK Increases
Parents schooling children in Britain are demanding growth for US-style Christian schools. According to research by the University of Wales, Bangor, teenagers in independent Christians schools in Wales and England...
Russia’s Christians Protest on Streets Against Increasing Discrimination
A demonstration was staged on the streets of Moscow by a small group of Russian Christians to protest against policies that they say violate their religious freedom. According to sources, 200 members of an evangelical church protested...
Clergywoman to Wed in Britain’s First Same-Sex Marriage in December
Under the Civil Partnership Bill which was passed by the British Parliament last year, civil unions between gay couples will begin to take place in the UK by the end of the year. The first same-sex wedding is set for the 21st December...
Tsunami Relief Website to Track Aid Pledges Launched by UN
The UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, Jan Egeland, who recently received a humanitarian award for his work on behalf of victims worldwide, announced the launch of a website to track the funds promised to the tsunami disaster...
US Congress Loosens Stem Cell Research Legislation despite Bush’s Veto Threat
On Tuesday, the US House of Representatives voted to approve the controversial federal funding for embryonic stem cell research in defiance of President George W. Bush’s...
Premier Christian Media Group & Help the Aged Reveal Public’s Greatest Fear
Premier Christian Media Group has issued a report confirming that 68% of the public’s greatest fear about death is to die alone. The recent figures reflect Help the Aged’s report ‘End of Life Care’ which has been released today...
World Orthodox Leaders Meet in Istanbul amid Irineos Controversy
Leaders of the World Orthodox Church gathered in Istanbul on Tuesday to discuss whether to declare a unique unified position on the crisis in the Holy Land and stop recognising Irineos I, the beset patriarch of Jerusalem...
Baptists & Salvation Army Call All to Join Make Poverty History Rally in Edinburgh
On the brink of the UK’s presidency of the G8 Summit at Gleneagles, Edinburgh in July, aid agencies and faith groups are urging the public to participate in the Make Poverty History campaign rally...
Eritrea Continues Crackdown on Evangelicals at "Alarming Rate"
The persecution of evangelical Christians in the eastern African country of Eritrea continues to increase at an alarming rate, a ministry to the persecuted church said this week. Open Doors, which has been working to strengthen...
Christian Broadcasting Station in Madagascar to Reach Five Billion
World Christian Broadcasting has begun a new project to build a broadcasting facility on Madagascar. This new radio station will increase the potential audience from three to five billion people...