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ECUSA Reach Out to Six "Abandoned" Episcopal Priests
Six priests of the Episcopal church in US (ECUSA) have "abandoned the communion" reported the diocesan committee. The move has been said to be a direct result of the controversial consecration of Bishop Gene Robinson in 2003...
British and Irish Church Trustee Bodies Unite for Ethical Investment
Investment and trustee bodies of 11 British and Irish Churches and Church bodies, managing assets of £7 billion in total, have agreed to form a framework to improve the ethical understanding of their investments...
Worldwide Christians Prepare for Public Bible Reading Marathons 2005
The evangelistic initiative Bible Reading Marathons 2005 organised by the US-based Bible Pathway Ministries is coming up in many parts of the world. In America, it is scheduled for next month on dates leading up to the 5th May...
Persecutions in India: Christian Businessman Charged by Court
A Christian business man has been accused of attempted conversion by an Indian court in Kayamkulam Taluka, in Kerala's Alappuzha district. Vishwanathan Pillai accused Sagaran of persuading him to convert...
Ukraine Grants License to Emmanuel Christian Radio
A new Christian Radio Station "Emmanuel" will be launched in Kiev, Ukraine. Amid the political and social disabilities, the Ukraine Government has granted the radio a 7-year license...
Alpha UK 2004 Report Reveals Tremendous Evangelical Achievements
A report prepared by an independent organisation, Christian Research, has revealed the tremendous evangelical achievements of the Alpha Course in the UK during 2004. First of all, the number of people attending an Alpha course...
Pro-lifers Criticise Labour’s Pledge as "Hypocritical" after Pro-Euthanasia Move
Following the recent row against the Mental Capacity Bill in Britain among pro-lifers and medical professions, the Labour Party headed by British Prime Minister Tony Blair has pledged that more palliative care would be offered to terminally ill patients...
First World Mission Conference of 21st Century Completes Preparations
Less than one month remains before nearly 500 representatives from all continents and major church denominations gather for the first Conference on World Mission and Evangelism to be held in the 21st century...
Conclave Approaches for New Pope; Italian Press Breach Embargo
Security for the preparations of the upcoming Conclave, in which Cardinals will elect a new Pope, has already been breached by Italian press who have published some secret information in addition to other speculative information...
Worldwide Internet Evangelism Day Looks to Spread the Net to the Unreached
The first ever Worldwide Internet Evangelism Day (IED) will take place on 24 April 2005, and the event has ignited a new hope for mission in many unreachable countries. For missionaries, many countries are still closed to Christian mission...
Nigeria’s Akinola Creates "Safe Harbour" for US Anglicans
The Archbishop of Nigeria, the Most Rev Peter Akinola has made an historical announcement for the Anglican Communion this week. Akinola has declared the formation of a Convocation of Anglican Nigerian...
Students Across America to Observe ‘Day of Truth’
Christian students in more than 300 high schools across America will participate in the "Day of Truth" on 14th April – a Christian counterpart to the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network’s "Day of Silence...
Church of England Vocations Sunday Encourages Christians to Reflect on Calling
The annual Vocations Sunday of the Church of England will soon take place on 17th April. Churches across the UK will be encouraging Christians to reflect on God’s purpose...
Conservatives Support the Growth of Faith Schools
The Conservative Education spokesman, Tim Collins, has put faith schools to the centre of the Tories' interests for the upcoming election, saying they want to see thousands of new faith schools opened up...
Sri Lanka to Vote on Anti-Conversion Law
The atmosphere among Christians in Sri Lanka has remained tense recently as the parliament prepares to vote on the Freedom of Religion Bill. The proposed law contains rules to prevent people from changing their religion...
Jordan Court Takes Away Custody of Christian Children from Muslim Uncle
Compass Direct, a news agency focusing on human rights and Christian persecution, reported that a Jordanian Christian widow has been granted the custody of her two Christian children by the Amman Islamic court after their Muslim...