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Reaching Out to Third World AIDS Victims
The UK Government has published a report entitled, “Taking Action - the UK’s strategy for tackling HIV and AIDS in the developing world” on 20 July. Christian Aid has expressed its support...
Archbishop Emphasises Youth Participation in Church
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rev Rowan Williams is currently on an 8-day visit to the Province of Melanesia, which encompasses the Solomon Islands, to emphasise the importance of allowing young people to participate in the church...
Anglicans Debate over Women Bishop Ordination
During the General Synod last week, a progress report on the theology of women in the episcopate sparked up a fervent debate. Most Anglicans stand on the extreme sides...
I, Robot
The story is set in Chicago in 2035, at a time when robots are an everyday household item, and are trusted by everyone, expect Will Smith - who plays Del Spooner...
Controversial Split of Gender Line in Churches
The debate on ordination of women bishop in the Church of England was led into a new dimension after the General Synod was held last week. The plan about dividing the Church into men-only and mixed clergy so...
Emergency Appeal to Help Millions in Sudan
The UK's best known international aid charities launch a joint national appeal starting from Tuesday...
Essex's biggest Christian Arts and Music festival
Huge crowds gathered at Southend park on Sunday 18th July for Essex's biggest Christian Arts and Music festival of the year -- Praise in the Park.
Presbyterian Church Attacked by Gunmen in Indonesia
Five unidentified gunmen burst into the Effata Presbyterian church at Palu, in Central Sulawesi province of Indonesia, on Sunday whilst the evening service was going on...
Christian Medicals Raise Abortion Issues
Prime Minister Tony Blair admitted that the legal time limit for abortions could be re-examined based on the new medical findings. The Christian Medical Fellowship (CMF) in Britain welcomed Tony Blair’s comments...
TWR trains Thousands of Chinese Leaders Via Radio Seminary
Since the beginning of this year, there has been an increase in the number of first year students enrolled in Trans World Radio's (TWR) Seminary on the Air (SOTA). 567 new students...
Turkey the bridge between the Christian and Muslim Worlds
Turkey, which has been applying for membership to the EU since 1987, again failed to be part of the union. Due to its strong Muslim background, the discussion continues to be very sensitive and critical...
BMS World Mission Annual Europe Retreat Coming Soon
BMS World Mission personnel from across Europe will be gathering together at BMS' International Mission Centre (IMC) for their annual Europe Retreat next week, 19th July-23rd July...
Baptist World Alliance General Council 2004 to be held in Korea
The annual General Council meeting of the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) will convene in Seoul, South Korea from 26-31 July 2004. The Korean Baptists will welcome Baptists from all around the world as they gather for...
Church Army Targets Young People in Summer Appeal
The Church Army has announced its plans for a summer appeal and have firmly set their targets on youth and young people, with the aim to help the youth of today understand the relevance of having Christian faith and accepting faith into their lives...
Spider Man: Christian Themes Embedded in the Super-Hero
The sequal to Spider Man - "Spider-Man 2" hit cinemas recently, and according to theologians, the movie presents much more than flying superheroes; they say it addresses religious themes...
Access for All: A Look at Faith-Based Participation at the XV International AIDS Conference
Recent surveys have confirmed the positive impact faith-based groups have on curbing the deadly AIDS pandemic around the world. At the 15th biennial AIDS conference, held in Bangkok, Thailand...