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Fourth of July: Remembering America as Nation Under God
America became a free country on July 4, 1776, however, what many may not know - or forget - is that America is also a nation under God founded on Christian principles...
Disney and Walden Media to produce “The Narnia Chronicles"
Walt Disney Studio’s and Walden Media have come to an agreement to co-finance and distribute the motion picture of the best selling novel ‘The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe'...
H3 Festival 2004
H3 Festival 2004 took place from Friday 2nd July til 4th July at Bradwell Abbey, Milton Keynes. It proved to be a great opportunity to bring many talented contemporary Christian music artists and bands together...
WCC General Secretary’s Asia-Pacific Visit Itinerary
On Monday 5th July, the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Rev Dr Samuel Kobia, will go on a tour around the Asia-Pacific regions. This will mark his first trip since he officially took up the current post...
WCC General Secretary Encourages Closer Partnership with German Church
The General Secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Rev Dr Samuel Kobia concluded his tour of Germany on 2 July. Since 28th June, Rev Kobia has been visiting...
'Development of Bible Ministry in China' Exhibition to be held in Hong Kong
With the aid of Hong Kong Bible Society, the China Christian Council (CCC) and the National Committee of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement of Protestant Churches (TSPM) in China is going to put on an exhibition ...
Andrew Cross Awards 2004
The Andrew Cross Awards were presented at the Churches' Media Conference last month. This year, a new style Award was especially designed to celebrate the recent transformation and expansion from CACLB to the Churches' Media Council...
'Delirious?' to perform in "Summer Madness" in Northern Ireland
UK Rock stars Delirious? make their first and only appearance in Northern Ireland this year at Ireland's...
Miracle on the Streets of Southampton
From 28 June til 4 July, 'Miracle Street' will be on its mission tour in Millbrook, Southampton. Miracle Street, an evangelical ministry, aims to bring the church to people through promoting activities on the street...
Bishops call for US Inquiry into Iraqi Prisoner Abuse
Church of England Bishops are expected to apply pressure for a US inquiry into the treatment of Iraqi prisoners by American troops, and for those responsible to be brought to justice...
Street Pastors Programme Launches in Manchester
On the evening of Saturday 3rd July, Pastors will take to some of the toughest streets in Manchester to help rebuild communities and reduce crime. The team will consist of fourteen Pastors, who will...
'Anglican-Orthodox Dialogue' meet at Canterbury Cathedral
The International Commission of the Anglican-Orthodox Theological Dialogue met in the International Study Centre in Canterbury Cathedral, from Monday, June 21st – Friday, June 25th, 2004...
South African Church Activists join WCC Programme in Israel and Palestine
Last week, thirteen new church activists joined the WCC Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Israel and Palestine (EAPPI); four of which came from South Africa...
Ending the 7-year History of Separation
Easing the tension that separated the Georgian Orthodox Church from the World Council of Churches, the heads of the two groups met for a 2-day conference, June 27-29, 2004...
Uncertainty for Iraqi Christians Follows Quiet Hand-over
Christians worldwide are being urged to pray for Iraq this week as the Iraqi interim government assumes control of the war-torn country from the US-led occupation...
Twenty-Nine New Deacons ordained for Diocese of London
Twenty-Nine new deacons were ordained for the Diocese of London at the annual Ordination ceremony at St Paul's Cathedral by the Bishop of London...