Anne Thomas
Resolutions of the heart: Live generously, grow closer to God
As nice as being happier, healthier and wealthier are for New Yearâs resolutions, the ministry of Billy Graham is encouraging people to see their goals for 2009 as âan attitude of the heartâ rather than âtasks to accomplishâ.
Christian Aid chair makes New Yearâs Honours List
Prison inspector and Christian Aid chair Anne Owers has been made a dame in recognition of her services to the criminal justice service.
Christian Aid challenges nation to go green
Christian Aid is calling on the British public to follow in the footsteps of US President-elect Barack Obama by turning their New Yearâs resolutions into an all out pledge to go green in 2009.
Caritas says 400 killed in Congo church massacre
The Catholic aid agency said it believes 400 people were killed in massacres carried out in Congo by Ugandan rebels on Christmas Day and the days following.
Presbyterian Church secures £1m to repair Grade A headquarters
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland has welcomed a £1m grant to help repair its Grade A listed headquarters in Belfast.
New talent emerges on UK Hip Hop Gospel scene
J-Silver is the latest talent to emerge on the UK Hip Hop Gospel scene with his newly remodelled debut EP, âWho I Beâ.
Global prayer event to focus on young persecuted Christians
Christian youth across 50 nations are to join in praying for millions of young Christians being persecuted worldwide for their faith.
Church group to help non-English speaking community with child safety
The Churchesâ Child Protection Advisory Service is to reach non-English speaking faith communities in the UK with a new Government-funded DVD to help them develop an effective child safety strategy.
Spain: Thousands turn out for pro-life Mass
A pro-life Mass drew thousands of people to central Madrid on Sunday to hear the case for the traditional family in a country drifting from its Roman Catholic roots.
Painting inspires Epiphany lantern parade
A painting of Jesus holding a lantern in the darkness provides the inspiration for a collaborative Epiphany service in Manchester.
Bishop urges support for children
The Bishop of Hereford appealed to hundreds of people this week to support children during 2009, the 30th anniversary of the United Nations Year of the Child.
ACET sees progress in HIV work
Christian charity ACET says it has succeeded in reaching even more people in the fight against HIV and Aids during 2008.
Churches under threat in Tajikistan
A new draft law in Tajikistan is threatening to rob churches and mosques of their legal status in 2009.
Methodist call to prayer for Orissa Christians
The Methodist Church is urging Christians to pray for believers threatened with Christmas violence in the Indian state of Orissa.
Lichfield Cathedral and Salvation Army celebrate bumper carol concert
The Lichfield Cathedral Special Choir and the Cannock Salvation Army Citadel are celebrating the huge turnout at the cathedralâs traditional annual carol concert.
Christian arrests in Eritrea âtroublingâ, says persecution watchdog
The detention of more than 100 Christian men, women and children in Eritrea is âdeeply troublingâ, says one group working to support the persecuted church.