Anne Thomas

Christian Aid's 'Speedy Reedy' to Run Marathon

Reverend Matthew Reed, church and community director of Christian Aid, hopes to raise thousands of pounds for Christian Aid when he runs the London Marathon on 22 April 2007.

Delirious? Worship Revolution Tour Continues Without Keyboardist

Keyboardist Tim Jupp of popular Christian rock band Delirious? will miss the first leg of the US Worship Revolution Tour due to illness.

Amazing Grace Actor Gruffudd Calls for End to Modern-Day Slavery

Welsh actor Ioan Gruffudd has called for an end to modern-day slavery, believing the world is "more slave-ridden than it was hundreds of years ago".

Next Chancellor Must Set Carbon Limits, Says Christian Aid

The new Chancellor should set a clear annual budget for the nation's carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, Christian Aid said yesterday, as Gordon Brown delivered his last budget as Chancellor.

Silver Ring Thing Teen Featured on TrueTube

TrueTube, a video debate site aimed at teenagers, recently featured Horsham Silver Ring Thing member Doug Hogg for the current debate on "Sex outside of Love".

World Vision Continues to Aid War Torn Sri Lanka

World Vision continues development work in the war-torn districts of Sri Lanka, as the conflict continues to tear apart the lives of thousands of men, women, and children.

Amazing Grace Premieres in London

The inspiring film about slave trade abolitionist William Wilberforce, Amazing Grace, premiered in London yesterday. General release is on March 23 across more than 200 screens.

Tomlin to Conclude How Great is Our God Tour

Popular worship artist Chris Tomlin will soon wrap up his 32-city US tour. The 'How Great Is Our God Tour', which featured Louie Giglo, author and founder of Passion ministries, and British worship artist Matt Redman, concludes 23 March.

Charities Believe Sex Trafficking is a 'Two Way Street'

Barnabus, a Christian outreach charity which works with people involved in the sex trade in Manchester, has reported a sharp rise in the number of women from eastern Europe working the streets in the last 12 months.

Christian Aid Condemns Brutal Assaults in Zimbabwe

Christian Aid has condemned the recent brutal assaults acted out on opposition and civic leaders in Zimbabwe, as their partners in the African country were arrested at a prayer rally Sunday, and have been released only recently after being tortured.

Faith Schools Better when Competitive, Research Suggests

Research suggests that faith schools that operate their own admissions get better results when they have competition. Using a sample of 200,000 pupils in England, an institute at the London School of Economics (LSE) has published a study of school choice, the BBC reports.

Hillsong's Women's Conference Kicks Off with 16,000

Hillsong's annual women's conference Colour Your World kicked off 15 March, with a sold-out audience in the Acer Arena, Sydney.

Human Trafficking 'Unacceptable', Says UK Confectionary Association

The Biscuit Cake Chocolate & Confectionary Association (BCCCA), which represents the cocoa and chocolate industry in the UK, recently responded to human trafficking- particularly regarding children who labour in cocoa farms.

Top Insurer to Host 'Church Poster of the Year' Competition

One of UK's most respected insurers of homes and churches is launching a competition to find the nation's best slogan, hoping to revive an often-overlooked form of church art and creativity

Tearfund Responds to UK Climate Change Bill

Christian relief and development agency Tearfund has welcomed the first draft of the climate change bill, saying it is a 'significant step forward for the UK'.

Kirk Franklin Grabs Soul Train Music Award

Legendary gospel artist Kirk Franklin recently took home a Soul Train Music Award for the Best Gospel Album category for Songs for the Storm, Volume 1.