Daniel Blake
Church of England Releases Latest Attendance Figures
New figures released by the Church of England for 2005 show a mixed picture for trends in church attendance with smaller Sunday congregations, but more children and young people taking part in parish worship.
New Institute for Christian Ethics to Open in Cambridge
A new Institute for Christian Ethics, promoting the study and understanding of faith in relation to public life, is being launched this week in Cambridge.
Bible Society Releases BBC's 'Miracles of Jesus' Study Materials
The Miracles of Jesus, one of the BBC's most lavish religious documentary-drama series to date, has now been made available to churches, youth group leaders and home groups together with extensive study and discussion materials.
World Reformed Churches Must Have Global Vision
"Local churches need to take on a global vision", says Setri Nyomi, General Secretary of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches (WARC), in a series of addresses to pastors of his home church.
Bishop Rejoices at £1.5 Million Anonymous Donation for West Midlands School
A Hereford city school will receive £1.5 million following an anonymous donation to the Church of England locally. The Bishop of Hereford says he is amazed and delighted.
Big Brother Fiasco: Forgiveness, Ignorance and Racism
Celebrity Big Brother has stirred a wide range of feelings among the public over the past week, resulting in religious and political leaders in Britain and India commenting on the sensitive issues regarding racism.
Sacked Muslim 'Veil Teacher' Appeals Against Dismissal
The Muslim classroom assistant who was sacked by a Church of England school last year for refusing to remove her veil while teaching children, has announced that she will appeal against the dismissal.
Call to Prayer Gathers 1,000 Christians in London
More than 1,000 Christians from various denominations, churches, and backgrounds gathered on Friday at Emmanuel Christian Centre in Westminster, London for the launch night of the 'Year for London' 2007.
British Airways Backs Down on Cross Ban; Church Leaders Rejoice
British Airways has made a spectacular U-turn today, announcing that its uniform policy will change to allow all religious symbols, including crosses, to be worn openly by its staff.
Ecumenical Coalition to Participate in 7th World Social Forum
Ceremonies in Nairobi's Holy Family Roman Catholic Basilica and All Saints Anglican Cathedral and a procession are part of events being organised by the All Africa Conference of Churches/Caritas Ecumenical Platform to mark the opening of the 7th World Social Forum (WSF).
Exeter University Evangelical Christian Union: Response to Student Guild
The Evangelical Christian Union at Exeter University has released a statement regarding its legal fight with the Student Guild, and in direct response to a press release on 18 January by the Student Guild.
Church of England Calls on BBC to Safeguard Religious Programming
The Church of England's senior spokesman on communications has said that the BBC must "safeguard its religious programming", and not allow cuts to force reduced Christian broadcasting.
Former US President Jimmy Carter Honours Baptist Leaders
Former US President and devout Baptist Jimmy Carter has presented a number of awards to Baptist leaders.
Christian Evangelical Pastor Shot Dead in Sri Lanka
A Christian pastor has been shot dead by security forces in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, on 13 January, according to a report from the National Christian Evangelical Alliance of Sri Lanka (NCEASL).
World Evangelical Alliance Greets Ceasefire Agreements in Darfur
The World Evangelical Alliance has applauded the agreement reached this week by New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir to cease all hostilities between the Khartoum government and rebel groups for 60 days as they work toward a durable end to the conflict in Darfur.
Protestant Churches Arrange European Theological Consultation
A consultation for young theologians and the 105 member churches of the Community of Protestant Churches in Europe (CPCE) has been arranged, the CPCE Council decided on Saturday at its session in Vienna.