Gretta Curtis
Hope08 to Spread God's Kingdom Across the UK
Ahead of the high-profile Hope08 tour later this month, 19-24 February, more than 1,000 people in 350 locations have signed up to "make Hope happen where they live".
Christian Aid Encourages Kids to 'Flush Out Poverty'
Christian Aid is launching a new fundraising pack in March 2007 for five to 16-year-olds designed to help 'flush out poverty'. Flush, aimed at schools and youth groups, is about toilets and water, where kids are encouraged to celebrate their toilets and raise money for its overseas health and sanitation programmes.
Christians Look for Faith in Marriage, Poll Reveals
A recent poll has revealed that two out of three members of the dating agency Christian Connection say they would only marry someone who shared their faith.
World Vision Partners with Builders Without Borders
World Vision's Lanka Tsunami Response Team and Builders Without Borders has taught modern construction methods to local contractors in the eastern districts of Batticaloa and Ampara in Sri Lanka.
Youth in Hong Kong 'Surprisingly' Abstinent, Christian Group Reports
A survey conducted by a Christian group in Hong Kong revealed that, despite the city's reputation as racy and cosmopolitan, young people are 'surprisingly' traditional when it comes to sex.
Chancellor Invites Pope to Britain, Introduces Life-Saving Vaccine Scheme
Chancellor Gordon Brown has extended a personal invitation to Pope Benedict XVI to visit Britain yesterday during an audience with the Pope in Rome.
Tiny Giant to Tour UK: 'God has a Purpose for Everyone'
US speaker and entertainer Jeff Steinberg, who was born with no arms or hands and deformed legs, will tour UK churches this April with the message that 'God has a purpose for everyone'.
Krystal Meyers' Song Continues to Soar in US Television Network
Dove Award-nominated Christian artist Krystal Meyers is excited that her song "Together", from her latest album, Dying For A Heart, will continue to be used by NBC throughout 2007 for promotional efforts behind their hit drama "Heroes".
Chartres Pledges Flight-Free Year
The Bishop of London has agreed to go one full year without flying to prove the point he made last year when he suggested that flying to go on holiday was sinful.
'Amazing Grace' at Easter People Holiday
The 20th and final Easter People holiday conference takes place in Blackpool, 10-15 April 2007. This year's Bible studies, on the theme of 'Amazing Grace', will be given by Charles Price from The Peoples Church, Toronto. Price is said to be one of the most popular speakers over the event's history.
Jakarta Still Under Water, World Vision Reports
Over half of Jakarta still remains under water since the worst floods in the city's modern history hit last week. Heavy rain in the early hours of Tuesday morning triggered another wave of flooding in the places, which had been receding the day before.
TV Bible Adventure Stories to Air on BBC
A television series based on Bible stories for children has been scheduled for broadcast on the BBC's children's slot CBBC in March. Set in the first century AD, the UK-produced Friends and Heroes, is the epic animated tale of two young people - Macky and Portia - whose idealism and friendship leads them across the ancient world.
Christian Aid: Climate Change, Not a Second to Lose
As scientists predict of an even worse rate of global warming, Christian Aid states that there is not a second to lose. The public is urged to immediately to help poor people cope with the now inevitable ravages of climate change.
Mothers' Union Calls for More Marriage Support
The Mothers' Union (MU) is calling for more to be done to support couples in building healthy, lasting relationships, as the charity continues to commit thousands of volunteers to marriage and relationship support initiatives across the UK each year.
Climate Change Garners Worldwide Attention
Paris, the City of Light, dimmed last night as a five-minute "lights-out" campaign was held to express concern over climate change. Even the Eiffel Tower, whose 20,000 sparkling bulbs light up the Paris skyline nightly, went dark between 7:55 p.m. and 8 p.m. local time.
Bethany Dillon 'Waking Up' with New Project
Popular Christian US singer/songwriter Bethany Dillon, the young star who released her 2004 self-titled debut album to critical acclaim at the age of 15, returns 3 April with her third studio project, Waking Up.