Gretta Curtis
Church Army Urges 'Praying, Giving, and Receiving' at Lent
Written by Peter Graystone, author of the recently published 99 Things to do Between Here and Heaven, a new resource from Church Army, Praying, Giving and Receiving has gone out with an appeal to around 10,000 supporters and parishes.
UK Church Leaders Invited for 'Amazing Grace' Preview
Local church leaders will be invited to free previews of Hollywood film Amazing Grace throughout February, which officially releases in the UK on 23 March.
World Emergency Relief Reports of 'Hidden Crisis' in Jordan
Christian charity World Emergency Relief (WER) reports of a 'hidden crisis' across Jordan, as the number of Iraqi refugees continues to grow there.
Romanian Churches Fear of New Law
Churches in Romania are concerned as a new law that is set to limit the number of officially recognised religions in Romania will take effect.
Send the Light to Become One of Biggest Non-Profit Distributors in the World
Send the Light (STL) is set to become one of the biggest not-for-profit book distributors in the world, after the firm recently sealed a deal to merge with the International Bible Society (IBS) and create what it calls a worldwide Christian ministry.
Christian Solidarity International Helps Liberate African Slaves
Christian Solidarity International (CSI) has supported more than a hundred black African slaves upon their liberation from Baggara Arab masters and their subsequent return to their homeland in Southern Sudan.
World Vision Strives for 'Life in All its Fullness' for Serbia
World Vision and micro finance institution AgroInvest are committed to striving for 'life in all its fullness' for the people of Serbia.
Amazing Grace Sunday to be Celebrated Around the Globe
The highly anticipated Amazing Grace film on William Wilberforce is doing much to raise awareness of slavery. The film stars Ioan Gruffudd as the man who championed the abolition of slavery in the British Empire, William Wilberforce.
Internet Evangelism Day Team Launches Online Self-Assessment Tool
The Internet Evangelism Day team has recently launched an online self-assessment tool, as churches become increasingly concerned with how to communicate well to outsiders through their websites.
First UK Tour for Irish Singing Legend in Six Years
Irish singing sensation and gospel singer Moya Brennan recently announced her first UK tour in six years. This follows the release of her album Signature, which is described as her most personal, revealing and engaging album to date.
Christian Brodcaster Arab Vision Completes First TV Series for Tunisians
Christian broadcaster Arab Vision has recently completed its first television series for Tunisians in partnership with Focus Media. It is the first time Tunisian Christians, who are still resident in their country, have made their appearance on TV.
Christian Aid, African Union Report Tax Avoidance
The African Union reports that more than $150bn (£75bn) a year is looted from Africa through tax avoidance by giant corporations and capital flight using 'a pinstripe infrastructure' of western banks, lawyers and accountants.
Church of England Sees Shortage of Young Clergy
In recent years, nationally the Church of England has found it increasingly difficult to attract people to train to become vicars, the Rt Rev David Gillet says. Now a shortage of young clergy has emerged in Bolton, the town's bishop has warned.
Al Gore's Climate Change Film to Raise Awareness in Scotland
A film about climate change made by the former US vice-president Al Gore is to be shown in secondary schools in Scotland as part of a new learning initiative unveiled yesterday.
Travelling Bible Classroom Visits Highland 2007 Festival
Bibleworld SBS Studios, the Scottish Bible Society's latest project and education resource for Scotland, is visiting Aviemore during the Highland 2007 festival, which wraps up 21 January.
Jars of Clay to Launch US Spring Tour
Multi-platinum selling, multi-Grammy Award winning Christian band Jars of Clay prepare to launch a spring schedule of shows throughout the United States and Canada this year, featuring special guests NEEDTOBREATHE.