Gretta Curtis
Diversity Emphasised in Queen's Commonwealth Day Message
Diversity was celebrated by the Queen in her annual Commonwealth Day message, 12 Monday, as she called it a cause for 'strength and unity'.
Evangelical Alliance Introduces New Charity Commission Guidance
The Evangelical Alliance (EA) is introducing a publication of a new Charity Commission guidance relating to the requirement for every charity to show that it is for the public benefit.
American Idol 'Gives Back' to Charities, Bono to Perform
American Idol, in a special called "Idol Gives Back", will raise funds for charities in the U.S. and Africa. During the 24 April episode, every vote cast via phone or text message, "Idol" sponsors Coca-Cola, AT&T and others will donate money to charity.
Teens 'Graduate' from Romance Academy After Refraining from Sex
The Romance Academy, a sex and relationship education programme for teens, held a graduation ceremony for teenagers who stayed celibate for 15 weeks.
'Don't Be Derek', Tearfund Urges
In light of the increasing awareness of climate change, Tearfund has introduced the 'Don't Be Derek' campaign. According to the Christian relief agency, Derek is the 'bad cop of climate change, and the Mr Big of heat-trapping carbon emissions'. His energy-hungry lifestyle is fuelled by the quest for comfort and convenience.
thebandwithnoname to Launch Latest Album
Popular UK Christian band thebandwithnoname (tbwnn) will officially launch their latest new album Dying To Be There in Manchester, March 31.
Christian Agencies Condemn Zimbabwe Ruling on Human Rights Work
British aid agencies have spoken out on a crackdown by the Zimbabwean government on church groups carrying out human rights work.
Operation Mobilisation Takes Life and Hope of Jesus to Local Communities
Operation Mobilisation Luke, the community-level mission of Operation Mobilisation, has reinvigorated its commitment to take the good news of Jesus Christ to local communities with a new name and new focus this spring.
World Vision Staff Survive Indonesian Plane Crash
World Vision members were among survivors of the crashed Boeing 737-400 flight in Yogyakarta early Wednesday morning.
US Christian Group Asks 'What Would Jesus Drive?'
The US-based Evangelical Environmental Network has recently made available a bumper sticker that asks 'What would Jesus drive?'. The network, based in Washington DC, centres its fight against global warming on the Bible and is one of many religious groups trying to slow climate change by getting its followers to reduce the amount they pollute.
World Vision Builds Multimillion Irrigation Scheme in Zimbabwe
World Vision has recently set up a multimillion dollar 50-hectare irrigation scheme at Wanezi Malole in Insiza District of Zimbabwe, to boost food security in the drought-prone area where crops cannot grow under the normal rainfall patterns.
The Children's Society Produces 'Leaves of Life' for a Better Community
An innovative worship resource, 'Leaves of Life' has been produced by The Children's Society to help make the community a better place for children.
Devout Jennifer Hudson Grabs NAACP Award
Devout Christian and Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson has won the award for 'outstanding supporting actress in a motion picture' at last night's 38th NAACP Image Awards.
Bono to be Honoured at NAACP Awards for AIDS and Poverty Work
U2's Bono is to be honoured at the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Coloured People) Image Awards tonight for his contribution to the fight against AIDS and global poverty.
Ugandan Government Takes Action as World Vision Presents Child Abuse Report
World Vision has received a request to present the findings of its Our Future in Their Hands report to the Ugandan parliamentary forum for children.
World Vision Seeks $2m for Continuous Aid in Mozambique
Last week's arrival of tropical cyclone Favio in central Mozambique has made the situation in the country worse since its massive flooding.