Jennifer Gold

Christians stress right to make voices heard on Human Rights Day

The World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) has called for global recognition of communication rights on Human Rights Day today.

CofE figures want shorter shopping hours this Christmas

The Bishop of Bath and Wells, the Rt Rev Peter Price, has called for shorter shopping hours this Christmas, adding that he found the prospects of shops being open on 26 December depressing.

Pastor in Guyana killed in robbery

A pastor in Guyana was shot and killed by a gunman trying to rob his church.

Church of England releases virtual Christmas cards on Facebook

This Advent, the Church of England has blessed a selection of virtual Christmas cards to be released on social networking site Facebook.

Report shows ethical spending on the rise

A report from the Co-operative Bank has found that UK households spent twice as much on ethical goods last year as they did five years ago.

HIV-affected communities turning to Mothers' Union for care, education

Communities affected by high rates of HIV and Aids worldwide are turning increasingly to the Mothers' Union for care, support and education.

Tearcraft releases Christmas gifts for the ethically minded

With the Festive season underway, Tearcraft has released a new Christmas collection of eco-friendly and fair trade goods for people to send as gifts this year.

MegaMosqueNoThanks website 'to counter mega-mosque misinformation'

Opponents of plans to build a giant mosque in London have today launched a campaign information website, www.MegaMosqueNoThanks.com, to "counter misinformation and spin".

Christian Aid to call for bold Aids strategy

Christian Aid will be participating in an event in Parliament Square on 29 November ahead of World AIDS Day on 1 December.

China Christian Council produces first Jesus Film

The China Christian Council has teamed up with Campus Crusade for Christ Asia and the United Bible Societies to produce its first ever "Jesus Film" DVD. The DVD comes with the Luke Gospel booklet and is in eight languages.

Christian refugee to return to Sudan to promote reconciliation

A Christian woman living in Kansas City, who fled the violence in Sudan with a heart full of hatred, is planning to return there for a month to promote reconciliation and forgiveness.

Irish children send Christmas gifts to eastern Europe

Irish schoolchildren have taken 3,200 shoeboxes and filled them with gifts to be sent to hundreds of the poorest children in Eastern Europe.

Divine Healing Ministries to hold special service

On Monday 3 December 2007 a special healing service organised by Divine Healing Ministries will take place at St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast.

Approaching winter leaves cyclone victims in race against time

A leading aid worker has warned that thousands of destitute cyclone survivors in Bangladesh face a race against time for food and shelter in the face of the approaching winter.

Call to lighten the darkness in Zimbabwe on World Aids Day

ACET, the Christian HIV and Aids charity, is calling on the church to remember Zimbabwe's children on World Aids Day on 1 December.

New resource to help families make most of Christmas

A new resource has been launched by Care for the Family to make sure that families of all shapes and sizes enjoy a fun festive season.