Kevin Donovan
Downhere Takes Home Three GMA Covenant Trophies
Canadian Christian rock band Downhere recently took home three trophies at GMA Canada's 28th Annual Covenant Awards, held October 27.
Thousands Support Upcoming London Climate Change Event
As thousands of people are expected to appear at the 'I Count' event in London's Trafalgar Square on Saturday November 4th 1 - 3pm, Stop Climate Chaos (SCC) recently announced further high profile support as top UK band Razorlight will also attend.
Service Celebrates Church's Ministry of Healing
Celebrating the Church's Ministry of Healing, a Thanksgiving and healing Service will be held at St Eunan's Cathedral, Raphoe, on 10 November at 8pm.
Father of Damilola Encourages Black Churches to Combat Violence
The father of Damilola Taylor, who was fatally stabbed 6 years ago, will call on Britain's black churches to play a greater role in combating violence. Richard Taylor, the father of Damilola Taylor and founder of the Damilola Taylor Trust, will talk to fight against the gun, knife and drug culture prevalent in Britain's inner cities.
Christian Aid Says Stern Figures Not Strong Enough
The Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change was warmly welcomed by Christian Aid. However, the relief agency warned that its conclusions would still expose millions of poor people to an unacceptably high risk of disease, drought and famine.
Compassion UK Hits 30,000 Sponsors
Compassion UK announced recently that the number of children sponsored by people across the UK and Ireland has reached 30,000.
Street Pastors toTackle Pubs and Clubs
Street pastors have been recruited to offer advice to young people in Weston-super-Mare's pubs, clubs and on the resort's streets.
Switchfoot Raises Bar with New Album
Switchfoot, a groundbreaking rock band renowned for their meaningful songs are raising the bar with their upcoming new album Oh! Gravity.
Inclusion Summit to Improve Faith Communities Through Schools
Education Secretary Alan Johnson will meet with representatives of Britain's major religions for an "inclusion summit", to discuss how relations between faith communities can improve through schools.
Millions of Drought-Stricken Afghans Suffer from Poor Harvest, Christian Aid Reports
Some 2.5 million drought-stricken people across much of Afghanistan have lost their crops and are facing acute food shortages, international aid group Christian Aid warned recently in the capital, Kabul.
10,000 Christians to Gather for Launch of New Mission Project
The national launch of Hope 2008 will take place 21 October 2006, as more than 10,000 Christians from all over the UK and beyond are expected to gather at the NEC in Birmingham for the occasion.
Climate Change Minister Urges Countries to Adapt to Changes
Climate Change Minister Ian Pearson told MPs of the "urgent need" to help developing countries adapt to impacts of climate change, with nations experiencing environmental changes as a result of greenhouse gases already in the atmosphere.
The Nativity Story Premiere Approaches
New Line Cinema introduces the highly-anticipated film The Nativity Story, which tells the story of Mary and Joseph, a miraculous pregnancy, an arduous journey, and the history-defining birth of Jesus.
Blair Warns of Scotland Independence as Church Leader Gives Backing
While the head of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland has given his full backing to independence for Scotland, Prime Minister Tony Blair has repeated his view that independence would be economically disastrous for Scotland.
Backstreet Boy to Host 2007 GMA Awards
The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced recently that the 38th Annual GMA Dove Awards will be presented on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 (8:00-10:00 p.m. CST) at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee.
Delirious? Tours UK with Tim Hughes
Popular British worship band Delirious? has embarked on 'The Mission Bell Tour' for October and November, following the release of their latest CD/DVD project.