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Young People Lobby Tony Blair over Climate Change
School children have met Tony Blair to express their concerns over climate change. The group, between the ages of eight and 17, represented the organisers of last Saturday's massive I Count rally, Stop Climate Chaos.
Shock Victory for Oppressed Belarus Church
A surprise ruling by the highest economic court in Belarus has given hope to the members of the New Life Church which has faced years of fines, threats and general harrassment at the hands of the authorities.
Church of England Hopes to Stimulate Nation's Prayer Life
The Church of England hopes to encourages members to "learn lessons for life" in its new practical prayer guide released this week. The resource entitled Life Source features a number of
Canterbury Cathedral Raises £300,000 One Month into Restoration Campaign
Canterbury Cathedral has raised in excess of £300,000 in just one month in its campaign to gain funds for restoration works...
Methodist Youth Conference 2006 to Focus on Bread of Life
Young members of the Methodist Church will receive the bread of life once again as they gather for the annual Youth Conference next week. The Conference in Norfolk will bring together
Norman Kember Hesitates to Testify Against Captors
Former British hostage Norman Kember is unsure as to whether he will testify against his suspected captors who have now been arrested.
Evangelicals Continue Fight to Protect Children from Gambling Temptations
The Evangelical Alliance has welcomed Professor Mark Griffiths' warning that slot machines of whatever sized stake can be addictive and that vulnerable children should not be allowed to use them.
Switchfoot Reveals Feature Story for Oh! Gravity
Switchfoot recently revealed the feature story of their upcoming new album Oh! Gravity. "We've always used music as a vehicle to explore our own questions and frustrations," says Switchfoot singer/songwriter/guitarist Jon Foreman of the band's new album.
Fresh Concerns Arise Over Religious Freedom in Turkey as EU Membership is Questioned
As the EU Commission yesterday released its Progress Report on Turkey's preparations for EU membership, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has highlighted two cases which raise fresh concerns over the implementation of the country's religious freedom obligations.
Church Army, CMS Conference to Explore Mission, Culture and Church
Church Army and Church Mission Society will help Christians better understand the connection between mission, culture and the church at a major conference later this month.
Ted Haggard Begins Spiritual Rehabilitation Process
Following US evangelical leader Ted Haggard's recent confession of "sexual immorality", the disgraced pastor has agreed to a rehabilitation process that could last three to five years.
Micah Challenge Calls on World Leaders to Account for MDGs Progress
A major campaign calling world leaders to account on the progress in achieving the Millennium Development Goals is planned for 2007. 'Blow the Whistle' will mark the halfway point and draw attention to the lack of sufficient progress in fulfilling the commitments made by world leaders in 2000 with the aim of halving poverty by 2015.
World Vision Launches Educational Resource for Primary School Children
World Vision has recently launched its latest school resource - the 'Lost Raindrops' - which is a set of short fairytale stories aimed at Primary school children but with a much deeper meaning...
Norman Kember Hesitates to Testify Against Captors
Former British hostage Norman Kember is unsure as to whether he will testify against his suspected captors who have now been arrested. The Christian peace activist has been asked by police to give evidence against the people accused of holding him and three others captive in Iraq for 118 days before his release in March this year.
Church Leaders Defend Christ in Christmas
The Archbishop of Canterbury and the head of the Roman Catholic Church in England and Wales have spoken up for the Christian Christmas in the introduction of a new report which criticises the spread of secular winterval festivities.
Hackney Church to Host International Women's Conference
The annual Kingsway International Christian Centre's women's conference will gather more than 4,000 women this month in Hackney, East London, for the Winning Women 2006.