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Scottish Churches to Win Back Old Faces
Churches in East Kilbride are preparing for an extra big turnout this Sunday as they welcome back some familiar faces to its special Back to Church Sunday services.
Winter May Stem Rise in India Dengue Virus Death Toll
Even as death toll of people stricken by dengue has gone upto 135 in the country and dozens of fresh cases are being reported every day, people in India are hoping that with winter round the corner and sudden fall in temperature, the spread of dengue virus could be brought under control.
Future UN Head Holds Talks with China on North Korea
The United Nations Secretary General-elect Ban Ki-moon has held talks in China to debate what further action should be taken over North Korea's nuclear tests.
UK Church Brings 'God Pod' into the Community
A church has converted a van to deliver God's message into the communities and create a congregation. The God Pod, a converted van, is run by the Lincoln North Circuit of Methodist Churches and visits Cherry Willingham and the St Giles estate every week.
Anglican Head Meets US Episcopal Presiding Bishop-Elect
The spiritual head of the worldwide Anglican Communion, Dr Rowan Williams has welcomed Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold and Presiding Bishop-elect Katharine Jefferts Schori to Lambeth Palace October 27 for a 90-minute meeting described as a "cordial and collegial" exchange.
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.
Tearfund Encourages Communities to take 'Ambitious Action'
Leading development agencies Tearfund and Practical Action say 'ambitious action' must be taken to help poor communities around the world cope with the serious impact climate change is having, especially in areas such as agriculture, water resources and health.
Gay Police Apologise For Offence to Christians in Advertisement
A spokesperson for the Gay Police Association has apologised to Christians who were offended by its recent advertising campaign depicting a bible next to a pool of blood...
Expanding Churches Identify Holy Spirit as Origin of Growth
A new survey has shown that 65 per cent of Christians who are part of expanding churches attribute their growth to movements in the Holy Spirit.
Archbishop of Canterbury Speaks out on Veil Row
The Archbishop of Canterbury has won the support of senior Church of England leaders has he defended the right of Muslim women to wear the veil and Christians to wear the cross.
Online Game Educates Children to React in Disasters
An online game that teaches children how to react when disaster strikes has been launched by Christian Aid.
Integrity Media Launches 'Devotional' Mobile Phone Service
Integrity Media recently announced the launch of a mobile phone service that provides daily devotions, insights and a vast range of inspiring content directly to mobile phones by Christian leaders, artists and ministries.
Proposals for Faith Schools Quota Abandoned
Proposals to force faith schools across England to accept intake from other faiths and those of no faith have been abandoned, Alan Johnson, the Education Secretary has reported.
Christian Aid Commissions Famous War Artist to Depict 'Children in Conflict'
A famous war artist was commissioned by Christian Aid to produce a series of paintings that portrays children in conflicts around the world.
Leading German Protestant Expresses Shock at Afghanistan Skull Photos
The head of the Evangelical Church in Germany has expressed shock over recently published photos showing German soldiers in Afghanistan desecrating a human skull.