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Anglican Head Delivers Historical Beijing Service as China Tour Concludes
The Archbishop of Canterbury has held his first ever service in Beijing, China, in which he officially welcome the role Christians were playing on key Chinese issues.
Council for World Mission Resource to Support Mission Students
Council for World Mission is to bring 40 years of rich history in mission together in one new 10 to 15 part mission resource to support new mission students. The new resource has been
One Laptop Per Child Showcasing New Security Measures
The One Laptop Per Child project, aiming to improve education by giving children bright-colored, hand-cranked, wireless-enabled computers is gaining attention...
The Humility of Christ
Christ came and humbled himself before us. He lowered and God raised him. As we listen, our hearts can become warm...
Is the Mediterranean Diet Protective Against Alzheimer's Disease?
People who eat a "Mediterranean" diet rich in fruits, vegetables, olive oil, legumes, cereals and fish have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, U.S. researchers report...
Christian Union Sexual Relationships Course Under Fire at Edinburgh University
A course at Edinburgh University which promotes the traditional marriage as the best setting for a sexual relationship has come under fire from other students who have branded it "homophopic".
Christian Union Sexual Relationships Course Under Fire at Edinburgh University
A new Christian Union course which promotes the traditional view of marriage and sexual relationships has come under fire at Edinburgh University from other students who are threatening to picket the course.
World Campaign Decides on Theme for AIDS Day 2006
Thousands of campaigners around the world are preparing local and national events to raise awareness of HIV and to call on leaders to keep the promises they have made to tackle the AIDS pandemic.
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.
New Ecumenical Multi-Faith Group Sent to Palestine and Israel
A new group of 25 ecumenical accompaniers have commenced three months of working with the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI).
Persecution Watchdog Calls on Belarus Officials to Stop Threatening Church
Persecution watchdog International Christian Concern has appealed to Belarus officials to end its campaign of persecution on the New Life Church in Minsk. City officials
Handicapped House Church Pastor Imprisoned in China
A handicapped house church leader in China has been handed a two year prison sentence after printing and distributing Bibles and other Christian literature to fellow believers for free.
Church of Scotland Moderator to Visit Faslane Naval Base
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is to visit Faslane Naval Base as part of a historic visit to the Presbytery of Dumbarton this week.
Christians Worldwide to Pray for Persecuted Church
An International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church is set to take place from 5 to 19 November 2006. Eight persecuted church agencies are calling on believers worldwide to unite in spiritual battle for the 200 million Christians globally who suffer interrogation, arrest and even death for their faith in Christ.
New Ecumenical Multi-Faith Group Sent to Palestine and Israel
A new group of 25 ecumenical accompaniers have commenced three months of working with the Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (EAPPI)...
Genocide Survivors Urge EU to Stop Darfur Crisis
The European Union was condemned by genocide survivors yesterday, from the Nazi Holocaust to Rwanda, who called for EU sanctions to stop the Darfur conflict. They claimed that so far, the EU has done 'almost nothing' to stop mass killing in western Sudan.