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European Methodists’ United Effort for Asian Tsunami Relief
In expressing love to the victims in the devastating tsunami in South East Asia, Methodist Churches across Europe are giving every possible effort to provide relief to the affected countries...
Archbishop of York announces his Farewell Service
This Saturday the Archbishop of York, Rev David Hope will hold a farewell service before finally stepping down and fulfilling his new position as a parish priest. The second most senior clergyman in the Church of England announced...
West Bank Churches Set Focus on Peace in Palestinian Election
The recently concluded election of the Palestinian President has sparked new hope for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict deadlock. The upcoming Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, has promised to seek peace with Israel...
Stars to Join Together for Tsunami Aid Concert
A huge charity concert to raise money for the tsunami aid appeal will take place on January 22nd and 23rd in the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff...
Christian Broadcasters make Contribution to Tsunami Relief
The spiralling death toll of the devastating tsunami in the Indian Ocean has now begun to slow as the number of dead passes 150,000. While relief work is undertaken in the affected countries of Sri Lanka, Indonesia, India, Thailand, Malaysia...
Evangelicals: Tsunami Relief Work Relates Closely to Evangelism
In the tragedy of losing loved ones and property, the faith of many victims or witnesses of the devastating tsunami has being shaken. However, the crisis has revealed the broken and humble hearts of men which have now become a contact point to see God...
Maoist Rebels Terrorise Christians, Hindus in India
Maoist rebels opposed to the conversion of animist tribal people are attacking Christians and Hindus in the central Indian state of Chattisgarh, according to a report...
Maoist Rebels Terrorise India Christians, Hindus
Maoist rebels opposed to the conversion of animist tribal people are attacking Christians and Hindus in the central Indian state of Chattisgarh, according to a report...
Grenade Blast in East Sri Lanka Kills Three, Injures 37
Two hand grenades hurled in a clash between Christians and Hindus killed at least three people and wounded 37 on Saturday in a part of eastern Sri Lanka...
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Gay Adoption Ban
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected an appeal by four homosexual men who challenged Florida’s ban on adoption by gay couples, closing the book on a yearlong attempt to rule the ban unconstitutional...
Michael Newdow Versus President Bush
The American Centre for Law and Justice submitted a legal brief to the Department of Justice defending the constitutionality of President Bush's...
Female Clergy Unite to Fight Poverty in Make Poverty History Campaign
In a exciting new initiative, female clergy from 150 various charities, unions and faith groups across England and Wales will unite to confront Tony Blair and world leaders across the globe...
Sudan Peace Agreement Welcomed by Major Aid Groups
An historical peace agreement was signed in Nairobi, Kenya, on Sunday 9th January between the country's main rebel group the Sudanese People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) and the Government of Sudan. It is expected to mark the ending of the 21 devastating years of war...
New Palestinian leader to Pave Way to Peace in West Bank
On Sunday 9th January, a hope for peace between Israelis and Palestinians emerged as the new Palestinian leader was elected, which was anticipated by world leaders...
Sudan Christian Agencies Greet Peace Deal but Worry over Darfur
The historic signing of the highly anticipated Sudan peace agreement has been warmly welcomed by Christian aid agencies in Africa...
MRDF Tsunami Appeal Reaches £155,000
In world-wide response to the tsunami disasters and Boxing-Day earthquake, humanitarian kindness and compassion of the Church community and general Public has been reflected in financial aid for The Methodist Relief Development Fund, which has now reached beyond £155,000...