Christian Today

• Bible Society in Lebanon Brings Love of Christ to Refugees

  Christian Today | Wed 16 Aug 2006 20:08 BST

  The Bible Society has personally delivered thousands of relief packages to refugees of the Israel-Hezbollah conflict in a demonstration of the love of Jesus Christ.

• Evangelical Alliance Commends Ceasefire

  Christian Today | Wed 16 Aug 2006 20:07 BST

  The Evangelical Alliance has welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah as the U.N. readies new troops for deployment in the Lebanon to oversee the truce and complete withdrawal of troops from southern parts of the country.

• Salvation Army Chaplains Provide Pastoral Services at UK Airports

  Christian Today | Wed 16 Aug 2006 1:14 BST

  Salvation Army chaplains have been offering words of comfort and advice to distressed travellers in airports up and down the country as flight services remain disrupted by terrorist alerts.

• Israel Pulls Troops Out of Lebanon; Aid Groups Move In

  Christian Today | Wed 16 Aug 2006 1:13 BST

  Israel began withdrawing troops from southern Lebanon on the second day of the U.N.-imposed cease-fire as aid groups hoped for greater access to deliver needed relief to the returning Lebanese.

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  Israel Pulls Troops Out of Lebanon; Aid Groups Move In

  Christian Today | Wed 16 Aug 2006 0:17 BST

  Israel began withdrawing troops from southern Lebanon on the second day of the U.N.-imposed cease-fire as aid groups hoped for greater access...

• US Presbyterians Face 'Missionary Sending Crisis'

  Christian Today | Tue 15 Aug 2006 19:21 BST

  The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is facing budget reductions for international missions, but the denomination says it will "in no way" back...

• If You Want Me To

  Christian Today | Mon 14 Aug 2006 22:57 BST

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• Church Moderator Criticises Blair’s Non-Response to Middle East Letter

  Christian Today | Mon 14 Aug 2006 21:44 BST

  The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has expressed anger and disbelief at the lack of response from the Prime Minister to a letter he sent in which he called for a ceasefire in the Middle East.

• Archbishop Gives Public Witness for Peace in York Minster Tent

  Christian Today | Mon 14 Aug 2006 21:42 BST

  The Archbishop of York has marked the start of his seven-day fast for peace in the Middle East by having his head shaved at the altar of York Minster.

• Whalley Methodist Church Prepares 200th anniversary Celebration Week

  Christian Today | Mon 14 Aug 2006 21:40 BST

  As Whalley Methodist Church marks their 200th anniversary, preparations are under way for a special celebration week.

• Bono: Christ Won't Let the Church Walk Away from AIDS Crisis

  Christian Today | Mon 14 Aug 2006 19:32 BST

  US Megachurch pastor Bill Hybels received a phone message from someone named Bono – a rock star to millions around the world...

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  Faith Leaders Testify God More Powerful than AIDS

  Christian Today | Mon 14 Aug 2006 17:46 BST

  Rick Warren has concluded that hope in the HIV/AIDS battle lies in faith in the power and promises of God. Speaking at the International AIDS Conference...

• Archbishop to Hold Vigil for Middle East, Hits Out at Bush

  Christian Today | Sat 12 Aug 2006 20:16 BST

  The Archbishop of York has announced he has cancelled his planned holiday to Salzburg in Austria in order to hold a weeklong vigil in his cathedral in a show of solidarity with victims of the Middle East conflict.

• Faith-Based Gathering Opens Ahead of Int’l AIDS Conference

  Christian Today | Fri 11 Aug 2006 20:49 BST

  Christian leaders participating in the 16th International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2006) – the world’s largest HIV/AIDS conference – gathered yesterday ahead of the summit.

• Tearfund Urgent Before UN Climate Change Conference

  Christian Today | Fri 11 Aug 2006 20:47 BST

  Tearfund is urging people in the UK who are concerned about the environment to write to the Secretary of State for the Environment ahead of a major UN conference on climate change to take place in November.