Anne Thomas
Human Cause of Climate Change 'Very Likely' , Reports IPCC
An influential group of scientists has recently concluded that global climate change is "very likely" to have a human cause. In the first of four reports to be published this year, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) said temperatures were probably going to increase by 1.8-4C (3.2-7.2F) by the end of the century, while projecting that sea levels were most likely to rise by 28-43cm.
Joanne Cash to Host 'Midnite Jamboree' Show
Joanne Cash, gospel singer and sister of the legendary Johnny Cash, will host America's second longest running radio show, Midnite Jamboree, on Saturday 3 February.
Thousands of Teens to Fast for World's Poor
Thousands of teenagers will part take in World Vision's 24-Hour Famine across the UK, which takes place 9-11 February. The annual event is now in its 21st year of encouraging young people from across the UK to go without food and experience hunger for one day. The 24 Hour Famine helps to raise money for the charity through sponsorship and fundraising activities.
CHASTE Welcomes Blair's Determination to Combat Human Trafficking
The interdenominational forum Churches Alert to Sex Trafficking Across Europe (CHASTE) has welcomed news of the Prime Minister's determination to combat human trafficking and decision to sign the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings.
Delirious? and St James Prepare for 'Worship Revolution'
Gospel legends Rebecca St James and Delirious? will pair up this spring for "The Worship Revolution Tour" in the US. The highly anticipated tour will kick off 14 March in Pennsylvania and wrap up 12 April in South Carolina.
The Nativity Story DVD to Arrive in Time for Easter
The Nativity Story DVD will arrive in stores from New Line Home Entertainment, just in time for Easter. Releasing 20 March, The Nativity Story tells the story of the birth of Jesus "in a compelling, captivating, entertaining and inspiring matter that shatters expectations".
Sydney in Danger of Climate Change Effect within Next 20 Years
The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation warns that if residents do not cut water consumption by more than 50 per cent in Sydney over the next 20 years, the city will become unsustainable.
Faith-Based Alcholics Rehab Better than Others, Study Suggests
Research published this month suggests that people with drinking problems attending the faith-based Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) groups are 30 per cent more likely than others to remain sober for at least two years.
International Youth Prayer Movement to Kick Off in New Zealand
An international youth prayer movement for the persecuted church, Shockwave, will kick off on 2 March in New Zealand, and will sweep across global time zones in the span of three days.
Christians and Muslims Unite at Pro-Life Conference
The Bishop of Pontefract joined a group of pro-life campaigners last Saturday, in a conference organised by the Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) and The Indian Muslim Welfare Society.
Tearfund Criticises Zimbabwe Arrest
Tearfund has criticised the arrest last Friday of six Zimbabwe church leaders by armed police who intervened in a church meeting attended by over 500 people.
Prince Charles Receives Global Environment Award in US
Following a private church service on Sunday in Pennsylvania, Prince Charles and wife Camilla continued their US whirlwind trip as they departed for New York.
Methodists Challenge the Church - Face 2 Faith
Young followers of Methodism challenged the Methodist Church last year to dedicate a month to prayer for improved relationships between people of different faiths. Now that month is about to begin and the Church is gearing up for non-stop prayer throughout February.
Thousands of UK Churches Pray on Homelessness Sunday
The plight of homeless people and families forced to live in temporary accommodation and overcrowded conditions were reflected by more than 2,000 churches across the UK on Sunday.
Mothers' Union Forms New Link with Baghdad
Mothers' Union has created a new link with the growing membership of the organisation in Baghdad, to offer them prayer, support, and practical help.
School Pupils Should Study Free Speech, Report Suggests
A review of how schools teach citizenship has found that there was not enough emphasis on British identity and history. The report, by Sir Keith Ajegbo, says pupils should study free speech, the rule of law, mutual tolerance and respect for equal rights.