Anne Thomas
World-Leading Stem Cell Science Centre Built in Edinburgh
Ministers have recently confirmed a world-leading centre in stem cell science and regenerative medicine is to be built in Edinburgh and is expected to be completed by 2010.
Persecution on the Rise for Christians in India and China
Christians throughout India and Communist China continue to be persecuted by government authorities, representatives of ministering organisations report.
GMA Kicks Off New Year with Academy
The GMA Academy event in Dallas is quickly approaching, as attendees struggle to meet 16 January deadlines to sigh up. Popular US gospel artists Kirk Franklin and Todd Agnew will be featured at the event from 16 to 17 February 2007, hosted by the Gospel Music Association (GMA).
Abridged Bible a Best Seller in Iceland
An Icelandic version of The 100-Minute Bible reached number one in the country's non-fiction bestseller list within two weeks of its launch last November.
Black Jesus Film to Premiere in UK
The UK premiere of a movie focused on a 'black' Jesus seeing out the last 48-hours of his life will take place be Sunday, 14 January, courtesy of the bfm Film Club.
Christian Band Named MSN Artist of the Year
Alternative worship artist David Crowder and his band were named Artist of the Year at the MSN Music portal, beating out Prince, Christina Aguilera, INXS, and Kenny Chesney. The band received an overwhelming number of votes from fans, which was decided solely through online voting.
Joint Climate Change Strategy to Launch in London
Green groups, banks and academics will propose redirecting capital investments into projects that are less affected by climate change, in a joint study to launch this spring, organisers said on Monday.
100-Year-Old Youth Movement Starts 2007 with New Name, Fresh Events
UK-based Christian youth organisation Crusaders has kicked off the new year with an imminent change of name to Urban Saints. As the organisation celebrated their 100th anniversary last May, they announced their new name to be used from 1 January 2007.
Oprah Opens New School in South Africa, Raises HIV Awareness
A new school has been opened in South Africa by popular TV host and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey. In addition, Winfrey took an HIV test Saturday and encouraged students at her new school to follow suit, in a bid to inspire more openness about the disease that is devastating South Africa's youth.
Rowan Williams Fears Schism in Anglican Church
The Anglican Church is on the brink of separation over homosexuality, and the Archbishop of Canterbury has admitted that he fears losing control of the Church.
Christian Radio goes Digital in London
United Christian Broadcasters (UCB) will launch a DAB radio station in January 15, making it a first for Christian digital radio in London.
Parents Oppose Church of England Imposition on School
School bosses and parents are opposing an attempt by the Church of England to impose its identity on one of the most successful grammar schools in the country.
Exeter Christian Union Takes Legal Action
The Executive Committee of the Exeter University Evangelical Christian Union issued proceedings this week in the High Court seeking a Judicial Review of the decision to suspend the Christian Union from the Guild of Students.
Mega Youth Conference Kicks Off with 23,000
Passion 07 opened at Atlanta's Phillips Arena and the Georgia World Congress Centre in downtown Atlanta, 1 January, with over 23,000 in attendance and students representing 49 states, 32 countries and 1,165 campuses.
Education System Should Have 'More Space', says Archbishop
The education system should have "more space", the Archbishop of Canterbury has said. Dr Rowan Williams added that pupils should face fewer tests and should be given more time to develop at their own pace.
Newsboys Bass Player Parts Ways with Band
Internationally renowned Christian band Newsboys recently announced that their bass player, Phil Joel, has left the band to devote more time to family and personal goals. He parted ways with the band 2006, 31 December.