Anne Thomas
Beautiful Awakening for Stacie Orrico
Christian pop sensation Stacie Orrico will release her new album Beautiful Awakening, which will hit stores 16 January 2007. Album producers include Dallas Austin, Dwayne Bastiany, KayGee and The Underdogs and writing duties are performed by notable songwriters like Shekspear, Track & Field, Anthony Dent, newcomer Novel and Orrico herself.
Archbishop Questions Morality of Trident
The Archbishop of Canterbury has questioned the need, legality and morality of updating Britain's Trident nuclear deterrent. On Monday, Tony Blair outlined plans to spend up to £20bn on a new generation of submarines for Trident missiles, telling MPs it would be "unwise and dangerous" to give up nuclear weapons.
HIV Discrimination in UK Causing Poverty
Hate crime and discrimination against people with HIV in the UK are driving some into poverty and isolation, according to a report by the National Aids Trust and Crusaid charities.
Soul Survivor Announces New Event for 2007
Youth ministry Soul Survivor recently announced a new event for 2007: Soul Survivor C. The event takes place at the Cheshire Showground near Knutsford, from the 3-7 August, 2007.
Tearfund to Launch 'Work A Miracle' on World Aids Day
More than 250 young adults in Northern Ireland will help Christian relief agency Tearfund launch their new Work a Miracle appeal at the Strand cinema, Belfast, on World AIDS Day. The appeal aims to help HIV-infected women get access to medicines and information that will prevent their babies being born with the disease.
Operation Christmas Child US Denies Banning Christian Items
An official with the US branch of Operation Christmas Child (OCC), an outreach of the international relief ministry Samaritan's Purse, has denied claims that the programme banned its donors from offering religious items to children.
Bishop Warns of Youth Clubs and Welfare Projects Closures in Wake of Gay Right Laws
A senior Church of England bishop has warned that Anglican youth clubs, welfare projects and charities may close because of new gay rights laws, in the wake of the protest by Roman Catholic Archbishop of Birmingham Vincent Nichols against Government interference in the moral beliefs of Christians.
Cross Gains Victory, BA Withdraws Controversial Ban
British Airways has withdrawn its controversial ban on workers wearing a visible cross, following widespread condemnation and criticism from within the UK and around the globe.
Indians Believe God is Macro-Manager, Not Responsible for Human Actions
According to a recent survey, most Indians perceive God as a macro-manager responsible for controlling things like the earth's rotation rather than being in charge of the actions of humans on a day-to-day basis.
The Nativity Story Premieres in the Vatican
New Line Cinema's "The Nativity Story" will debut this Sunday at the Vatican. The new film version of the Christmas story will open in theatres worldwide on December 1.
African Pastor to Raise Awareness of HIV in Scotland
An African pastor who suffers from HIV will be visiting Scotland from 24 November to 8 December for a series of events to raise awareness of the plight of Africans affected by HIV.
Archbishop Says Countries Should Not Panic About Immigrants
The Archbishop of Canterbury recently said that countries should not "panic" about immigrants or succumb to the belief that a standoff between Islamic and Western culture was inevitable.
100 MPs Join Backlash Against BA's Ban on Cross
A powerful army of nearly 100 MPs have joined the growing backlash against British Airways over its decision to ban check-in worker Nadia Eweida from wearing a cross necklace.
American Family Association Withdraws from Wal-Mart Boycott
A conservative group withdrew objections on calling on supporters to boycott Wal-Mart's post-Thanksgiving Day sales to protest the retailer's support of gay-rights groups. The American Family Association said it was pleased that Wal-Mart had pledged in a statement to stay away from controversial causes. The groups had been asking supporters to stay away from Wal-Mart on Friday and Saturday, two of the busiest shopping days of the year.
More Movement Needed for Climate Change, says Christian Aid
Kyoto is still alive, but ministers from 189 countries have failed to agree a deal which corresponds to the problem of climate change, according to Christian Aid.
Australia World Vision Head Arranges Poverty Meeting for Bono and Treasurer
Australian Treasurer Peter Costello recently met with popular rock star and poverty crusader Bono from U2. The meeting was orchestrated by the Treasurer's older brother, the Rev Tim Costello, who is currently head of World Vision Australia.