Anne Thomas
World Vision Lebanon Launches Campaign for Violence Against Children
World Vision Lebanon, in partnership with the Ministry of Social Affairs and the local NGO KAFA, has launched a week long advocacy campaign to address all forms of violence against children, in light of Universal Children's Day (20 November).
Christians and Muslims Demand Restoration of Cross in Campus Chapel
Christians and Muslims alike were angered as officials at a US college removed a cross from a campus chapel in the spirit of diversity and to make the chapel more "welcoming to all".
Methodist Church Responds to Trevor Phillips' Comments on Communion
In response to the call from Trevor Phillips of the Commission for Racial Equality for churches to refuse Communion to supporters of the British National Party, the Methodist Church's coordinating secretary for public life and social justice Anthea Cox has said: "The Methodist understanding of Communion is as a means of grace and a means of conversion."
Girls' Choirs Break into UK Church Scene
Following the Church of England's decision to open its doors to women priests, women are gradually making stronger appearances in the Church.
Methodist Church Offers New Youth Resources
Two new resources are offering support and encouragement to youth and church workers, as they call for fresh thinking about the role of children and young people in the Methodist Church.
Christian Aid Welcomes Climate Bill, Emphasises Lives at Risk
Christian Aid has welcomed the inclusion of the Climate Change Bill in the Queen's Speech, emphasising that the main rationale should be to stop the harm global warming was to save millions of poor people.
Human Trafficking Worse than African Slavery, says Vatican Official
A top Vatican official said yesterday that human trafficking, including the forced prostitution of women and forced labour of children, is worse now than the trade of African slaves in past centuries.
Christian Aid Spreads Christmas Campaign Online to Help Poorest Countries
Christian Aid will link with The Times Online to publicise its 'Buy a gift, help a village' Christmas campaign, which works across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
The Nativity Story to Premiere at the Vatican
New Line Cinema's The Nativity Story will become the first feature film ever to premiere at the Vatican on 26 November. Scheduled for release in the US on 1 December, the film will open worldwide throughout the month of December.
Operation Christmas Child Rejects 'Christmas' Gifts
Operation Christmas Child, which is run by Samaritan's Purse, is requesting that donors pack shoeboxes with toys, notepads, and basic necessities such as soap - but not with items related to the Christian Christmas.
Christian Aid Unites with Artists to Raise HIV Awareness
Christian Aid has joined forces with several high profile artists from the North East to hold an exhibition that will raise awareness and funds for people living with HIV.
Hackney Church to Host International Women's Conference
The annual Kingsway International Christian Centre's women's conference will gather more than 4,000 women this month in Hackney, East London, for the Winning Women 2006.
Climate Change Will Hit Hardest in Africa
Following the recent 'I Count' event, where thousands gathered at London's Trafalgar Square to march against climate change, a United Nations report has warned that the impact of climate change will hit hardest in Africa.
Eritrean Christian Singer Held in Container Released After Two Years
Eritrean gospel singer Helen Berhane has been released from a steel shipping container, after being held in the desert for two years, for refusing to give up her religious activities.
First Female Minister for Next Church of Scotland Moderator
The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has appointed its first female minister as the next Moderator, the Rev Sheilagh Kesting. Kesting, 53, from Stornoway in the Isle of Lewis, is Secretary of the Church of Scotland Committee on Ecumenical Relations.
UK Church Brings 'God Pod' into the Community
A church has converted a van to deliver God's message into the communities and create a congregation. The God Pod, a converted van, is run by the Lincoln North Circuit of Methodist Churches and visits Cherry Willingham and the St Giles estate every week.