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.