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South London council throws out appeal of Christian homelessness adviser

A south London council has dismissed the appeal of a Christian homelessness adviser sacked for suggesting a client put their faith in God.

Malaysia high court sets date for ruling on 'Allah' case

Malaysia’s high court has set December 30 as the date that it will rule on a case contesting whether the government of the predominantly Muslim country can bar Christian groups from referring to God as “Allah”.

20,000 Christians face Christmas as refugees, warns Release

Up to 20,000 Indian Christians face Christmas as refugees two years after a wave of attacks by militant Hindus in the state of Orissa.

Fresh Expressions to train thousands in mission shaped ministry

The highly successful Fresh Expressions mission shaped ministry course starts in nine locations from January 2010.

Cardinal wants to see Scotland return to Christian values

The head of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland says he wants to see the country rediscover its Christian convictions.

Burma rat plague prompts call for prayer

Gospel for Asia is calling for prayers for people affected by the severe famine in Burma’s Chin state brought on by a plague of rats.

Development groups fear climate talks will end in failure

One billion people living in extreme poverty will suffer even more if world leaders fail to reach a climate deal at the UN summit in Copenhagen, warn development groups.

Christian Aid announces new director

Christian Aid has announced the appointment of Loretta Minghella as its new director.

Billy Graham's new online portal reaches young people with Gospel

Representing a new effort to reach the next generation, an innovative Christian web resource, Ransom, is now up and running to introduce young people to Jesus Christ.

World Vision captures 'Spirit of Christmas' in global tour

In a village outside of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, an orphaned teenage boy is taking care of his two younger siblings.

Retreats Association publishes 2010 journal

Retreats, the annual journal of the Retreat Association, was published this week by the Retreat Association.

Climate change requires drastically ambitious deal, says Kobia

Half way through the UN climate summit in Copenhagen and after a week in which no breakthrough was achieved, ecumenical leaders have asked negotiators to be more ambitious.

Churches respond to challenge of domestic abuse

Evangelical Alliance finds churches play an important role in tackling domestic abuse in their communities

Live Worship: The Year’s Best In Celebration

What a year it was. With live album releases from Tim Hughes and Delirious? as well as a cracking range of special projects and above-the-bar offerings from the summer festivals, 2009 was clearly an absolute vintage year for live worship.

Parents forgive bully responsible for daughter’s death

The parents of a girl who was bullied into jumping to her death say they have forgiven their daughter’s tormentors.