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Seeking a solution for Congo

Any solution to the crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) must engage the whole nation – not just the eastern region where violence is centred, a small ecumenical team visiting the Bas Congo and Kasai Oriental provinces has learned.

Church of Scotland urges cut in unnecessary car use

Car-sharing, getting the bus, cycling and walking to church are just some of the ways the Church of Scotland could be reducing its members’ carbon footprints, says a new report out today.

Scottish Bible Society reaches out in Glaswegian dialect

The Scottish Bible Society is hoping to bring the Word of God to people who do not normally read the Bible with a newspaper giveaway next week.

The Glorious Unseen

It's not about getting famous or making money, it's about connecting with God, says The Glorious Unseen's frontman Ben Crist.

Living Sacrifice returns with 'The Infinite Order'

Living Sacrifice set to release their first album since 2003 this November.

Egyptian priest faced with death fatwa after prayer hall request

Muslim village elders in Minia Governorate in Egypt have issued a death fatwa against a Coptic priest after he sought permission to convert part of his family home into a prayer hall.

Christians more resilient in recession, says charity

A Christian mental health charity has issued a stark warning against ignoring the social impact of the recession and with it, the threat of homelessness, unemployment and family break-up.

Call for respectful discussion as Lutherans open assembly

More than 2,300 Lutherans opened up the biennial gathering of their denomination’s chief legislative authority on Monday, well aware that great attention has been placed on proposals on gay and lesbian clergy.

Bible Society supports big giveaway in Ghana

The Bible Society in the UK is helping to fund the distribution of Bibles to children in Ghana.

Mission group calls for crackdown on piracy

The head of Mission to Seafarers says more needs to be done to tackle the causes of piracy and protect the world’s seafarers in the wake of the Arctic Sea hijacking.

Cuba: Pastor's wife faces court after losing baby in attack

A Cuban pastor’s wife who miscarried after a neighbour attacked her went on trial on Monday, accused by the authorities of ‘disturbing the public order’ during the incident.

GFA reaches out to Burma flood victims

Gospel for Asia missionaries are reaching out to victims of severe flooding in Burma.

Turkish PM meets with minority religious leaders

Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan promised democratic reforms Saturday during a rare meeting with the religious minority leaders of his country.

Ted Haggard's wife to publish memoir

Gayle Haggard, the wife of disgraced evangelical leader Ted Haggard, has signed an agreement with Tyndale House Publishers to publish her memoir in January 2010.

OAC announces new national director

OAC Ministries (Open Air Campaigners) has announced the appointment of the Rev Peter Kennelly as their new National Director.

Street preacher faces arrest after reading Bible in public

A street preacher in Manchester was threatened with arrest by police after reading from the Bible in public.