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Scotland must stamp out sectarianism, says Church Moderator
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has called for an end to sectarianism in Scotland.
Conservative Christians warn against Obama's pro-homosexual agenda
US President Barack Obama left both sides of the same-sex marriage debate unhappy when he signed a memorandum on Wednesday to extend some benefits to gay and lesbian partners of federal employees.
Qatar Christians celebrate consecration of new church
The Christian community in Qatar celebrates the opening of the new Mar Thoma Church in Doha last Thursday, witnessed by more than one thousand faithful.
Colombian pastors under threat from re-armed paramilitary groups
At least 10 Protestant pastors living in the northern Córdoba region of Colombia have come under threat from re-armed paramilitary groups over the past six months, reports Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
Big Daddy Weave singer halfway through weight loss challenge
Big Daddy Weaver frontman Mike Weaver is halfway through his weight loss challenge to lose 90lb in 2009 and things are getting tough!
Mission to Seafarers save stranded Russian crew from hunger
The Missions to Seafarers and Falmouth Harbour Commissioners swung into action last week after authorities were alerted to 12 Russian and Ukrainian crew on the Russian cargo ship Yeya 1 running desperately short of food.
Christians asked to oppose abortion adverts
Christian Concern For Our Nation and the Christian Institute are asking Christians to oppose proposals to allow abortion adverts on TV and radio.
Church Army celebrates 25 years of caring for Cardiffâs young homeless
Church Army will this Thursday celebrate 25 years of caring for young homeless people in Cardiff.
Iranian Christians dispute election results
Many Iranian Christians are refusing to accept their countryâs presidential election results that claim hardline incumbent Mahmoud Ahmadinejad the winner, according to a Christian persecution watchdog.
Israel sees tourism opportunity with holy sites
Israel's new Tourism Minister says he will promote Holy Land and its centre Jerusalem as the âbest tourist attractionâ for followers of the three monotheistic faiths around the world.
Stoke church consults on reusing burial space
A Stoke-on-Trent church is consulting local residents over a proposal to re-use parts of its churchyard for new burials.
Max Lucado in 'life-changing' trip to Ethiopia
Best-selling author, Max Lucado, recently experienced first-hand the immense need for aid in Ethiopia when he visited the country in May with international humanitarian agency World Vision.
London pastor initiates door-to-door blitz
A north-east London pastor is responding to Jesusâ command to go by launching door-to-door evangelism.
Big music month on God TV
GOD TV is to feature many USA and UK Christian recording artists, musicians and bands in its programming over the next few weeks
Conference to address euthanasia
The Christian Medical Fellowship is to host a one day conference discussing end of life care and euthanasia.
Pakistan relief efforts under threat, say agencies
When top EU officials meet with Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari this week, the plight of the more than one million people affected by fighting in the countryâs Swat valley must be first on the agenda, insist nine major international aid agencies.